Globalization And National Policies
- Management Sciences
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 115 pages
- 16 units
This course introduces undergraduate students to globalization and its impact on national policies. It explores international institutions, global power dynamics, and wealth distribution. Students will learn about risk management, business policies, and the interplay between globalization and business risks. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the forces shaping modern governance and international relations.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PAD410, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PAD410 · Unit 1: CONCEPT OF GLOBALIZATION
These are the propelling forces that make globalisation a global trend. But simply, globalization became a global phenomenon by development in certain key concepts. They are summarised into developments in information technology, economic liberalization, deregulation, and democracy. In dissecting these key concepts, it is seen that the whole idea of globalisation is dependent on the existence of these propelling forces.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the concept of globalization and its impact on national policies
- Analyze global power and wealth distribution
- Evaluate the meaning and nature of risk
- Identify types of risk and their implications for businesses
- Apply business policy principles in organizational decision-making
What it prepares you for
- Policy Analyst
- Business Consultant
- Risk Manager
- International Relations Officer
- Public Administrator
- Government
- International Organizations
- Financial Services
- Consulting
- Non-profit Sector
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- MODULE 2
Unit 1: RISK AND BUSINESS STAKEHOLDERS
Advanced calculus integration techniques require strong mathematical foundation.
- MODULE 2
Unit 4: GLOBALISATION AND BUSINESS RISKS
Database normalization concepts involve complex logical reasoning.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 48 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1MODULE 1
Unit 1: CONCEPT OF GLOBALIZATION · 3 hours
Read the introduction to globalization.. Understand the concept of globalization and its various perspectives.. Study the canons of globalization: information technology, economic liberalization, deregulation, and democracy..
- Week 2MODULE 1
Unit 2: GLOBAL POWER AND WEALTH DISTRIBUTION · 3 hours
Study the New International Economic Order (NIEO).. Understand international trade and its importance.. Explore technology transfer and its impact on developing countries..
- Week 3MODULE 1
Unit 3: MEANING AND NATURE OF RISK · 3 hours
Examine the concept of global power and wealth distribution.. Identify instruments for wealth distribution.. Analyze the problems of global power in wealth distribution..
- Week 4MODULE 1
Unit 4: TYPES OF RISK · 3 hours
Define the meaning of risk and its nature.. Differentiate between uncertainty and risk.. Understand the different types of risks confronting businesses..
- Week 5MODULE 1
Unit 5: RISK AND BUSINESS STAKEHOLDERS · 3 hours
Understand the relationship between risk and business stakeholders.. Examine the roles of inside and outside stakeholders in managing risk..
- Week 6MODULE 2
Unit 1: RISK AND BUSINESS STAKEHOLDERS · 3 hours
Explore the objective and subjective elements of risk.. Understand individual attitudes to risk: risk aversion, risk-seeking, and risk neutrality.. Analyze the relationship between risk aversion and uncertainty..
- Week 7MODULE 2
Unit 2: PEOPLE'S ATTITUDES TO RISK · 3 hours
Examine the costs associated with risk.. Differentiate between private and social costs inherent in risk.. Identify the losses arising from risk..
- Week 8MODULE 2
Unit 3: CAUSES OF RISKS · 3 hours
Identify the causes of risks: perils, hazards, and uncertainties.. Understand the impact of these causes on business operations..
- Week 9MODULE 2
Unit 4: GLOBALISATION AND BUSINESS RISKS · 3 hours
Analyze the impact of globalization on business risks.. Understand economic and financial risks, global pandemic risks, infrastructure risks, supply chain risks, food security, and geopolitical risks..
- Week 10MODULE 2
Unit 5: BUSINESS POLICY DEFINITION AND DISCUSSION OF CONCEPT · 3 hours
Define business policy and discuss its concept.. Understand the nature, objectives, and purpose of business policy..
- Week 11MODULE 3
Unit 1: EVOLUTION OF BUSINESS POLICY AS A DISCIPLINE · 3 hours
Trace the evolution of business policy as a discipline.. Understand the genesis of business policy and its development through managerial practices.. Discuss the historical perspectives of business policy evolution..
- Week 12MODULE 3
Unit 2: NATURE, OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE OF BUSINESS POLICY · 3 hours
Understand the nature, objectives, and purpose of business policy.. Examine the characteristics of business policy and its sources..
Unit 3: CHARACTERISTIC OF BUSINESS POLICY · 3 hours
Understand the nature, objectives, and purpose of business policy.. Examine the characteristics of business policy and its sources..
- Week 13MODULE 3
Unit 4 TYPES/KINDS OF POLICIES · 3 hours
Explore the types of policies and reasons for formulating them.. Understand the uses of policies for management effectiveness.. Analyze the integration and relationship of policies to objectives..
Unit 5: THE CONCEPT AND FIELD OF PUBLIC · 3 hours
Understand the concept and field of public policy analysis.. Explore the types of policies and reasons for formulating them.. Understand the uses of policies for management effectiveness.. Analyze the integration and relationship of policies to objectives..
Unit 6: THE USES AND TYPES OF PUBLIC · 3 hours
Explore the types of policies and reasons for formulating them.. Understand the uses of policies for management effectiveness.. Analyze the integration and relationship of policies to objectives..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking Module 1-2 globalization concepts
- Practice analyzing case studies from Units 3-5 weekly
- Review key terms and definitions from all units
- Allocate specific study time for each module per week
- Focus on understanding real-world examples of policy implementation
Questions students ask about this course
What is PAD410 about?
This course introduces undergraduate students to globalization and its impact on national policies. It explores international institutions, global power dynamics, and wealth distribution. Students will learn about risk management, business policies, and the interplay between globalization and business risks. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the forces shaping modern governance and international relations.
How many units does PAD410 have?
PAD410, Globalization And National Policies, has 16 units across 4 modules, over 115 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PAD410?
PAD410 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Management Sciences.
Is PAD410 hard?
PAD410 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does PAD410 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 16 units.
How is PAD410 assessed?
PAD410 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with PAD410?
Policy Analyst, Business Consultant, Risk Manager, International Relations Officer and Public Administrator.