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The aim of this course is to provide an introduction and overview of contemporary business issues. Contemporary business issues are cultural, economic, political or technological factors in the business environment which have emerged as having an important impact on contemporary organisations. These may vary, over time, as new business issues emerge and become important.
Currently the course will focus on two contemporary issues: (1) environmental sustainability and climate change, and (2) the impact of new information and communication technologies such as mobile technologies (smartphones, computers etc) and artificial intelligence (algorithms, AI) technologies on work.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course will provide an introductory insight into two contemporary business issues: (1) environmental sustainability and climate change, and (2) the impact of new information and communication technologies such as mobile technologies (smartphones, computers etc) and artificial intelligence technologies (generative AI, algorithms) on work. Both issues are important contemporary factors with significant potential impacts for a diverse range of organisations. The focus is on the relevance and impact of these issues on contemporary organisations. For both issues the course will look at contrasting perspectives, critically examining both empirical evidence and case studies of their significance and impact for organisations, as well as examine theories and concepts which are being utilised to make sense of them.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | 18 | Feedback Weeks | 21 | |
| Feedback |
2,500-word essay. Written feedback via MyAberdeen. |
Word Count | 2500 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Be able to critically evaluate relevant concepts and theories utilised to make sense of how climate change and new ICTs may impact on contemporary organisations. |
| Factual | Understand | Have an understanding of the diverse impacts that climate change and new information technologies have for contemporary organisations. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Be able to evaluate organisational practices and strategies designed to effectively take account of climate change and new ICTs. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
2,500-word essay. Written feedback via MyAberdeen. |
Word Count | 2500 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Factual | Understand | Have an understanding of the diverse impacts that climate change and new information technologies have for contemporary organisations. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Be able to critically evaluate relevant concepts and theories utilised to make sense of how climate change and new ICTs may impact on contemporary organisations. |
| Procedural | Evaluate | Be able to evaluate organisational practices and strategies designed to effectively take account of climate change and new ICTs. |
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