Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
3501VLUFND-SEP-PAR
Aims
The module will provide an introduction to the world of business, the types of business and structures, the functional areas, an introduction into management theories and challengers faced by business in today’s commercial world.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Evaluate the different forms of business and organisational structure in terms of nature, characteristics and perceived benefits.
2.
Identify the different types of management theory and how these can be applied.
3.
Evaluate the key issues and challengers that face business in today business environment.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Types of Business and Organisations
Organisational Structures
Managing in a Global Environment
E-Business
Managing Quality and Performance
Introduction to the Supply Chain
Introduction to Commercial Law
Introduction to IP Law
Change and Risk Management
Business and the Environment
Business Ethics
Additional Information:The module has been designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of basic business concepts that will be applied to the various programme disciplines if applicable.