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Module Title | |||
Business Environment | |||
Reference | BS1001 | Version | 4 |
Created | December 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
Approved | July 2018 | SCQF Points | 30 |
Amended | March 2024 | ECTS Points | 15 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To enable students to understand the underpinning theories and contemporary practices relating to business and management within today's changing business environment. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Consider the impact that the external environment has on organisations of all types. |
2 | Apply key management concepts, principles, theories and models in appropriate organisational settings and contexts to better understand impact on decision-making. |
3 | Show the effectiveness of corporate responsibility and professional ethics by considering how organisations and individuals apply codes of practice, morals, principles and governance models. |
4 | Recognise the contribution of innovation to business start-up, growth and longevity. |
Indicative Module Content |
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An overview of business and management theory and practice relating to organisations in the public, private and third sectors; understanding of contemporary approaches to business start up, innovation and growth; organisational structures and management functions. Corporate responsibility including governance, core values, ethical responsibility and CSR. Analysis of how commercial, political, legal, economic, socio-cultural, technological and ecological factors influence strategy within organisations including UNSDGs and how these can shape business decision making. |
Module Delivery |
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The module is delivered in Blended Learning mode using structured online learning materials/activities and directed study, facilitated by regular online tutor support. Workplace Mentor support and work-based learning activities will allow students to contextualise this learning to their own workplace. Face-to-face engagement occurs through annual induction sessions, employer work-site visits, and modular on-campus workshops. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
Non-Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | 240 | N/A |
TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 240 |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Description: | Report |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module a D grade is required. | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | A |
B | B |
C | C |
D | D |
E | E |
F | F |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | BODDY, D., 2019. Management: Using practice and theory to develop skill. 8th ed. Upper Saddle River: Pearson |
2 | CRANE, A., MATTEN, D. GLOZER, S and SPENCE, L 2019. Business Ethics: Managing Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability in the Age of Globalization. 5th ed. Oxford University Press. Oxford. |
3 | THOMSON, E, WORTHINGTON, I. and BRITTON, C., 2023. The Business Environment: a global perspective. 9th ed. Harlow: Pearson. |