Politics and Business
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Online
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Class hours
80h
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Start date
September
The course aims:
-To develop an appreciation of the British and European perspectives.
-To understand the relationship between economics and management.
-Identify the legal and ethical issues in a variety of business situations.
Facilities
Location
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About this course
After completing the module the student should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of the political factors on the macro environment of business.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of political factors on the micro environment and the competitive nature of the industry in which the business operates.
3. Critically evaluate the usefulness of international trade theories.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between politics, economics and management.
5. Identify the impact of legal issues in a variety of business situations.
6. Demonstrate an appreciation of national and international perspectives in legislation.
Reviews
Subjects
- Politics
- Environmental Law
- Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Management Planning
- Trade
- Government Study
- Political Economics
- Management Economics
- Government management
Course programme
- Political influences on the macro-environment – PESTLE framework
- Political influences on the micro-environment – Porter’s Five Forces model,
- Role of stakeholders
- Economic policies and government legislation
- International trade – theories of competitive advantage, Ohame, OLI paradigm
- The European Union
Politics and Business