BEX3622 · Issues in global business

Overview

This unit requires you to examine a broad range of social-cultural, political-legal and macro business environmental issues that can impact enterprises operating in a global environment. Through the use of research and an analysis of current events, you are confronted with specific challenges of conducting business in a global context. These challenges may include but are not limited to: economic health and societal well-being; environmental sustainability; cross-cultural relationships; technological innovation; and political risk. The unit encourages an awareness and appreciation of the complexity surrounding these issues in the development of strategic business responses.

Offerings

The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. define globalisation
2. argue both the contributions and criticisms associated with globalisation
3. identify and explore macro contexts encountered in global business, including the political-legal, economic, socio-cultural, technological and environmental
4. analyse the impact of major contextual issues on a variety of product and service industries
5. develop strategic responses to specific issues affecting businesses operating in a global context
6. demonstrate competence in critical and reflective thinking
7. acquire and demonstrate team skills including planning, collaboration, problem-solving, decision-making, communication and presentation skills.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.