GLOBALISATION AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | OTHM Level 7 Assignment Briefs OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Qualification Number: 603/2181/7 | July 2025 Assessment guidance for criterion
GLOBALISATION AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE | OTHM Level 7 Assignment Briefs OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Qualification Number: 603/2181/7 | July 2025 Assessment guidance for criterion referenced marking. The assessment grading criteria characterises the level of complexity and demand expected of students at each level of qualification. Please note that these are generic descriptors which apply mainly, though not exclusively, to written academic work.
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GLOBALISATION AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Unit Reference Number
L/616/2730
Unit Title
Globalisation and Corporate Governance
Unit Level
7
Number of Credits
20
Total Qualification Time
200 Hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
100 Hours
Mandatory / Optional
Optional
Unit Grading Structure
Pass / Fail
Unit Aims The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the effect of legislation, ethics, and global integration on decisions, corporate governance, policies, processes and activities undertaken by organisations.
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Learning Outcomes – the learner will:
Assessment Criteria – the learner can:
- Be able to critically discuss the impacts of globalisation on organisations.
1.1 Analyse the effects of globalisation on organisations operating nationally using PESTLE approach.
1.2 Evaluate the role of trading blocs such as the EU on organisations with global presence.
1.3 Explain the roles and responsibilities of international organisations for harmonising business practice globally.
- Be able to critically discuss the socio-cultural, ethical and moral issues that affect global organisations.
2.1 Critically analyse various socio-cultural, ethical and moral factors that may affect global organisations.
2.2 Compare and contrast organisational approaches to ethically manage a globally diverse workforce.
2.3 Critically discuss the roles and responsibilities of global organisations to improve workforce welfare.
- Be able to analyse the role of corporate governance in global organisations.
3.1 Justify the significance of responsible corporate governance in global organisations.
3.2 Critically analyse the regulatory requirements that shape corporate governance in global organisations.
3.3 Critically evaluate the impact of regulatory requirements on corporate stakeholders’ interests in a global organisation.
- Be able to critically discuss International Consumer Protection laws.
4.1 Analyse the significance of national and international legal frameworks covering consumer protection laws.
4.2 Examine key international consumer protection laws that may affect the operations of a global organisation.
4.3 Evaluate the measures that exist in a global organisation to protect consumers’ interests.
- Be able to critically analyse regulations related to online trading.
5.1 Analyse the significance of the UK legislations related to online trading.
5.2 Determine the actions that need to be taken by organisations to ensure they are adhering to the key online trading legislations.
Scenario (Date from 2017) Uber Technologies Incorporation, the rapidly expanding ride-hailing application, which allows its users to book and pay for taxis by using their smartphone has come under serious attack in many parts of the world including the United States, much of Europe, Asia and Nigeria. In these destinations, Uber has faced sanctions, criticisms and protests, such as the once trending social media campaign #DeleteUber, in which users were encouraged to stop using the Uber app.
More recently, a ban on Uber has resulted in the stripping of its operating license in London (in 2017). The regulator, Transport for London, said “Uber’s approach and conduct demonstrate a lack of corporate responsibility in relation to a number of issues which have potential public safety and security implications”.
In its short-term existence, Uber has been accused of various bad CSR-related issues such as non- reporting of serious criminal offences, improper background checks on drivers, hiring of unprofessional drivers, espionage, customer privacy issues and others. The company has also had to combat its internal stakeholders.
Source: https://bit.ly/2XWeOmq
Task 1 of 3 – Report (AC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3) Instructions:
With reference to Uber, prepare a report concerning the impact of globalisation on local businesses. . To develop this report you must apply relevant theoretical concepts, models, relate with real world example of your chosen organisational context and critically analyze your arguments and arrive at justifiable recommendations.
The report should also address the following:
Using PESTLE as a framework (and supporting examples) analyse the effects of globalisation on national economies.
Evaluate the role of the EU and International institutions (e.g. IMF, WTO, etc.) on business organisations.
Delivery and submission:
1x Report (1500 words) excluding TOC, diagrams, references and appendices Task 2 of 3 – Presentation (AC 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3) Instructions:
Prepare a presentation suitable to be delivered to an audience of taxi drivers regarding corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. To develop this presentation you must apply relevant theoretical concepts, models, relate with real world example of your chosen organisational context and critically analyze your arguments and arrive at justifiable recommendations.
Prepare a presentation with speaker notes in which you should address the following:
Given the current economic environment, review various ethical, moral and socio-cultural issues (including responsibilities to employees) affecting global organisations.
Compare and contrast organisational approaches to ensuring positive policies of ethics and maintaining workforce diversity.
Critically explore the significance of corporate governance in global organisations.
Analyse the regulatory requirements that shape corporate governance and evaluate their impacts on stakeholders’ interest
Delivery and submission:
1x Presentation file with speaker notes (1000 words) (including references) Task 3 of 3 – Report (AC 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2) Instructions:
Select a country in which Uber operates and prepare a report. To develop this report, you must apply relevant theoretical concepts, models, relate with real world example of your chosen organisational context and critically analyze your arguments and arrive at justifiable recommendations.. in the report you should have:
An introduction in which you should analyse the significance of consumer protection laws and online trading in your chosen country.
A section providing a summary of the consumer protection laws and online trading,
Conclusions explaining what Uber should do to comply with the identified laws. You should however not limit yourself to the legal requirements and should investigate protectionist policies and retaliatory tactics by business and consumer groups.
Delivery and Submission:
1x Report (2000 words) excluding TOC, diagrams, references and appendices Referencing:
Each section must reflect any supporting Harvard style citations.
A comprehensive Harvard style reference list must be included at the end of the work.
Evidence to be submitted:
Report – 1500 words
Presentation with speaker notes – 1000 words
Report – 2000 word