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Title GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS
Code ULMS205
Coordinator Dr MS Cole
Work, Organisation and Management
M.S.Cole@liverpool.ac.uk
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
  		           
Private Study 121
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
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

This module aims to give students an introduction to issues concerning the interaction of business with government.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) An understanding of the relationship between government and business

(LO2) An understanding of government regulation of business

(LO3) An understanding of government support for business

(LO4) An understanding of the role of business in the governing process.

(S1) Adaptability

(S2) Problem solving skills

(S3) Organisational skills

(S4) Communication skills

(S5) International awareness

(S6) Lifelong learning skills

(S7) Ethical awareness

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method: Lecture
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 24
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method: Seminar
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 5
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Self-Directed Learning Hours: 121

Skills/Other Attributes Mapping
Skills / attributes
Ethical awareness
How this is developed
Lectures, seminars
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework and Examination

Skills / attributes: Lifelong learning skills
How this is developed: Lectures, seminars
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework and Examination

Skills / attributes: International awareness
How this is developed: Lectures, seminars
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework and Examination

Skills / attributes: Communication skills
How this is developed: Lectures, seminars
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework and Examination

Skills / attributes: Organisational skills
How this is devel oped: Lectures, seminars
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework and Examination

Skills / attributes: Problem solving skills
How this is developed: Lectures, seminars
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Coursework and Examination

Skills / attributes: Adaptability
How this is developed: Lectures, seminars
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Examination

Syllabus
 

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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