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Title | GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS | ||
Code | ULMS205 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr MS Cole Work, Organisation and Management M.S.Cole@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
5 |
29 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
120 mins X 1 totaling 24
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Private Study | 121 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 2: Written Unseen Examination Assessment Type: Written Exam Duration: 2 Hours Weighting: 50% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL Penalty Appl | 2 hours | 50 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1: Individual Assignment Assessment Type: Coursework Size: 2500 words Weighting: 50% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies A | -2500 words | 50 |
Aims |
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This module aims to give students an introduction to issues concerning the interaction of business with government. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) An understanding of the relationship between government and business |
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(LO2) An understanding of government regulation of business |
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(LO3) An understanding of government support for business |
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(LO4) An understanding of the role of business in the governing process. |
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(S1) Adaptability |
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(S2) Problem solving skills |
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(S3) Organisational skills |
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(S4) Communication skills |
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(S5) International awareness |
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(S6) Lifelong learning skills |
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(S7) Ethical awareness |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method: Lecture Teaching Method: Seminar Self-Directed Learning Hours: 121 Skills/Other Attributes Mapping Skills / attributes: Lifelong learning skills Skills / attributes: International awareness Skills / attributes: Communication skills Skills / attributes: Organisational skills Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills Skills / attributes: Adaptability |
Syllabus |
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The developing relationship between government and business; Theoretical aspects to the relationship between government and business, for example neo-corporations; Government and business in the context of globalisation; Government regulation of business; Government assistance for business; Business relations with the various levels of governance, for example national, devolved, local and European; Business as a lobbying interest and political actor; Case studies on relations between the UK government and business in two sectors; Issues in Business/Governance relations in the UK; Issues in Business/Government relations in two European Countries; Issues in Business/Government relations in two developing countries; Overview of business and government relations. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |