BIN3022-N Module Handbook 2016-17 Global Economics and Business Operations

BIN3022-N Module Handbook 2016-17Global Economics and Business OperationsOn successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:Knowledge and UnderstandingDemonstrate a detailed understanding of conceptual and applied aspects of international business and the global economy.Develop the ability to select and apply appropriate operational management techniques.Critically examine the role of information, demonstrating the importance of accountability and performance.Critically evaluate and appraise approaches to the management and control of business operations.Demonstrate an understanding of the economic, political and social aspects of the global economy and the environment of international business.Cognitive and Intellectual SkillsCritically apply theoretical perspectives.Critically analyse the role of operations management and evaluate its impact on the main functional activities of an organisation and management.Solve complex problems using appropriate decision-making tools.Analyse, interpret and apply evidence from a variety of sources, including academic publications, companies, official statistics, and print and other media.Demonstrate an openness to alternative interpretations to global economic and business issues.Practical and Professional SkillsDemonstrate an ability to apply operations and resource management models to assist organisational management and control.Undertake research into global economic and business issues.Key Transferable SkillsSuccessfully apply a range of appropriate approaches to learning.Indicative Module ContentThis module aims to encourage students to develop the knowledge and skills to undertake a critical analysis of international business activity in the global economy so that they are able to apply and critically examine the principles and practice of management operations within organisations.  They will also develop an understanding of the global economy and the impact of internationally competitive markets on business operations, management and organisational change.Indicative content for global economics includes:Globalisation and the changing global business environment.International trade theory, policy and practice.Multinational enterprise, foreign direct investmentand measures of national competitiveness.Economic growth and development, and the emerging economies.Regional economic activity (e.g. EU and other regional trade blocs).Indicative content for business operations includes:Operations strategy and operations management.The nature of operational processes and the concept of client oriented value chains.Optimisation, allocation and resource management issues.Design issues relating to operational processes, quality and service delivery.Assessing, evaluating and improving performance in processes and functions.The role of information and digital technologies in supporting operational processes and functions.