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Module Title
LM International Operations and Procurement
School
Birmingham Business School
Department
Management
Module Code
07 22419
Module Lead
Brian McGarrie
Level
Masters Level
Credits
10
Semester
Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
This module will cover the key operational and procurement issues in maintaining and enhancing the Global Value Chains. It will include the analysis of the role of Foreign Direct Investment in global sourcing and will provide full analysis of production management in International Operations. The module will also analyse the political and cultural environments that impact upon the availability of Foreign Direct Investment and the role of technology management and transfer.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module the student will be able to:
Examine and critically evaluate why and how organizations engage in international manufacturing and service provision;
Critically analyse the issues and problems faced when starting up and managing oversees operations;
Provide an advanced understanding and critical analysis of various approaches to designing and managing operations and procurement systems in different regions and countries.
Assessment
22419-02 : group presentation : Coursework (25%)
22419-04 : 1500 word individual assignment : Coursework (75%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Group presentation (25%) & 1,500 word individual assignment (75%).
Reassessment: 2,000 word individual assignment (100%)