POLT06005 2021 Irish Business Environment
Full Title
Irish Business Environment
Transcript Title
Irish Business Environment
Code
POLT06005
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
POLT - Politics
Department
MRKT - Marketing, Tourism and Leisure
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2021 - Full Academic Year 2021-22
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Joan Morrison, Gillian ODonovan
Programme Membership
SG_BMKTG_B07 202000 Bachelor of Business in Marketing
SG_BMARK_H08 202000 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing
SG_BACCO_C06 202100 Higher Certificate in Business in Accounting
SG_BADMN_B07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Business Administration L7
SG_BBUSI_C06 202100 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Studies L6
SG_BBUSI_H08 202100 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business L8 (Ab-initio)
SG_BBUSS_B07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Business L7
SG_BFINA_H08 202100 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business in Finance and Investment
SG_BOFFI_C06 202100 Higher Certificate in Business in Business in Office Administration
SG_BSALE_B07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Business in Marketing and Sales
SG_BTOUR_H08 202100 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business in Tourism with Event Management
SG_BTOUR_B07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Business in Tourism with Event Management
SG_BBUSI_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Studies
SG_BMKTG_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Marketing
SG_BMARK_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing
SG_BBUSI_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business
SG_BSALE_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Sales
SG_BBUSI_B07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Business in Business Administration L7
SG_BTOUR_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Tourism with Event Management
SG_BBUSS_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in General Business
SG_BADMN_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Business Administration
SG_BFINA_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Finance and Investment
SG_BTOUR_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism with Event Management
SG_BTOTR_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Tourism with Event Management
SG_BTOTR_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism with Event Management
SG_BBUSJ_H08 202300 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business with Supply Chain Management
SG_BSUPP_H08 202300 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Supply Chain Management
SG_BBUSJ_C06 202300 Higher Certificate in Business in Business
SG_BBUSJ_B07 202300 Bachelor of Business in Business with Supply Chain Management
SG_BBUSJ_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Business
SG_BBUSI_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business
SG_BFINA_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Finance and Investment
SG_BBUSL_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Administration
SG_BBUSM_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Studies
SG_BBUSB_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business
SG_BBUSI_H08 202200 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business
SG_BBUSG_B07 202300 Bachelor of Business in General Business
SG_BTORE_B07 202300 Bachelor of Business in Tourism with Event Management
SG_BFINA_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Finance and Investment
SG_BADMN_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business Administration
SG_BBUSI_C06 202200 Higher Certificate in Business in Business
SG_BBUSJ_B07 202200 Bachelor of Business in Business
Description
This is an introduction to the Irish business environment and the nature of the relationship between politics, business and society in 21st century Ireland. What responsibility has business to society and vice-versa? Do right or left wing governments impact business and society differently?Key approaches / models to examining business and society will be outlined. The 'connections' and 'tensions' between politics, business and society will be appraised via case- study which will feature themes of governance, regulation and justice, partnership and participation in Contemporary Ireland Active learning is via group work, debate and observing and analysing Year 2 and 3 simulation. Current issues will feature prominently to encourage engagement with present day problems.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Describe the nature and characteristics of the Irish business environment using the PESTELE framework
2.
Identify key approaches to business and society along the political spectrum
3.
Give practical examples of connections and tensions that arise between business and poltics in Irish society that impacts the daily lives of the learners of this module.
4.
Engage in discussion on how competing interests and values emerge and their subsequent impact on the political and business environment:
5.
Source and interpret information relevant to the syllabus content
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Lectures will be used to cover the analysis of characteristics of the Irish business environment and the models outlined above.
DEBATE/ Simulation Business Meeting: Tutorial will allow students to prepare and participate in a debate on issues linked to the case- study.
OBSERVER - at year 2 Simulation meeting, students will do this as part of 'formative' assessment
SHORT Quizzes via VLE - Moodle
FIELDTRIP
Module Assessment Strategies
DEBATE linked to CASE-STUDY in small groups to give student maximum time for learning and understanding
Attendance at Year 2/3 SIMULATION meeting; Short Quizzes; FINAL Examination: Multiple-choice and long essay question
Repeat Assessments
Written Assignment/Report and EXAM
Indicative Syllabus
Describe the nature and characteristic of the Irish Business Environment (LO1)
Examine political, economic, social, technological, ethical, legal and environmental to appraise the macro-environmental factors that have a profound impact on the performance of business.
