The Social Shaping of Electronic Commerce (U00261)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : MSE-3-SSEC

This course examines the social, organisational and management issues arising from the application of the Internet and other information and communications technologies (ICTs) within private and public sector businesses and organisations. The course will analyse the significance of the Internet for various organisations, and for changing business practices and relationships. The particular focus will be on how ICTs reconfigure the way in which a business interacts with its customers, partners and suppliers.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Operations Management in Strategic Context (BS0033)

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Business Studies, (Management School and Economics, Schedule H)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	16:10	18:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding:
- understand the social, organisational and management issues surrounding the Internet and other information & communication technologies;
- describe the basic capabilities and limitations of specific computing and communications technologies;
- explain the relationship between improved technological capability, competitive advantage and changed organisational practice.
Cognitive Skills:
- move beyond simple descriptions and develop a more sophisticated awareness of the complexities involved in technical and organisational change;
- demonstrate an ability to critically analyse and present material on emerging topics.
Key skills:
- recognise both the benefits and limitations of resolving organisational problems through the use of information technologies;
- utilise and analyse information from a variety of sources.