LBU3055 : Contemporary Issues in International Business Management (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Mrs Anji Rae
- Owning School: Newcastle University Business School
- Teaching Location: London
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
This module will provide a cutting edge overview of the very latest thinking and practice in international business and management. It will provide a challenging and eclectic range of perspectives on globalization, multinational corporations, varieties of capitalism and international business. The module will build on knowledge from previous modules and bring together contemporary issues pertinent to the areas of organization studies, sociology, HRM, economic geography and international business, to help participants to develop a critical understanding of contemporary organizations and the increasingly global environment in which they operate.
Outline Of Syllabus
« Globalisation and Multinational Companies
« Theoretical perspectives on the challenges facing MNCs
« Strategies used to manage the challenges of globalization
« Comparative Business Systems
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 18 | 1:00 | 18:00 | 18 recorded lectures (1 hour each; 9 each in Sem 1 and Sem 2) |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 54:00 | 54:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 55:00 | 55:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 1:00 | 6:00 | 6 seminars (1 hour duration; 3 each in Sem 1 and Sem 2) - Present in Person (PIP) |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 55:00 | 55:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | PIP - Conceptual discussions; learning points/insights; pre and post assessment talks; Drop-ins Add |
| Total | 200:00 |
Jointly Taught With
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| BUS3035 | Contemporary Issues in International and Comparative Business |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Contemporary issues in international business and management are contested and their understanding requires that students question the realities and rhetoric of globalization, the activities and strategies of multinationals and the differences between various national business systems.
Lectures are a good opportunity to raise such issues and seminars will be a good opportunity for students to engage and challenge them. This is a good way to promote knowledge and understanding of the issues in discussion. Lectures will also be used to present and debate various media material relevant to international business.
The seminars also provide a good opportunity to support student progress in relation to the skills-based outcomes of the module. The seminars have been thought of as student–led support sessions to facilitate student learning and the receipt of formative feedback from seminar tutors and peers. The course provides one revision session per semester ahead of the respective assessment
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 1440 | 1 | A | 50 | 24-hour timed exam (take home) - 2000 words maximum |
Exam Pairings
| Module Code | Module Title | Semester | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Issues in International and Comparative Business | 1 | N/A | |
| Contemporary Issues in International Business Management | 1 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | M | 50 | Individual Assignment of 2000 words. |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 1 | M | Students prepare notes on assignment for peer and tutor discussion during Q&A to scaffold learning for the main assessment. |
| Written exercise | 2 | M | Students prepare notes on assignment for peer and tutor discussion during Q&A to scaffold learning for the main assessment. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
This module will be assessed via individual assignment for each semester. This will allow the students to cover the entire curriculum to make the most of their learning.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
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