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EEB-P13
BM 2013-15: Term-III

Course Name : Economic Environment of Business

Credits Faculty Name Program Academic Year and Term 03 Prof.S.P.Das PGDM 2013 15, Term III

1. Course Description The economic environment of an economy is characterized by interacting among systems, firms, the Government and other market forces both domestic and international. Economic decisions in general and strategies in particular are moulded by the Economic Environment. Those external factors like the economic, political / regulator, social, technological and natural factors which make-up the opportunities for and threats to business and internal factors like resources. A thorough understanding of the Economic environment therefore is a pre-requisite for making any strategic decision. Indeed formulation of strategy is sometimes defined as establishing a proper firm environment. 2. Student Learning Outcomes (typically 3-5 bullet points)
Be able to develop an understanding of the complexity of factors in business Be able to use appropriate analytical skills, thereby enhance the ability to apply

environment. the concepts in

solving problems relating to the business environment. Be able to demonstrate appropriate abilities to integrate knowledge across business disciplines. 3. Required Text Books and Reading Material Some of the selected text books which are recommended for the reference of students are as follows. Apart from this, reading materials are also being provided to the students from time to time. - Business Environment Text & Cases by Francis Cherunilam - Liberalisation Its impact on the Indian Economy by S.P.Gupta - Economic Environment of Business by S.K.Mishra & V.K.Puri - Global Economy and Business Environment by Francis Cherunilam - Business Environment Text & Cases by Justin Paul - Business Enviroment by Saroj Upadhyaya - Business Environment by V.Neelanegan

4. Tentative Session Plan

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Session No. Topics/Activities

1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18-19 20
Broad Profile of the Indian Economy & the Macro Economic Scenario Economic Reforms and Liberalisation

Reading/case list etc.

Broad Profile of the Indian Economy & the Macro Economic Scenario Economic Reforms and Liberalisation Economic Systems : Market, Economic Planning & Controls Globalisation & its impact on Indian Economy Export Import Policy & Trade Liberalisation Public Sector in Indian Economy Private Sector in Indian Economy Privatisation & Disinvestment

Globalisation & its impact on Indian Economy Export Import Policy & Trade Liberalisation Public & Private Sector in Indian Economy Privatisation & Disinvestment Foreign Investment, Technology & Multinational Corporations WTO & Indian Economy Indian Business Environment Union Budget and Taxation Indian Economy/Business in the 21st Century

International Investment GATT/WTO and Global Economic Liberalisation

Changing Business Environment of India

Presentations on Union Budget 2012-13 Cases: South East Asian Economic Crisis Different for Gamble Mickinseys Agenda for Indias Economic Reform

5. Evaluation: Quizzes (2) - 20% Midterm - 30% End-term - 40% Assignment - 10%

6. Academic Integrity : Any kind of academic dishonesty viz. exchange of remarks, notes, gestures or glances at another students paper in the examination hall will lead to disciplinary action against the person involved in such dishonest activities. The volume of disciplinary action depends on the gravity of the offence. ******
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