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HC3031 Trends in the Global Business Environment - Holmes Institute

Learning Outcome 1: Discover, analyse and evaluate social, economic, political, and technological trends both in particular countries and across the globe.

Learning Outcome 2: Analyse and evaluate trends to assess how these trends may impact on business in general or on a specific organisation.

Learning Outcome 3: Apply research skills to assist clients to evaluate social, economic, political, and technological trends.

Learning Outcome 4: Demonstrate familiarity with the academic literature on the macro environment and a capacity pursues life-long learning.

Learning Outcome 5: Demonstrate the capacity to write persuasive reports containing sound recommendations, in preparation for a career in business or government.

Question 1
How do Gannon's cultural metaphors differ from how Hofstede uses culture to classify countries? (Support your arguments with key research findings on diversity management). Answer this question in 300 words.

Question 2:
Which do you think would be more effective for shaping long-term ethical behaviour in an organisation: a written code of ethics combined with ethics training or strong ethical leadership? Which would have more impact on you? Why? (Support your arguments with key research findings on organisational ethics). Answer this question in 300 words.

Question 3:
A business executive once said, ‘A company's first obligation is to be profitable. Unprofitable enterprises can't afford to be socially responsible'. Define the concept of ‘corporate social responsibility' and how to evaluate it along with economic, legal, ethical and discretionary criteria. In your opinion, what are some difficulties in understanding social responsibility in today's organisations? (Support your arguments with key research findings on CSR in contemporary organisations). Answer this question in 300 words.

Question 4:
Identify a multinational enterprise (MNE) that has operating facilities in your neighborhood or state. Determine the national origin of that company and its motive for choosing your state. (Support your arguments with key research findings). Answer this question in 300 words.

Question 5:
Today's companies are rewiring their organisations for creativity and innovation. Businesses must develop improved production technologies, create new products and services desired in the marketplace, implement new administrative systems and upgrade employees' skills. How can organisations establish a climate and culture for creative thinking and what are some leadership practices that enhance innovation? (Support your arguments with key research findings). Answer this question in 300 words).

Question 6:
Compare and contrast the following organisational structures: functional structure, product structure, market structure, and geographical region structure. Which type of company often adopts hybrid structures? (Support your arguments with key research findings). Answer this question in 300 words).

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