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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Business Perspectives | |||
| Reference | BS1051 | Version | 1 |
| Created | March 2018 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 15 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Recognise and explain the impact that the external environment can have on an organisation. |
| 2 | Apply key management concepts, principles, theories and models to decision-making situations in appropriate organisational settings and contexts. |
| 3 | Develop basic arguments to demonstrate key ethical and professional issues impacting organisations, including codes of practice, morals, principles, and behaviours. |
| 4 | Understand the relevance of Governance models and how they should be applied in a sector and/or organisation. |
| 5 | Understand the impact of business law and apply the principles in organisational settings to appreciate commercial and contractual law. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| None. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is delivered in supported online distance learning mode using a range of structured learning materials/activities and directed study, facilitated by regular online tutor contact, allowing students to contextualise their learning to their own workplace where appropriate. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 30 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 270 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 300 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, 5 |
| Description: | Report | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Coursework - 100% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | 70% or above |
| B | 60% - 69% |
| C | 50% - 59% |
| D | 40% - 49% |
| E | 35% - 39% |
| F | 0 - 34% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BODDY, D., 2016. Management: an introduction. 7th ed. Harlow: Pearson Education FT Prentice Hall. |
| 2 | Crane, A; Matten, D. 2016. Business Ethics: Managing Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability in the Age of Globalization. 4th ed. Oxford University Press. New York. |
| 3 | SMITH, M., 2011. Fundamentals of management. 2nd ed. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill. |
| 4 | WORTHINGTON, I. and BRITTON, C., 2015. The business environment. 7th ed. Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall. |