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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Family and Social Enterprise | |||
| Reference | BSM536 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | February 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable students to integrate the theory of family and social enterprises with the practical implications for their behavioural dynamics and development. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically evaluate the theories, concepts and principles differentiating family and social enterprise from more traditional private business structures. |
| 2 | Apply a range of analytical techniques and evaluative practices associated with the impact of family and social enterprises globally. |
| 3 | Critically conceptualise the paradoxes and tensions associated with the management of family and social enterprises. |
| 4 | Undertake independent research from a variety of source material and data forms to build knowledge and understanding on the practicalities of family and social enterprise management. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Role of family and social enterprise in the economy; governance in the family firm; generation of socioemotional wealth; definitions of social impact; relationship and conflict; the politicisation of social issues; succession and strategic priorities. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This module is a lecture based module, supplemented with seminars and case studies and exercises for reinforcement of key concepts. There are also associated online audio/visual material, a variety of reading materials and use of discussion forums. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| 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 |
| Description: | Individual written piece of work | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | GIDRON, B., HASENFELD, Y., 2012. Social Enterprises: an organizational perspective. Palgrave MacMillan. |
| 2 | RIDLEY-DUFF, R., BULL, M., 2016. Understanding social enterprise: theory and practice, 2nd ed. SAGE Publication. |
| 3 | ZELLWEGER, T., 2017. Managing the family business. Edward Elgar. |