Management and Organisations in a Global Environment

TOPIC 1
Globalisation General Framework
In this topic, you are to research globalisation. The business press bombards us with ideas about
‘the shrinking world’, ‘the flat world’ and ‘the border-less world’ – all catchphrases to describe the
impact of globalisation. But are the (trade) borders really collapsing or are we seeing, post GFC, a
resurgence in them? What is behind the extreme demonstrations against globalisation at G7 and
WTC conferences?

Corporate or Organisational Culture General Framework
Discuss why corporate culture is such an important determinant of organisational success.
Outline the dimensions commonly used in describing a particular organisation’s culture