BA40101E involves identifying and examining comparable business performances to gain a deep understanding of factors influencing organizational business performance.

Learning Outcome 1: Evaluate non-traditional environmental factors at national and international levels that pose potential threats to organizations.

Learning Outcome 2: Analyze and compare business performances to understand the key elements influencing organizational performance.

Learning Outcome 3: Identify factors driving complex decisions within organizations in challenging business environments.

Learning Outcome 4: Assess organizational issues related to globalization and its impact.

Learning Outcome 5: Define challenges and anticipate future issues impacting organizations.

Assessment: Essay

Assessment Task 1: Economic shocks and uncertainties, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, significantly impact business environments and performance. Write an essay analyzing how Covid-19 has affected business performance nationally and internationally.

• Highlight economic implications of Covid-19 on business performance using non-traditional environmental factors.
• Discuss the impact of Covid-19 on business performance globally.

Assessment Task 2: You will receive a case study on the UK Financial Times stock exchange outlook from 1995-2015. Based on this study, prepare a 1500-word report addressing specific questions provided with the case study. The case study will be available two weeks before the submission date in Week 12 (Refer to Blackboard for announcements).