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Title Government and Business
Code ULMS530
Coordinator Dr MS Cole
Work, Organisation and Management
M.S.Cole@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2018-19 Level 7 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:
 

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Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 12

 12

         24
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 126
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Unseen Written Exam  2 hours  Two  50  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Examination Notes (applying to all assessments) Individual Assignment Unseen Exam  
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Coursework  2,500 Words  Two  50  Yes  Standard UoL penalty applies  Individual Assignment 

Aims

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


Learning Outcomes

An understanding of the relationship between government and business.

An understanding of government regulation of business.

An understanding of government support for business.

An understanding of the role of business in the governing process.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Lecture -

Seminar -


Syllabus
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  1. The developing relationship between government and business
  2. Theoretical aspects to the relationship between government and business, for example corporatism
  3. Government and business in the context of globalisation
  4. Government regulation of business
  5. Government assistance for business
  6. Business in relations with the various levels of governance, for example national, devolved, local and European
  7. Business as a lobbying interest and political actor
  8. Case studies in relations between UK government and business in two sectors
  9. Issues in Business/Governance relations in the UK
  10. Issues in Business/Governance relations in two European Countries
  11. Issues in Business/Governance relations in two developing countries
  12. Overview of business and government relations

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.
Explanation of Reading List:

Available in module handbook on VITAL.