Business Organisation in a Global Context

Business Organisation in a Global Context

  1. Unit level: 5
  2. Unit Code: D/503/7088
  3. GLH: 60
  4. Credit value: 15
  5. Unit grading structure: Pass
  6. Assessment guidance: Assignments in accordance with awarding organisation guidance. Learners will base some of their work around businesses in a chosen national context.
  7. Unit Aims:
    This unit aims to develop learners understanding of the issues organisations face operating within a global context. This understanding will allow learners to review the issues currently impacting on businesses.
  8. Learning Outcomes
    1. Understand the key differences between global business operations
      • Analyse the key differences between organisations working in different sectors, industries and contexts
      • Assess the responsibilities of organisations operating globally
      • Evaluate strategies employed by organisations operating globally
    2. Understand the impact of external factors on organisations
      • Analyse how performance of national economy impacts on the activities of business organisations
      • Explain the measures taken by governments to influence the activities of business organisations
    3. Understand the impact of the global factors on business organisations
      • Explain the implications of global integration on business organisations
      • Assess the effect of international trade on domestic products and service
      • Review the impact of the global economy on businesses
      • Assess how ICT technologies have facilitated globalisation
    4. Be able to review current issues impacting on business activities
      • Carry out a review of the global environment in which businesses are currently operating
      • Propose strategies to address issues affecting business activities