Academic Catalog

BUS428 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Course Code: 3530428
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 6.0
Department: Business Administration
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
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Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

This course aims to address corporate social responsibility and governance which are major concerns in business today. The major components of social responsibility and governance will be discussed to build the foundation of these issues. The manifestations of problem in terms of complaints as to the responsibilities of firm and managerial accountability, ineffective and complacent boards, excessive managerial compensation will be major issues to be highlighted. How we have gotten to the point where we are today will be arguments to be brought within the content of the course. Lastly, what actions are being taken and may be taken to address these issues will be discussed.