Businesses are affected by all kinds of economic, social and cultural developments in their environment.
We are in a global transformation process where companies are expected to be good corporate citizens, sensitive to the environment and people. Businesses need to keep up with this change in order to survive and succeed.
The aim of this course is to inform students how to integrate economic, social and environmental sustainability in business processes and business decisions, what activities they should take to prevent environmental problems and protect the environment, how to monitor and measure the effects of business activities on the environment and society.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Assist. Prof. Dr. Nazife Merve Hamzaoğlu
Course Assistant(s)
Schedule
The course is not offered in this semester.
Office Hour(s)
Teaching Methods and Techniques
-Lecture & discussion
Principle Sources
-• Presentation created from various different sources
• Prof. Dr. Isil Mendes, İşletmelerde Sürdürülebilirlik Dinamikleri (Sustainability Dynamics in Business)
General Introduction (Objective of the Course, Content, Methodology and Methods to be Used)
Discussion
2. Week
The Concept of Sustainability, Sustainable Development, The Concept of Sustainable Business, Benefits of Sustainability for Businesses
Presentation & Discussion
3. Week
Concept of Corporate Sustainability,Triple Performance Approach in Corporate Sustainability, Corporate Sustainability Model
Presentation & Discussion
4. Week
Corporate Sustainable Management System, Sustainability Reporting, The Role of Leaders inSustainability
Presentation & Discussion
5. Week
Sustainability from the Customer Value Perspective, Sustainable Customer, Sustainable Consumption, Sustainable Marketing,
Presentation & Discussion
6. Week
Environmental Organizational Culture and Climate, Concept and Importance of Sustainable Human Resources, Human Resources Functions within the Framework of Sustainability
Presentation & Discussion
7. Week
Midterm Exam
8. Week
Concept of Entrepreneurship, Creativity in Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Eco Entrepreneurship and Social Entrepreneurship
Presentation & Discussion & Case Study
9. Week
Concept of Innovation, Types of Innovation, Innovation within the Framework of Sustainability, Environmental Innovation, Environmental Innovation Classification
Presentation & Discussion & Case Study
10. Week
Sustainability and Technological Innovation, Sustainable Solutions with Technological Innovation, Clean Energy Technologies, Sustainable Production, Waste Management
Presentation & Discussion
11. Week
Measurement of Sustainability Performance of Companies, Absolute and Relative Sustainability Performance Measurements, Sustainability Value Approach and Sustainability Measurement
Presentation & Discussion & Case Study
12. Week
Concept of Sustainability Control for Businesses, Calculating Sustainable Value Added, Sustainability Index and Sustainability Measurement
Presentation & Discussion
13. Week
Structure of the Supply Chain, Sustainable Supply Networks
Performance Indicators of Sustainable Supply Networks
Presentation & Discussion
14. Week
General Evaluation
Discussion
15. Week
16. Week
17. Week
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Midterm(s)
1
40
Final Exam
1
60
Program Outcomes
PO-1
To define his/her competencies using the theoretical and practical knowledge he/she acquired in the field of Economics and to use these competencies in practice.
PO-2
To discuss concepts and ideas in the field of Economics with scientific methods, to develop hypotheses, to interpret and evaluate the data obtained.
PO-3
To develop solution suggestions for complex and/or unpredictable problems encountered in practice, to report and present these suggestions in accordance with the academic publication rules.
PO-4
To identify regional and global issues/problems, to perform analyses based on scientific data and research, and to develop solution suggestions.
PO-5
To determine the learning needs in the field of Economics, to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills with a critical approach, and to use this knowledge and skills to develop economic policies.
PO-6
To inform relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of Economics and to gain the ability to convey written and verbal solutions to problems.
PO-7
To convey his/her thoughts and suggestions in the field of Economics to experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data, to discuss and to contribute to the development of new policies by revising suggestions according to the feedback he/she receives.
PO-8
To benefit from other disciplines that form the basis of the field of Economics, to develop multidisciplinary approaches by associating these disciplines with his/her knowledge in the field of Economics, to produce project and publications.
PO-9
To define the differences and relationships between classical and modern theories of economics and to observe the distinctions between classical and modern economic policies and to evaluate the compatibility of these policies with economic and social issues.
PO-10
To read and comprehend foreing news sources about economics being fluent in a foreign language, to scan the economic literature and to follow the most current approaches in this field.
PO-11
To take into account scientific and ethical values in the stages of collecting, interpreting and announcing economic data and carrying out statistical/econometric studies using these data, and also to carry out the publication process in accordance with academic publishing principles.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Relationship between sustainable development and businesses
The Importance of the Concept of Sustainability for Businesses
Approaching Business Management with a Sustainability perspective
Corporate Sustainability dimensions in businesses
Implementing the Corporate Sustainability Model in Businesses
Creating a Successful Sustainable Strategy and Placing it in the Business Strategy
Reporting Business Sustainability Activities
Sustainable Marketing activities in businesses
Sustainable Entrepreneurship for Businesses
Environmental Innovation with a Sustainability Perspective in Businesses
Methods of measuring Corporate Sustainability Performance
