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Module Title | |||
Purchasing Principles and Law | |||
Reference | BSM022 | Version | 6 |
Created | December 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
Approved | September 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | March 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To provide students with knowledge and understading of key legislation that directly impacts upon purchasing decisions. To provide students with a sound understanding of some key technical aspects relative to the purchasing function in organisations. To encourage critical evaluation of some of the important purchasing tools and techniques. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Critically appraise the implications of relevant legislation and current ethical issues on B2B purchasing. |
2 | Critically evaluate contractual relationships and develop appropriate strategies for the management of commercial contracts. |
3 | Critically evaluate key negotiating approaches and develop appropriate negotiation strategies for business environments. |
4 | Autonomously synthesise strategic approaches to the application of purchasing principles and law. |
Indicative Module Content |
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The fundamentals of purchasing, tendering processes, negotiation theory and practice, ethics in purchasing, English contract law, the legal aspects of purchasing in a variety of commercial exchange relationships, supplier appraisal, supplier approval, negotiation approaches, INCOTERMS, international trade laws. |
Module Delivery |
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On campus mode: The module is delivered on campus through lectures, interactive group work, and directed self-study. On-line mode: The module is delivered in on-line mode through self directed learning through web-based learning materials, supported by seminars and on-line tutor support. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 36 | 36 |
Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 114 |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   |   |
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: | Individual 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 | MCKENDRICK, E., 2023. Contract law. 15th ed. UK: Hart Publishing. |
2 | GRIFFITHS, M. and GRIFFITHS, I., 2015. Law for purchasing and supply. 11th ed. Harlow: FT Prentice Hall. |
3 | LYSONS, K. and FARRINGTON, B., 2020. Purchasing and supply chain management. 10th ed. London: Pearson Education Limited. |
4 | O'BRIEN, J., 2013. Negotiation for purchasing professionals: a proven approach that puts the buyer in control. 1st ed. London: Kogan Page. |