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SIM337 - module introduction

The module focuses on contemporary developments in business and management, aiming to equip students with skills to critically appraise organizational decision-making frameworks and evaluate responses to global forces. Key content areas include the political, economic, social, technological, and ecological environments, as well as globalization, knowledge management, and investment decisions. Assessment consists of a management report analyzing business environments and the influence of specific themes on organizational policies.

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SIM337 - module introduction

The module focuses on contemporary developments in business and management, aiming to equip students with skills to critically appraise organizational decision-making frameworks and evaluate responses to global forces. Key content areas include the political, economic, social, technological, and ecological environments, as well as globalization, knowledge management, and investment decisions. Assessment consists of a management report analyzing business environments and the influence of specific themes on organizational policies.

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SIM 337

Contemporary Developments
in
Business and Management

Module Introduction
Module learning outcomes

After successful completion of this module you will be able


to: -
• Critically appraise the different frameworks within which
organizational decisions are made.
• Evaluate how organizations might respond to external
global forces.
• Analyze a range of theoretical concepts and apply them
to practical business problems or issues.
• Assess the factors affecting business performance in
international markets.
Content synopsis
• The political, economic, social, technological and
ecological environment.
• Globalization and its effects on business.
• Impact of changing political and economic
frameworks
• Knowledge management and innovation
• Trading and political blocs
• External drivers for change
• Nature and patterns of investment decisions
Using the module workbook
• Activities

• Activity feedback

• Additional reading

• Main text: George and Jones (2008)


Assessment
A management report (3,500 – 5,000 words) in
two parts
Task 1 – a business environmental analysis
Task 2 – analyse and evaluate how a
specified theme influences policies and
decision-making in an organisation or
industry-sector

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