Global Environmental Dynamics and Firm Responses
2021/2022
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module will introduce the student with an insight on emerging and global dynamics of society and technology and how those dynamics affect firm’s international business operations and competitiveness.
During this module, the student will be introduced to theories and models explaining how and why firms can transform in the face of revolutionary changes in the global environment. This will be related to theories on emerging dynamics, digital and technological breakthroughs through innovative strategies and reinvented business model.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
The objective is that the student after the module possesses the necessary knowledge on:
- theoretical views and concepts on the emerging dynamics of society, digital and technological breakthroughs affecting market, management, and product innovation in international firms.
- how firms respond to the emerging dynamics through various innovative responses and how those dynamics can be addressed in a particular company setting in order to ensure competitive.
Skills
The objective is that the student after the module possesses the necessary skills in:
- explaining and illustrating the core concepts associated with the understanding of emerging social, digital and technological dynamics affecting firm’s competitiveness.
- defining, explaining and illustrating the relationships between different facets of emerging dynamics, their consequences on global market management, the innovative responses by firms, and the new technologies providing opportunities for competitive competencies.
Competences
The objective is that the student after the module possesses the necessary competences in:
- demonstrating the skills of identifying issues, challenges and possibilities associated with emerging social, digital and technological dynamics affecting competitive competencies and sustainability in global market.
- communicating effectively in oral and written forms about various emerging social, digital and technological dynamics and their impact on value creation, product and market innovation, and competitive advantage.
Type of instruction
For information see § 17.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | Global Environmental dynamics and Firm Responses |
| Type of exam | Written or oral exam
Individual examination. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | As stated in Appendix 2 in the Examination Policies and Procedures. |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Globale miljømæssige dynamikker og virksomhedsrespons |
| Module code | KAINB202015 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Spring
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| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Economics and Business Administration |
| Department | AAU Business School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |
