Industrial Engineering (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

HRE414

Course Name:

Corporate Social Responsibilty

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	6

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Compulsory

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HAVVA PALACI

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi HAVVA PALACI

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

This course examines the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its theoretical, ethical, and strategic foundations. It focuses on how corporations integrate social and environmental concerns into their business operations and interactions with stakeholders. Students explore the evolution of CSR, sustainability, stakeholder management, ethical decision-making, and global CSR practices. The course emphasizes individual analytical skills through case studies and project-based learning.
The course aims to enable students to understand the ethical, environmental, and economic responsibilities of organizations; to develop awareness of sustainable and socially responsible practices across different sectors; and to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to design and evaluate CSR initiatives within their professional fields.

Course Content:

Understanding the relationship between theoretical knowledge and practice in CSR
Understanding the role of holistic view and communication in achieving CSR
Experience volunteering
To be able to discuss the concepts of sustainability, ethics and responsibility in practice
Learning stakeholder sensitivities, learning the best practice examples of the pioneered social responsibility approach

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) Understanding and being aware of current problems of societies and global world and planning projects.
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
1) Being socially responsible citizens, managers and communication specialists.
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introductory course: Overview of the concept of CSR. Discussion on basic concepts.	Homework: assigned reading for next class session- Argüden, Yılmaz. "Kurumsal sosyal sorumluluk." Kurumsal Sosyal Sorumluluk: İşletmeler ve Sosyal Sorumluluk (2007)
2)	Basic actors of CSR and application examples	Homework: assigned reading for next class session- Argüden, Yılmaz. "Kurumsal sosyal sorumluluk." Kurumsal Sosyal Sorumluluk: İşletmeler ve Sosyal Sorumluluk (2007)
3)	Non-governmental organizations; structures, functions, studies.	Homework: assigned reading for next class session- Argüden, Yılmaz. "Kurumsal sosyal sorumluluk." Kurumsal Sosyal Sorumluluk: İşletmeler ve Sosyal Sorumluluk (2007)
4)	Private sector; CSR studies.	Homework: assigned reading for next class session- Argüden, Yılmaz. "Kurumsal sosyal sorumluluk." Kurumsal Sosyal Sorumluluk: İşletmeler ve Sosyal Sorumluluk (2007)
5)	The concept of volunteerism and its applications.	Homework: assigned reading for next class session- Argüden, Yılmaz. "Kurumsal sosyal sorumluluk." Kurumsal Sosyal Sorumluluk: İşletmeler ve Sosyal Sorumluluk (2007)
6)	Meetings with course stakeholders, needs analysis.	Homework: assigned reading for next class session- Argüden, Yılmaz. "Kurumsal sosyal sorumluluk." Kurumsal Sosyal Sorumluluk: İşletmeler ve Sosyal Sorumluluk (2007)
7)	MIDTERM EXAM
8)	Creation of volunteer working groups: Creation of field and support groups.	Homework: assigned reading for next class session - Volunteering [electronic resource] : why we can't survive without it / Melanie Oppenheimer Handouts will be provided as needed
9)	Field groups start work. Support group meetings and role distributions (design, communication plan, announcement, organization, etc.). Perform preliminary research studies.	Homework: assigned reading for next class session - Volunteering [electronic resource] : why we can't survive without it / Melanie Oppenheimer Handouts will be provided as needed
10)	Presenting draft studies of support groups. Presentation of status reports on the work of field groups.	Homework: assigned reading for next class session - Volunteering [electronic resource] : why we can't survive without it / Melanie Oppenheimer Handouts will be provided as needed
11)	To study pre-implementation preparations by determining working groups' plans, calendars and tactics of support groups. Continuation of field group work.	Homework: assigned reading for next class session - Volunteering [electronic resource] : why we can't survive without it / Melanie Oppenheimer Handouts will be provided as needed
12)	Support groups evaluate application preparations. Presentation of site group status reports.	Homework: assigned reading for next class session - Volunteering [electronic resource] : why we can't survive without it / Melanie Oppenheimer Handouts will be provided as needed
13)	Field and support groups meeting	Homework: assigned reading for next class session - Volunteering [electronic resource] : why we can't survive without it / Melanie Oppenheimer Handouts will be provided as needed
14)	Field and support groups meeting	Homework: assigned reading for next class session - Volunteering [electronic resource] : why we can't survive without it / Melanie Oppenheimer Handouts will be provided as needed
15)	Presentations of student experience reports.	Reading presentations for the next lesson
16)	Presentations of student experience reports. General evaluation	Reading presentations for the next lesson

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Argüden, Yılmaz. "Kurumsal sosyal sorumluluk." Kurumsal Sosyal Sorumluluk: İşletmeler ve Sosyal Sorumluluk (2007)
References:	Volunteering [electronic resource] : why we can't survive without it / Melanie Oppenheimer Handouts will be provided as needed

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2
Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, natural sciences, and industrial engineering; ability to apply theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) Ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex industrial engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex industrial engineering system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include economic, environmental, sustainability, manufacturability, ethical, health, safety, social, and political issues, depending on the nature of the design.)
4) Ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools required for industrial engineering, production problems, and ergonomics applications; ability to effectively use information technologies.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze, and interpret results for the investigation of industrial engineering, production planning, and ergonomics problems.
6) Ability to work effectively both individually and in intra-disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (particularly in collaboration with computer and mechanical engineering).
7) Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form in both Turkish and English.
8) Recognition of the necessity of lifelong learning required by industrial engineering; ability to access, interpret, and improve information; ability to follow scientific and technological developments and continuously renew oneself.
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; competence to contribute to the advancement of the profession.
10) Knowledge of industrial engineering practices in project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the universal and societal impacts of industrial engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, as well as contemporary issues; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Adequate knowledge in mathematics, natural sciences, and industrial engineering; ability to apply theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2)	Ability to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex industrial engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3)	Ability to design a complex industrial engineering system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include economic, environmental, sustainability, manufacturability, ethical, health, safety, social, and political issues, depending on the nature of the design.)
4)	Ability to develop, select, and use modern techniques and tools required for industrial engineering, production problems, and ergonomics applications; ability to effectively use information technologies.
5)	Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze, and interpret results for the investigation of industrial engineering, production planning, and ergonomics problems.
6)	Ability to work effectively both individually and in intra-disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (particularly in collaboration with computer and mechanical engineering).
7)	Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form in both Turkish and English.
8)	Recognition of the necessity of lifelong learning required by industrial engineering; ability to access, interpret, and improve information; ability to follow scientific and technological developments and continuously renew oneself.
9)	Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; competence to contribute to the advancement of the profession.
10)	Knowledge of industrial engineering practices in project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development.
11)	Knowledge of the universal and societal impacts of industrial engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, as well as contemporary issues; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Individual Project
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments	1	% 10
Presentation	1	% 10
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Midterms	1	1
Final	1	1
Total Workload		44