Globalisation and Corporate Governance
Unit Aims
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the effect of legislation, ethics, and global integration on decisions, corporate governance, policies, processes and activities undertaken by organisations.
Learning Outcomes
1. Be able to critically discuss the impacts of globalisation on organisations.
1.1 Analyse the effects of globalisation on organisations operating nationally using PESTLE approach.
1.2 Evaluate the role of trading blocs such as the EU on organisations with global presence.
1.3 Explain the roles and responsibilities of international organisations for harmonising business practice globally.
2. Be able to critically discuss the socio-cultural, ethical and moral issues that affect global organisations.
2.1 Critically analyse various socio-cultural, ethical and moral factors that may affect global organisations.
2.2 Compare and contrast organisational approaches to ethically manage a globally diverse workforce.
2.3 Critically discuss the roles and responsibilities of global organisations to improve workforce welfare.
3. Be able to analyse the role of corporate governance in global organisations.
3.1 Justify the significance of responsible corporate governance in global organisations.
3.2 Critically analyse the regulatory requirements that shape corporate governance in global organisations.
3.3 Critically evaluate the impact of regulatory requirements on corporate stakeholders’ interests in a global organisation.
4. Be able to critically discuss International Consumer Protection laws.
4.1 Analyse the significance of national and international legal frameworks covering consumer protection laws.
4.2 Examine key international consumer protection laws that may affect the operations of a global organisation.
4.3 Evaluate the measures that exist in a global organisation to protect consumers’ interests.
5. Be able to critically analyse regulations related to online trading.
5.1 Analyse the significance of the UK legislations related to online trading.
5.2 Determine the actions that need to be taken by organisations to ensure they are adhering to the key online trading legislations.