Assignment Brief - Globalisation and Corporate Governance

Unit 08: Globalisation and Corporate Governance
Unit Reference Number L/616/2730

Unit Title Globalisation and Corporate Governance
Unit Level 7
Number of Credits 20
Total Qualification Time (TQT)
Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
Mandatory / Optional Optional
Unit Grading Structure Pass / Fail
Learning Outcome – The learner Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

will:
1. Be able to critically discuss the 1.1 Analyse the effects of globalisation on
impacts of globalisation on organisations operating nationally using PESTLE
organisations. approach.
1.2 Evaluate the role of trading blocs such as the EU
on organisations with global presence.
1.3 Explain the roles and responsibilities of
international organisations for harmonising
business practice globally.
2. Be able to critically discuss the 2.1 Critically analyse various socio-cultural, ethical
socio-cultural, ethical and moral and moral factors that may affect global
issues that affect global 2.2 organisations.
Compare and contrast organisational approaches
organisations. to ethically manage a globally diverse workforce.
2.3 Critically discuss the roles and responsibilities of
global organisations to improve workforce
3. Be able to analyse the role of 3.1 welfare.
Justify the significance of responsible
corporate governance in global corporate governance in global organisations.
organisations. 3.2 Critically analyse the regulatory requirements
that shape corporate governance in global
organisations.
3.3 Critically evaluate the impact of regulatory
requirements on corporate stakeholders’
interests
4. Be able to critically discuss 4.1 in a global
Analyse theorganisation.
significance of national and
International Consumer international legal frameworks covering
Protection laws. consumer protection laws.
4.2 Examine key international consumer
protection laws that may affect the operations
of a global
4.3 organisation.
Evaluate the measures that exist in a global
organisation to protect consumers’
5. Be able to critically analyse 5.1 interests.
Analyse the significance of the UK
regulations related to online legislations related to online trading.
trading. 5.2 Determine the actions that need to be taken by
organisations to ensure they are adhering to
the key online trading legislations.
Scenario
Uber Technologies Incorporation, the rapidly expanding ride-hailing application, which allows its users
to book and pay for taxis by using their smartphone has come under serious attack in many parts of
the world including the United States, much of Europe, Asia and Nigeria. In these destinations, Uber
has faced sanctions, criticisms and protests, such as the once trending social media campaign
#DeleteUber, in which users were encouraged to stop using the Uber app.
More recently, a ban on Uber has resulted in the stripping of its operating license in London (in 2017).
The regulator, Transport for London, said “Uber’s approach and conduct demonstrate a lack of
corporate responsibility in relation to a number of issues which have potential public safety and
security implications”.
In its short-term existence, Uber has been accused of various bad CSR-related issues such as non-
reporting of serious criminal offences, improper background checks on drivers, hiring of
unprofessional drivers, espionage, customer privacy issues and others. The company has also had to
combat its internal stakeholders. Source: https://bit.ly/2XW eOmq
Task 1 of 3 – Report (AC1.1, 1.2 & 1.3)

Instructions:
With reference to Uber, prepare a memo concerning the impact of globalisation on local businesses.
The memo should also address the following:
1. Using PESTLE as a framework (and supporting examples) analyse the effects of globalisation
on national economies
2. Evaluate the role of the EU and International institutions (e.g. IMF, WTO, etc.) on business
organisations
Delivery and submission:

▪ 1x memo (circa 1000 words)
Referencing:
• Each section must reflect any supporting Harvard style citations.
• A comprehensive Harvard style reference list must be included at the end of the work.
Task 2 of 3 – Presentation (AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2 & 3.3)

Instructions:
Prepare and deliver a presentation suitable to be delivered to an audience of taxi drivers regarding
corporate governance and corporate social responsibility.
1. Given the current economic environment, review various ethical, moral and socio-cultural
issues (including responsibilities to employees) affecting global organisations.
2. Compare and contrast organisational approaches to ensuring positive policies of ethics and
maintaining workforce diversity.
3. Critically explore the significance of corporate governance in global organisations.
4. Analyse the regulatory requirements that shape corporate governance and evaluate their
impacts on stakeholders’ interest
Delivery:
▪ 1x meeting presentation
▪ 1x handout (circa 500 words)
Submission:
▪ 1x PPT slides or photos of the poster
▪ 1x handout (circa 500 words)
▪ 1x mp3 recording (if applicable)
Referencing:
Task 3 of 3 – Report (AC4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1 & 5.2)

Instructions:
Select a country in which Uber operates and prepare a report in which you should have:
1. An introduction in which you should analyse the significance of consumer protection laws and
online trading in your chosen country.
2. A section providing a summary of the consumer protection laws and online trading,
3. Conclusions explaining what Uber should do to comply with the identified laws. You should
however not limit yourself to the legal requirements and should investigate protectionist
policies and retaliatory tactics by business and consumer groups.
Delivery and submission:

▪ 1x report (circa 2000 words)
Referencing:
Evidence to be submitted:
• Memo – 1000 words

• PowerPoint presentation – (1000 words equivalent)
• Presentation handout – 500 words
• Report – 2000 words.

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Unit 08: Globalisation and Corporate Governance

Unit Reference Number L/616/2730

Learning Outcome – The learner Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

Task 1 of 3 – Report (AC1.1, 1.2 & 1.3)

Delivery and submission:

Task 2 of 3 – Presentation (AC2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2 & 3.3)

Task 3 of 3 – Report (AC4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1 & 5.2)

Delivery and submission:

• Memo – 1000 words

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