Identify key approaches to business and society along the political spectrum (LO2)
Introduction to Approaches to examining Business and Society along the Left-Right Spectrum
Dominance Model,
Regulatory Pluralism;
Stakeholder Model,
Market Capitalism along the Left-Right spectrum
Give practical examples of connections and tensions that arise between business and politics in Irish society that impacts the daily lives of the learners of this module (LO3)
CASE-STUDY - link the approaches above around a theme of one of the following: Governance, Regulation, Social Justice and Participation
Engage in discussion on how competing interests and values emerge and their subsequent impact on the political and business environment (LO4, LO5)
DEBATE: Interests and concerns in contemporary Ireland - topical matters and the intersection of politics, business and society - e.g. environmental regulation, social movements, the 'triple bottom line'; minimum wage/living wage. The 'debate' weaves the key topics in this syllabus together.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
50 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
50 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Short Multiple-Choice Quiz via Moodle | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 20 % | Week 6 | 1,2,3 |
| 2 | Debate | Project | Assignment | 30 % | Week 9 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 50 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
| Group Learning | Flat Classroom | Group Work | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
| Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 3.00 Hours
Required & Recommended Book List
Required Reading
2020 Business and Society
ISBN 1260043665 ISBN-13 9781260043662
2020 Business and Society
ISBN 1260043665 ISBN-13 9781260043662
Required Reading
2011 Business, Government, and Society Asia Higher Education Business & Economics Management and Organization
ISBN 1259009459 ISBN-13 9781259009457
2011 Business, Government, and Society Asia Higher Education Business & Economics Management and Organization
ISBN 1259009459 ISBN-13 9781259009457
The thirteenth edition of Business, Government and Society by John F. Steiner and George A. Steiner continues a long effort to tell the story of how forces in business, government, and society shape our world. In addition, an emphasis on management issues and processes allows students to apply the principles they learn to real-world situations.
Required Reading
20/10/2020 Irish Business & Society Governing, Participating & Transforming in the 21st Century Gill Education
20/10/2020 Irish Business & Society Governing, Participating & Transforming in the 21st Century Gill Education
Required Reading
2012-06-15 Irish Governance in Crisis Manchester University Press
ISBN 0719082234 ISBN-13 9780719082238
2012-06-15 Irish Governance in Crisis Manchester University Press
ISBN 0719082234 ISBN-13 9780719082238
Ireland's international reputation changed rapidly from global success story to European problem-case. How did this happen? What are the implications for our view of good governance? This book argues that there is a crisis in the way the Irish state is structured and in the manner in which it relates to the main organized interests in the society. Through a set of linked policy studies, it shows how sectional benefits can be prioritized where public interest considerations are weakly articulated and debated. Policy choices may entail unintended perverse consequences that, once embedded, can be difficult to alter. The book traces these weaknesses to the dominance of parties, the permeability of the political system to sectional interests, and the weakness of democratic accountability. A powerful concluding chapter sets out an agenda for future research on institutional design and political reform. This book sets out a compelling argument that institutional design matters, especially in an increasingly global and interdependent world.
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
Harvard Style
, H., , D., , O., (2020). Irish Business & Society Governing, Participating & Transforming in the 21st Century. 1st Edition. Gill Education.
Hogan, Donnelly, O'Rourke 20/10/2020 Irish Business & Society Governing, Participating & Transforming in the 21st Century Gill Education
Journal Resources
Van Perijs, P (2004) Basic Income: A Simple and Powerful Ideas for the Twenty-First Century. Politics and Society, 32, 1, p.7- 39.
Social Science and Medicine ( how are frames generated? Insights from the industry lobby against the sugar tax in Ireland By Campbell, Norah; Mialon, Melissa; Reilly, Kathryn; Browne, Sarah; Finucane, Francis M.. In Social Science & Medicine. November 2020 264 Language: English. DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2020.113215, Database: ScienceDirect
URL Resources
Irish Government and Departments - www.gov.ie
The Economic and Research Institute - www.esri.ie
The National Economic and Social Council - www.nesc.ie
IBEC - https://www.ibec.ie/
Stop Climate Chaos - https://www.stopclimatechaos.ie/
European Union - www.europa.eu
OECG -
Other Resources
UNWCED, United Nations World Commission on Environment and Development (1987) Our Common Future (The Brundtland Report), Oxford:Oxford University Press
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