BS4S37 - Global Strategy and Decision-Making 01 Jun 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BS4S37 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Global Strategy and Decision-Making | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Global Business | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Global Business | ||
| Module Leader: | Adeyemi Aromolaran, Adam Poole | ||
| Module Team: | Michael Parsons, Hai Nguyen, Andrew Thompson | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100078 - business and management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jun 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To provide students with an in-depth, critical understanding and evaluation of a range of strategic options for effective decision-making consistent with the concept of responsible leadership in a dynamic and diverse global marketplace.
Content Summary
Areas will typically include
• Globalisation: competing in the dynamic global marketplace
• Global trade and foreign direct investment
• Culture and multinational competitive strategy in emerging markets
• Entry modes for MNCs: M&As and strategic alliances
• Environment: The macro- environment, industries and sectors, internal environment and the MNCs strategic capabilities
• Corporate strategy and portfolio management
• Multinational approach to global ethics: ethical relativism vs ethical universalism
• Emerging markets and trends
• Evaluating strategies: organisational performance, suitability, acceptability and feasibility
• Business simulation
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 16 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Independent Study | 34 |
| Directed Study | 42 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 12 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 6 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 50 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 20 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate and analyse strategic options for effective decision-making underpinned by the concept of responsible leadership in a dynamic and diverse global marketplace. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate an enhanced ability to think critically and take strategic business decisions to achieve desired objectives in a dynamic and diverse global marketplace. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | A reflective diary that demonstrates the implementation of global strategies for the client organisation. | 0 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Boardroom presentation (group work) – Consultants’ presentation of the analysis and critical evaluation of a client’s globalisation strategy, and then make recommendations using relevant theoretical frameworks | 15 | N/A | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |