Module manager: Adrian Murton
Email: A.C.S.Murton@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is approved as a discovery module
This module aims to develop a good knowledge of the structures and institutions of industry and to introduce a range of topical debates related to the central issue of enterprise and economic performance.
To examine changes in the structure of industry in Britain and the nature of government policy towards industry and enterprise.
Upon completion of the this module students will be able to:
- Assess the relevance and contribution of enterprise and entrepreneurship in the UK economy
- Demonstrate how government policy impacts on the structure of UK industry
- Undertake assessment and analysis of UK industry performance over time
- Explain government policy relating to mergers and competition
Upon completion of the this module students will be able to:
Discipline specific skills
- produce a written analysis of the way in which government policies impact on the structure and performance of UK industry
Transferable Skills
- Communicate clearly both orally and in writing
Topics to be covered will include;
The structure of industry in Britain, historical and comparative performance of British Industry, industrial policy, mergers and competition policies, firm ownership, small businesses, multinational firms, regulation of industry.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 11 | 1 | 11 |
| Seminar | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Private study hours | 84 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 16 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
This could include a variety of activities, such as reading, watching videos, question practice and exam preparation.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback are present in seminars.
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Online Time-Limited assessment | 48.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100 | |
Students will have to complete an online assessment at the end of the module. This will take place during the examinations period and will be time bound. The assessment will not take 48 hours to complete, but students will have a 48 hour time period in which to complete it. The resit for this module will be 100% by examination.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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