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GLOBALISATION AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Unit Reference Number L/616/2730
Unit Title Globalisation and Corporate Governance
Unit Level 7
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time 200 Hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 100 Hours
Mandatory / Optional Optional
Unit Grading Structure Pass / Fail

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 and Assessment Criteria

Learning Outcomes –
the learner will:
1. Be able to critically discuss
the impacts of globalisation on
organisations.
2. Be able to critically discuss
the socio-cultural, ethical and
moral issues that affect global
organisations.
3. Be able to analyse the role of
corporate governance in
global organisations.
4. Be able to critically discuss
International Consumer
Protection laws.
Assessment Criteria –
the learner can:
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.
2.1 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.
3.1 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.
4.1 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.

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5. Be able to critically analyse 5.1 Analyse the significance of the UK legislations

regulations related to online related to online trading.
trading. 5.2 Determine the actions that need to be taken by
organisations to ensure they are adhering to the
key online trading legislations.

Scenario (Date from 2017)

Uber Technologies Incorporation, the rapidly expanding ride-hailing application, which allows
its users to book and pay for taxis by using their smartphone has come under serious attack
in many parts of the world including the United States, much of Europe, Asia and Nigeria. In
these destinations, Uber has faced sanctions, criticisms and protests, such as the once
trending social media campaign #DeleteUber, in which users were encouraged to stop
using the Uber app.

More recently, a ban on Uber has resulted in the stripping of its operating license in London
(in 2017). The regulator, Transport for London, said “Uber’s approach and conduct
demonstrate a lack of corporate responsibility in relation to a number of issues which
have potential public safety and security implications”.

In its short-term existence, Uber has been accused of various bad CSR-related issues such
as non- reporting of serious criminal offences, improper background checks on
drivers, hiring of unprofessional drivers, espionage, customer privacy issues and others.
The company has also had to combat its internal stakeholders.
Source: https://bit.ly/2XWeOmq

Task 1 of 3 – Report (AC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3)

Instructions:
With reference to Uber, prepare a report concerning the impact of globalisation on local
businesses.

The report should also address the following:

• Using PESTLE as a framework (and supporting examples) analyse the effects of
globalisation on national economies.
• Evaluate the role of the EU and International institutions (e.g. IMF, WTO, etc.) on
business organisations.

Delivery and submission:

• 1x Report (1500 words) excluding TOC, diagrams, references and appendices

Task 2 of 3 – Presentation (AC 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3)

Instructions:
Prepare a presentation suitable to be delivered to an audience of taxi drivers regarding
corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.

Prepare a presentation with speaker notes in which you should address the following:
• Given the current economic environment, review various ethical, moral and
socio-cultural issues (including responsibilities to employees) affecting global
organisations.
• Compare and contrast organisational approaches to ensuring positive policies of
ethics and maintaining workforce diversity.
• Critically explore the significance of corporate governance in global organisations.

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• Analyse the regulatory requirements that shape corporate governance and

evaluate their impacts on stakeholders’ interest
Delivery and submission:
• 1x Presentation file with speaker notes (1000 words) (including references)

Task 3 of 3 – Report (AC 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2)

Instructions:
Select a country in which Uber operates and prepare a report in which you should have:
• An introduction in which you should analyse the significance of consumer protection
laws and online trading in your chosen country.
• A section providing a summary of the consumer protection laws and online trading,
• Conclusions explaining what Uber should do to comply with the identified laws. You
should however not limit yourself to the legal requirements and should
investigate protectionist policies and retaliatory tactics by business and consumer
groups.

Delivery and Submission:

• 1x Report (2000 words) excluding TOC, diagrams, references and appendices

Referencing:
• Each section must reflect any supporting Harvard style citations.
• A comprehensive Harvard style reference list must be included at the end of the
work.

Evidence to be submitted:
• Report – 1500 words
• Presentation with speaker notes – 1000 words
• Report – 2000 words

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