Governing Business Development
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In Bude
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Governing Business Development Course The issues and concerns raised throughout this course are becoming increasingly pertinent to all organisations who must be more aware of the far-reaching effects of their business activities. It is no longer possible for an organisation to pursue a course of action where the social and environmental effects go unnoticed. A firm must have a social conscience and satisfy the needs of all its stakeholders if it is to survive in the ‘greener’ business environment which exists at the start of this century. In this course we look at the issues and challenges affecting small businesses and the different growth strategies adopted by this type of organisation. We also look at the benefits and disadvantages of the small business and how the sector has flourished in the UK since the mid 1980s. At the other extreme, the multinational corporation is discussed, again in terms of its growth strategies and rationale but also in terms of its impact on the countries in which it operates. We place particular emphasis on the impact of MNCs on less developed countries and on how such communities can be both positively and negatively affected. Moving on from our discussion of MNCs we look in more detail at the issue of sustainable development and the need for organisations to reconcile economic, social and environmental aspects of their activities and to foster greater awareness of the ‘triple bottom line’. Much of the literature suggests that it is no longer viable for firms to pursue a strategy of aggressive economic growth without taking into account the effects on human communities and the environment. Analysis of the different stakeholders highlight the fact that organisations are accountable to many different parties, many of whom have specific and often conflicting interests. We concluded this course by considering...
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- IT Development
- Business Development
- IT
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Syllabus
Business Development
- Introduction
- The Economic Environment Revisited
- Defining the Small Business
- Growth of the Small Business
- Multinational Corporations
- The Global Economy
- Defining the Multinational Corporation
- Why Go Multinational?
- Impact of MNCs
- Summary
Effects of Business Development
- Introduction
- The Worlds in which Business Takes Place
- Sustainable Development: Why Do We Need It?
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- The Impact of Business Development
- Summary
Governing Business Development
- Introduction
- Business Organisations and Responsibilities
- The Role of the Government in Controlling Business Development
- Forms of Government Intervention
- The Case Against Intervention
- Summary
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 60 hrs.
Governing Business Development