Globalisation and Internationalisation
| Module title | Globalisation and Internationalisation |
|---|---|
| Module code | BEP3030 |
| Academic year | 2025/6 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Dr Joseph Kimaro (Lecturer) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 100 |
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Module description
The aims of this module are to:
- Provide an understanding of the economic, social, political and technological factors that influence and shape businesses operating in the global economy
- Explore managerial processes within the international business?? environment
- Examine the ethical issues associated with global sourcing of labour, materials and production processes
- Critically analyse a global economy from an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible perspective
- Critically examine key managerial issues for companies operating internationally managing across cultures, business structures and strategies, entering global markets, multinational purchasing and supply, and international human resource management
Module aims - intentions of the module
The aims of this module are to:
- Provide an understanding of the economic, social, political and technological factors that influence and shape businesses operating in the global economy
- Explore managerial processes within the international business environment
- Examine the ethical issues associated with global sourcing of labour, materials and production processes
- Critically analyse a global economy from an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible perspective
- Critically examine key managerial issues for companies operating internationally ??? including
- Managing across cultures, business structures and strategies, entering global markets, multinational purchasing and supply, and international human resource management
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. explain the complexities that characterise international business operations and identify the challenge of managing globally
- 2. analyse core theoretical concepts that relate to international business
- 3. demonstrate awareness of the range of strategies available for managing a business in an international environment
- 4. critically examine Globalisation as concept and recognise the process of globalisation
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. critically evaluate the models, theories and concepts commonly used to analyse and understand international business
- 6. select and synthesize material from a range of sources (both academic and practitioner based)
- 7. conduct research both independently and in groups
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 8. prepare and organise work both individually and in groups
- 9. offer formative feedback to peers in an appropriate manner
- 10. assemble evidence of your respect for other???s points of view and empathy
- 11. share ideas and experiences from different disciplines/places/cultures/generations without prejudice and preconception
- 12. clarify your own and others worldviews through dialogue, and recognize that alternative frameworks exist, for example cultural relativism
- 13. creatively communicate key concepts and messages about globalisation in a business context
- 14. effectively and efficiently manage digital information
Syllabus plan
- Introduction to international management and globalisation
- International management and culture
- Sustainability in a globalisation context
- International organisations and institutions
- Communicating and negotiating in a global environment
- Entering global business and making decisions
- Managing risk
- Managing global teams
- Motivation and human resource management in the global context
- Planning and implementing global strategy
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 120 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Contact hours | 20 | Lectures |
| Contact hours | 10 | Tutorials |
| Guided independent study | 120 | Group work, preparation of assessed report and presentation, plus Individual reading and research |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guided inter- and intra-group peer review of individual and group performance | 1 x 30-minute session during tutorial time | 6-15 | Peer feedback |
| Structure outline/plan of research based report | 500 words | 1-5 | Written and verbal feedback from the tutor |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group report | 30 | 2500 words (per group) | 1???8, 10, 13 | Written feedback from lecturer |
| Individual research-based report | 70 | Individual report ??? to be agreed with lecturer (up to 2000 words) | 1-8 | Written feedback from lecturer |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group report | Individual report (fewer than 2500 words, 30%) | 1-8, 10, 13 | Referral/deferral period |
| Individual research- based report (60%) | Individual research-based 2000 word report (70%) | 1-8 | Referral/deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral ??? if you have been deferred for any assessment you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral ??? if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 40%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
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Peng, M. W., & Meyer, K. (2019). International business. Cengage
Daft, R., (2012) New Era of Management, (International Edition)?? Cengage
Luthans, F., & Doh J., (2012) International Management Culture, Strategy and Behavior, (8th ed.), Boston:?? McGraw-Hill
Supplementary text:
Christopher, E., (2012) International Management: Explorations Across Cultures, London:Kogan?? Page
Further reading:
Adler, N. with Gundersen, A., (2008) International Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour (5th ed.) , Boston, MA: PWS- Kent Publishing Company
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Dicken, P., (2011) Global Shift (6th ed.) New York: The Guildford?? Press
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Hill, Charles W.L., (2009) Global Business Today (6th ed.) Boston, Mass.: McGraw-Hill
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Lerbinger, O., (1013) The Global Manager Palgrave Macmillan
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Mead, Richard & Andrews, Tim, G., (2009) International Management (4th ed.) Chichester: Wiley
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Schneider, S.C. & Barsoux, J.-L., (1997) Managing Across Cultures, Harlow: Prentice?? Hall
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
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- ELE ??? College to provide hyperlink to appropriate pages
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 01/10/2014 |
| Last revision date | 02/09/2025 |