- İstanbul Ticaret Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi
- Vol: 22 Issue: 46
- AN ANALYSIS OF CORPORATE ETHICAL CODES AND CODE OF CONDUCT OF AIRLINE COMPANIES BASED IN TÜRKİYE
AN ANALYSIS OF CORPORATE ETHICAL CODES AND CODE OF CONDUCT OF AIRLINE COMPANIES BASED IN TÜRKİYE
Authors : Bekir Kul
Pages : 546-563
Doi:10.46928/iticusbe.1237377
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Publication Date : 2023-06-25
Article Type : Research Article
Abstract :The sustainable success of the Turkish civil aviation sector, which is an example of quality, quantity, and flexibility, is directly related to the ability to create and position a strong culture of \"ethical code and code of conduct\". Objective: The main purpose of this research is to examine the presence, current status, and the content of ethical codes and codes of conduct in Türkiye. Method: The current data of this research were obtained from the official websites of airline companies licensed by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation in Türkiye. Additionally, the declarations, official statements, and public information of these companies were subjected to documents and content analysis. Findings: According to the research results, 33% of Turkish registered airlines have declared their ethical code and code of conduct. Additionally, 6 of the 8 companies that do not declare their ethical code and code of conduct have statements in different documents that may correspond to the code of ethics and code of conduct. Originality: Very few studies in the field of civil aviation in the national literature has focused on ethical culture. This study is expected to make a major contribution to the literature.Keywords : Etik kodlar, iş etiği, sivil havacılık, havayolu, ulaştırma, Corporate ethical codes, business ethics, civil aviation, airline, transportation