BUS101 – The Macro-environment in Business

Unit code & Title	BUS101 - The Macro-environment in Business
Pre-requisite	Not Applicable
Delivery modes	On-campus; Online;
Credit points	10
Study commitment	Average of 150 hours of teaching, learning and assessment over the trimester.
Scheduled learning (On-campus)	2 × 3 hours on-campus seminar and tutorial weekly (for block mode)
Scheduled learning (AIA Online)	Recorded contents + 2 × 3 hour online seminar and tutorial weekly
Learning Outcomes	ULO1: Relate and identify the six macro-environmental factors that affect organizations. ULO2: Show how international business is affected by the many different types of environments (i.e., economic, political, social, cultural, financial, technological) in which it operates. ULO3: Synthesize current and future changes in the macro-environment for a selected organization. ULO4: Examine possible impact changes in the macro-environment would have on an organization. ULO5: Develop and present a due diligence business report to a business audience to inform decision making.

Overview

In this unit, students will learn the six major macro-environment forces that affect all businesses and their strategies. Through case study analysis, group discussions, and research work, students will investigate how these forces create opportunities as well as pose threats to businesses. The unit equips students with the concepts and knowledge to conduct due diligence and identify the implications of these uncontrollable environmental forces, particularly when considering entry into a new country.

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