Module
Globalisation and Internationalisation
Module description
This module is designed to enable you to develop a better understanding of management and leadership in an international context and, increase your awareness of the various forces influencing and transforming the competitive landscape of the global economy. We will explore managerial processes, strategic approaches and cultural differences in international business operations – and the relevance to you and your future career. You will be encouraged to reflect critically on your own values, assumptions and beliefs about globalization, culture and associated business issues, and to analyse theoretical concepts relating to the international dimensions of organisational behaviour through case study work and independent research.
Full module specification
Module title: | Globalisation and Internationalisation |
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Module code: | BEP3030 |
Module level: | 3 |
Academic year: | 2021/2 |
Module lecturers: |
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Module credit: | 15 |
ECTS value: | 7.5 |
Pre-requisites: | None |
Co-requisites: | None |
Duration of module: |
Duration (weeks) - term 1: 11 |
Module aims
The aims of this module are to:
- Provide an understanding of the economic, social, political and technological factors that influence and shape businesses operating in the global economy
- Explore managerial processes within the international business environment
- Examine the ethical issues associated with global sourcing of labour, materials and production processes
- Critically analyse a global economy from an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible perspective
- Critically examine key managerial issues for companies operating internationally – including
- Managing across cultures, business structures and strategies, entering global markets, multinational purchasing and supply, and international human resource management
ILO: Module-specific skills
- 1. explain the complexities that characterise international business operations and identify the challenge of managing globally
- 2. analyse core theoretical concepts that relate to international business
- 3. demonstrate awareness of the range of strategies available for managing a business in an international environment
- 4. critically examine Globalisation as concept and recognise the process of globalisation
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
- 5. critically evaluate the models, theories and concepts commonly used to analyse and understand international business
- 6. select and synthesize material from a range of sources (both academic and practitioner based)
- 7. conduct research both independently and in groups
ILO: Personal and key skills
- 8. prepare and organise work both individually and in groups
- 9. offer formative feedback to peers in an appropriate manner
- 10. assemble evidence of your respect for others points of view and empathy
- 11. share ideas and experiences from different disciplines/places/cultures/generations without prejudice and preconception
- 12. clarify your own and others worldviews through dialogue, and recognize that alternative frameworks exist, for example cultural relativism
- 13. creatively communicate key concepts and messages about globalisation in a business context
- 14. effectively and efficiently manage digital information
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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30 | 120 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Contact hours | 20 | Lectures |
Contact hours | 10 | Tutorials |
Guided independent study | 120 | Group work, preparation of assessed report and presentation, plus Individual reading and research |
Formative assessment
Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Guided inter- and intra-group peer review of individual and group performance | 1 x 30-minute session during tutorial time | 6-15 | Peer feedback |
Structure outline/plan of research based report | 500 words | 1-5 | Written and verbal feedback from the tutor |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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70 | 0 | 30 |
Details of summative assessment
Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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Assessment 1: group presentation (groups of up to 5 students) and summary report | 30 | 15 minutes presentation group summary report (maximum 700 words) | 1-4 | Written feedback (group) from lecturer and peers |
Assessment 2: research-based report | 70 | Individual report to be agreed with lecturer. up to 2000 words | 1,2,3,4,7 -14 | Written feedback from lecturer |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
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Assessment 1: group presentation and summary report (30%) | Individual 15-minute presentation and 700 word report (30%) | 1-7,13,14 | July/August |
Assessment 2: research-based report (70%) | Coursework: individual research-based 2000 word report (70%) | 1,2,3,4,7,13,14 | July/August |
Re-assessment notes
Two assessments are required for this module. Where you have been referred/ deferred for the group presentation and report, you will prepare and deliver an individual presentation (either in person or electronically) and summary report. This will constitute 30% of the module mark.
Where you have been referred/ deferred for the research report, you will have the opportunity to submit a 2000 word report in August. This will constitute 70% of the module mark.
Syllabus plan
- Introduction to international management and globalisation
- International management and culture
- Sustainability in a globalisation context
- Ethics and corporate responsibility
- Communicating and negotiating in a global environment
- Entering global business and making decisions
- Managing risk
- Managing global teams
- Motivation and human resource management in the global context
- Planning and implementing global strategy
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Recommended texts:
- Cullen, John B. & Parboteeah, K.P, (2014) Multinational Management: A Strategic Approach, (6th ed.), International Edition, South-Western Cengage Learning
- Daft, R., (2012) New Era of Management, (International Edition) Cengage
- Luthans, F., & Doh, J., (2012) International Management: Culture, Strategy and Behavior, (8th ed.), Boston: McGraw-Hill
Supplementary text:
- Christopher, E., (2012) International Management: Explorations Across Cultures, London:Kogan Page
Further Reading:
- Adler, N. with Gundersen, A., (2008) International Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour (5th ed.) , Boston, MA: PWS-Kent Publishing Company
- Dicken, P., (2011) Global Shift (6th ed.) New York: The Guildford Press
- Hill, Charles W.L., (2009) Global Business Today (6th ed.) Boston, Mass.: McGraw-Hill
- Lerbinger, O., (1013) The Global Manager Palgrave Macmillan
- Mead, Richard & Andrews, Tim, G., (2009) International Management (4th ed.) Chichester: Wiley
- Schneider, S.C. & Barsoux, J.-L., (1997) Managing Across Cultures, Harlow: Prentice Hall
Warner, M. and Joynt, P., (2002) Managing Across Cultures (2nd ed.), Thomson Learning
Module has an active ELE page?
No
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
As provided and recommended during classes and via ELE
Origin date
01/10/2014
Last revision date
04/03/2021