Contemporary Developments in Business and Management (SIM337)

Contemporary Developments in Business and Management (SIM337)

Activity: Prepare a management report of 3,500 to 4,000 words* on an organization within one of the following industry-sectors**:

1. Agriculture – animal production (UK SIC A01.4)

2. Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment (UK SIC C25)

3. Rental and leasing activities (UK SIC N77) 4. Services to buildings and landscape activities(UK SIC N81) 5. Specialised construction activities (UK SIC F43) 

Task 1

Give a brief overview of the primary external influences to which the organization is subject and briefly explain the particular importance of each to the organization. This first task should contribute no more than one third of your overall report.

Task 2

Choose one of the following themes:

a) Ethical standards and codes

b) Increasing international economic integration (trade and investment)

c) International legal and regulatory factors

d) Technological change

e) The increasing global importance of China In relation to your chosen theme

i. analyse its relevance to your chosen organization and how it influences policies and decision-making within your chosen organization or industry-sector.

ii. critically evaluate the effectiveness of the organization’s response.

iii. (if possible and appropriate) dem