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School:
Huddersfield Business School
Credit Rating:
15
Level (including FHEQ):
P (FHEQ Level 3)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2018-09-01
Module Leader:
Mantas Kazulis
Version Number
2022.01
Learning Methods
Guided Independent Study
Seminar
Synopsis
Students will develop an understanding of how businesses develop and adapt in a changing economic and business climate. They will be able to demonstrate that they can apply knowledge of the different forms of ownership and control to a specific business context and explain the reasons for change. They will… For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Strategy
Huddersfield International Study centre encourages students to be academic citizens who are self- directed and motivated learners. Key research skills such as critical thinking, self-reflection and good academic practice are an integral part of teaching, learning and assessment activity. The development of personal learning and thinking skills, professionalism and employability… For more content click the Read More button below.
Outline Syllabus
Structure and organisationAims and objectives including in the different sectorsForms of ownership and factors that might cause a business to change.Functional areas of business organisationsOrganisational structures and factors that might cause a business to change.Stakeholder influenceLocation factors
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Know the typical aims and objectives of organisations.
2.
Understand how organisations are owned, controlled and structured
3.
Understand who stakeholders are and why they are important
4.
Understand factors that determine business location both within the UK and internationally
5.
Compare and contrast the aims and objectives of real organisations.
6.
Apply theories of organisational ownership and control to a real organisation
7.
Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of a form of ownership and recommend changes.
8.
Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of how a specific organisation is structured and explain what might cause this to change.
9.
Research an organisation and evaluate its current location and justify a change to its location, if necessary.
10.
Research an organization and describe how its key stakeholders may have competing priorities.
Formative Assessment
Assessment 1: Other
Summative Assessment
Assessment 1: Project Work
Assessment 2: Presentation
Assessment Criteria
In order to pass the module, students must achieve at least 40% overall in the summative assessments Tutor re-assessment is available for all elements of assessment. All assessments will be marked anonymously and for all, students will be offered the opportunity to do a reassessment. A moderation activity will take… For more content click the Read More button below.