Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Ethics and Entrepreneurship
Course Code
VPUPK_438
Branch of Science
Other Sub-Branches of Psychology; Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Psychology
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ivans Jānis Mihailovs
Structure Unit Manager
Kristīne Mārtinsone
Structural Unit
Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
Contacts
Riga, 16 Dzirciema Street, vppk@rsu.lv, +37167061587
About Study Course
Objective
To develop an understanding of ethics, the importance of ethical behavior, the nature and forms of entrepreneurship, its legal framework, work organization and management principles necessary in the field of work.
The study course is a general educational study course that provides students with the opportunity to develop orientation in important aspects related to professional activity (entrepreneurship, ethics, labor relations).
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic general academic skills are required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After completing the study course, students will be able to describe the importance of ethics in the work of a psychologist and explain the basic concepts and forms of entrepreneurship, define the principles of founding a company and the registration procedure, explain the nature of company management, the content and necessity of business plans, as well as describe the legal aspects of professional activity related to it.
Skills
1.As a result of completing the study course, students will be able to navigate the basic issues related to ethics and entrepreneurship and their regulation, the tax and fee system of the Republic of Latvia, and the specifics of employment relations.
Competences
1.After completing the course, students will be able to use knowledge about ethics and entrepreneurship and the regulatory enactments in Latvia that are necessary for their future professional activities.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Independent work |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Analysis of ethical problem situations |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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|---|---|---|
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1.
Exam |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Analysis of the advantages and advantages of business forms in the context of different types of professional activity of a psychologist |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of entrepreneurship / commercial activity, basic forms. Commercial law, legal aspects of commercial activity.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of entrepreneurship / commercial activity, basic forms. Commercial law, legal aspects of commercial activity.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The essence of management, management functions, levels. The impact of the internal and external environment on entrepreneurship.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Finance and accounting. Budget as a business plan. Budget types and planning principles.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Taxes and fees in the Republic of Latvia.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Business plan, its structure and specifics of planning.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Business development and current events in the Republic of Latvia.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The meaning of ethics in the work of a psychologist. Ethical principles and values, responsibility, boundaries, conflict of interest.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychologist's professional ethics. Psychologist's code of ethics. Social responsibility.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Ethical dilemmas and their resolution (including confidentiality, conflict of interest, boundaries in professional relationships, correctness of communication, responsibility towards the client / organization / society).
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Labor legal relations. Employment contract.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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346
Voluntary work and its regulation. Contracts regulating professional relations.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Individuals and public administration relations.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Professional activity and its organization in the Republic of Latvia.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Professional activity and its organization in the Republic of Latvia.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Professional activity: legal and ethical dilemmas (including the ethics of action and the legality of cooperation with the client / organization / society / state administration).
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of entrepreneurship / commercial activity, basic forms. Commercial law, legal aspects of commercial activity.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
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Topics
|
The essence of management, management functions, levels. The impact of the internal and external environment on entrepreneurship.
|
|
Finance and accounting. Budget as a business plan. Budget types and planning principles.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Taxes and fees in the Republic of Latvia.
|
|
Business plan, its structure and specifics of planning.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
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Business development and current events in the Republic of Latvia.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Business development and current events in the Republic of Latvia.
|
-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
The meaning of ethics in the work of a psychologist. Ethical principles and values, responsibility, boundaries, conflict of interest.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Psychologist's professional ethics. Psychologist's code of ethics. Social responsibility.
|
|
Individuals and public administration relations.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Ethical dilemmas and their resolution (including confidentiality, conflict of interest, boundaries in professional relationships, correctness of communication, responsibility towards the client / organization / society).
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Ethical dilemmas and their resolution (including confidentiality, conflict of interest, boundaries in professional relationships, correctness of communication, responsibility towards the client / organization / society).
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
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Labor legal relations. Employment contract.
|
|
346
Voluntary work and its regulation. Contracts regulating professional relations.
|
|
Professional activity and its organization in the Republic of Latvia.
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Professional activity: legal and ethical dilemmas (including the ethics of action and the legality of cooperation with the client / organization / society / state administration).
|
-
Class/Seminar
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
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Professional activity: legal and ethical dilemmas (including the ethics of action and the legality of cooperation with the client / organization / society / state administration).
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Elsiņa I., Martinsone B., Mihailovs I. J. (2022) Psihologa profesionālās darbības ētika: Teorētiskais pamats un praktiskās vadlīnijas. – Rīga: izdevniecība SIA “Drukatava”.
2.
Eteris, E. (2023). Business in a New Century: Challenges and Outcomes. Rīga: Biznesa augstskola Turība.
3.
Hofs, K. G. (2019). Biznesa ekonomika. Rīga: DCS
4.
Lukašina, O. (2019). Komercdarījumu grāmatvedības uzskaite un nodokļu piemērošana. Rīga: Lietišķās informācijas dienests.
5.
Psihologu profesionālā darbība Latvijā: Saturs, organizācija, regulējums. Psihologu likuma komentāri.(2018). Rīga: Tiesu namu aģentūra.
Additional Reading
1.
Autortiesību likums Brīvprātīgā darba likums Civillikums Iesniegumu likums Komerclikums Paziņošanas likums Psihologu likums Psihologu ētikas kodekss.
Other Information Sources
1.
Psihologu sertifikācijas padomes tīmekļa vietne.