RGU: RGU Module: Purchasing Principles And Law (BSM022)

Module Title
Purchasing Principles And Law

Keywords
Law For Purchasing And Supply, The Law Of Contract, Supply Of Goods And Services, Related Legislation, Effective Contract Management, Outsourcing, Negotiating Principles And Strategies.

Reference

BSM022

SCQF Level

SCQF 11

SCQF Points

ECTS Points

7.5

Created

May 2002

Approved

November 2006

Amended

December 2004

Revision No.

Prerequisites for Module

None in addition ot SCQF 11 entry requirements or equivalent.

Corequisite Modules

None.

Precluded Modules

None.

Aims of Module

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

On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:

1.	critically assess the implications for purchasing of relevant business legislation.
2.	critically evaluate the impact of contractual relationships and apply appropriate strategies to the mangement of contracts.
3.	critically evaluate the theory and development of negotiating approaches and to develop appropriate negotiation strategies for use in the business environment.
4.	autonomously synthesise a strategic approach to the use of purchasing principles and law.

Indicative Module Content

Law for purchasing and supply, Supply of goods and services, Law of Contract, related legislation, competition law, international trade. Understanding outsourcing, planning and selecting service providers, legal aspects of outsourcing. The design and effective management of contracts. Negotiating theory and practice, strategic and tactical negotiation.

Indicative Student Workload

Contact Hours	Full Time	Distance Learning
Lectures/Seminars	36	6
Assessment	12	12
Directed Study
Directed Study	64	94
Private Study
Private Study	38	38

Mode of Delivery

Taught Mode (T)
The module is delivered in Taught Mode by lectures, interactive group work, case study tutorials and directed self-study.
Distance Learning Mode (DL)
The module is delivered in Distance Learning Mode by self directed learning from paper-based or web-based learning materials, supported by seminars and/or on-line support.

Assessment Plan

	Learning Outcomes Assessed
Component 1	1,2,3,4
Component 2	1,2,3,4

There shall normally be two coursework assignments of approximately 3,000 words each.

Indicative Bibliography

1.	CHUAH, J., 2009. The law of international trade; cross-border transactions. 4th ed. London: Sweet and Maxwell.
2.	GRIFFITHS, M. and GRIFFITHS, I., 2002. Law for purchasing and supply. 3rd ed. Harlow:FT Prentice Hall. ebook
3.	LYSONS, K. and FARRINGTON, B., 2005. Purchasing and supply chain management. 7th ed. London: Pearson Education Limited. ebook
4.	PEEL, E., 2011. Treitel on the law of contract. 13th ed. London: Sweet and Maxwell.
5.	VAN WEELE, A., 2010. Purchasing and supply chain management. 5th ed. Andover: Cengage Learning.