ES93V-10 Globalisation & Outsourcing
Introductory description
This module is designed as a stand alone module. It is an elective or optional module. It has no pre-requisites. It complements the modules on Global Business, Supply Chain, Operational Strategy, and International Joint Ventures. It provides an in-depth understanding of Outsourcing and Globalisation from a supply chain perspective, and detailed implementation considerations and steps. It is intended for students who want a deeper understanding of this subject area.
Module aims
The world is becoming much more interrelated and interdependent in a business context everyday. One of the key drivers, in today’s globalized world, and the latest business innovation is Outsourcing and Offshoring. Almost all companies employ these initiatives today. Students entering industry and business today will invariably face Outsourcing and Offshoring situations, that go beyond company and national boundaries. This module is intended to equip students on what is involved in handling such situations.
The module will contribute directly to the overall aim for all stated M.Sc. programmes of equipping the participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead within a technology based company, by equipping them with an in-depth knowledge of these latest management options, tools and techniques.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
Description of Globalisation and Outsourcing including:
- What is Globalisation in the Supply Chain context
- What is Process Outsourcing
- Outsourcing, Offshoring and Globalisation relationship
- Drivers and enablers of Globalisation and Outsourcing
Value proposition of Outsourcing:
- Executive level benefits
- Changing business environment
Outsourcing life-cycle:
- Client and Service Provider definitions
- Bid, response, negotiation and delivery phases
Client side considerations:
Sourcing strategy
Business case
Vendor selection
Service Provider response:
- Technical solution.
- Baselining
- Costing and pricing
- Terms and Conditions
Other Life-cycle topics
- Contract negotiation
- Implementation plan
Inhibitors and Risks in Globalisation and Outsourcing
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Operate in situations where the Outsourcing and Offshoring management techniques are being used
- Determine where these tools are the best solutions to apply, where they should be a part of the sourcing strategy, justify their use and critically review the benefits accruing
- Contribute to the successful utilisation and implementation of these techniques.
- Understand the challenges of dealing globally, and the risks associated with the use of these innovations.
- Appreciate the factors which make the UK a good sourcing destination for businesses around the world.
Indicative reading list
The Outsourcing Revolution, Michael F Corbett, Dearborn Trade Publishing, 2004.
Outsource, Edward Yourdon, Prentice Hall, 2005.
The Outsourcing Dilemna, J Brian Heywood, Prentice Hall, 2001.
Outsourcing Success, Alpesh B Patel & Hemendra Aran, Tata McGraw Hill, 2005.
The module will also be supported by a comprehensive set of notes.
View reading list on Talis Aspire
Subject specific skills
Contract writing, baselining, costing and pricing, terms and conditions, and negotiating skills, specific to Outsourcing and Offshoring in the globalised environment for today’s industry.
Transferable skills
Written communication skills, Oral communication skills, Working with others, Information technology & Numeracy, cognitive skills - variety of alternate solutions and business cases to be evaluated and comparisons made to select the best bid to offer. This will involve both technical and soft factors to be evaluated.
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Lectures | 25 sessions of 1 hour (25%) |
| Other activity | 15 hours (15%) |
| Assessment | 60 hours (60%) |
| Total | 100 hours |
Private study description
No private study requirements defined for this module.
Other activity description
Group exercises - 12 hrs
Learning reviews - 3 Hrs
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You do not need to pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group A1
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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Assessment component |
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| Assessed work as specified by department | 100% | 60 hours | Yes (extension) |
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1000words essay (20%), |
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Reassessment component |
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| Assessed work as specified by department | Yes (extension) | ||
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100% post module assignment |
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Feedback on assessment
Written feedback provided
Courses
This module is Optional for:
- Year 1 of TESS-H6C3 Postgraduate Taught Cyber Security and Management
- Year 1 of TESS-H6C6 Postgraduate Taught Cyber Security and Management
- Year 1 of TESS-H1ZW Postgraduate Taught Programme and Project Management
This module is Core option list B for:
- Year 1 of TWMS-H7BG Postgraduate Supply Chain and Logistics Management (awarded jointly with Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
- Year 1 of TESS-H7PE Postgraduate Taught Supply Chain and Logistics Management (Overseas and Self-Financing)
This module is Option list B for:
- Year 1 of TESS-H6C3 Postgraduate Taught Cyber Security and Management
- Year 1 of TESS-H1PU Postgraduate Taught International Technology Management
- Year 1 of TESS-H6C4 Postgraduate Taught International Technology Management (Hong Kong)
- Year 1 of TESS-H1X6 Postgraduate Taught Programme and Project Management
- Year 1 of TWMS-H1Y8 Postgraduate Taught Service Management and Design
- Year 1 of TWMS-H1Y9 Postgraduate Taught Service Management and Design (Hong Kong)
- Year 1 of TESA-H7PD Postgraduate Taught Supply Chain and Logistics Management (Home Fees)
This module is Option list C for:
- Year 1 of TESS-H1P2 Postgraduate Award in Engineering Business Management
- Year 1 of TESA-H1P7 Postgraduate Taught Engineering Business Management
- Year 1 of TESS-H1P1 Postgraduate Taught Engineering Business Management