national and international context within which businesses operate. •knowledge and understanding of the key functional areas. •understanding of inputs, processes and outcomes of strategic decision making and business planning. •knowledge of communication / information technology used in the workplace. •knowledge & understanding in to be able to make sense of the workplace. •understanding of the nature of enterprise and entrepreneurship and the need for innovation in decision making. •appreciation of the nature of globalisation and the implications for business. •understanding of the influence of differing cultures on international business. understanding of the significance of corporate social responsibility and ethics on business practice. Develop students understanding of the holistic nature of business activity. Case studies Problem solving exercises Project based activity business & simulations Learners will have demonstrated an ability to apply knowledge and understanding developed within the course to industry related scenarios and will be required to complete a range of assessment.
The FHEQ requirements are already given here in italics: 3.9,a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,I,j •the ability to critique frameworks and theories •abstract analysis, critical thinking and synthesis skills •the ability to intelligently apply appropriate principles in assessing policy or practice •problem solving, creative thinking and research methods skills •the ability to evaluate data using appropriate techniques Library, other research exercises Group-work awareness and practice Computer-based learning and assessment Policy and practice analysis in surgeries Computer-based practicals on data and measurement problems 1,2,4,5,6 1,4 Assessed discussions Coursework/groupwork on practical application questions CORC320 CORC321 CORC322 CORC323 CORC324 Learners will have demonstrated an ability to apply knowledge and understanding developed within the course to industry related scenarios and will be required to complete a range of assessment. The FHEQ requirements are already given here in italics: Library, other research exercises 1,2,3,4,6 2,3,6 Coursework of all types Examination preparation and completion CORC321 CORC324
Items in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes. ACADEMIC YEAR: 2016 – 2017 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 133 MODULE LEADER: Dr Bryan Mills OTHER MODULE STAFF: None SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Relationship between strategy/vision/mission and metrics. Environmental measures of performance. appraisal and performance management. Performance variance. Financial performance measures. Investment Appraisal. The management of performance SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Lectures 40 Core material delivery Guided Independent 160 Students are expected to put in time outside of taught sessions. Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E_ % Total = 100% T_ % Total = 100% Coursework C1 Case Study Written Assignment 50% 50% = 100% Report Practical P_ % Total = 100% Updated by: Dr Bryan Mills Date: 25/08/15 Approved by: HE Operations Date: 25/08/15 Recommended and Sources: Berry, A. J., Broadbent, J. and Otley, D. (eds) (2005), Management Control: Theories, issues and Performance, 2nd ed, Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan. Gray, R. H., Owen, D. L. and Adams, C. (1996) Accounting and Accountability: Changes and Challenges in Corporate Social and Environmental Reporting, London, Prentice Hall. McLaney, E. J. (2006) Business Finance: Theory and Practice, 7th ed, London, FT Prentice Hall. SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD. Proposed changes must be submitted via Faculty Quality Procedures for approval and issue of new module code.