Responsible Innovation in a Digital Age

FBTE34511 Responsible Innovation in a Digital Age 20 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 6 Courtney Chrimes Unit coordinator Department of Materials 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 Technology has revolutionised the way we conduct business; from simple electronic calendars that automatically remind us of daily tasks and appointments, to virtually-integrated supply chains that coordinate on a global. eBusiness is the application of ICT to support business activities. Every area of the fashion, textiles and related industries has benefitted from the relentless gains afforded by developments in eBusiness; moreover, the continual developments promise even more.The unit provides a concise treatment of contemporary eBusiness and management of the enabling digital technologies; central to the unit is the recognition of the strategic importance of digital technologies and its potential, when managed effectively, to secure competitive advantage. The key to fully understanding the potential of digital technologies is to recognise that these provide value only when implemented; as such, conceptual development will be supported by and made concrete through extensive use of examples and case studies drawn from a range of fashion, textile and related industries. <div>Technology has revolutionised the way we conduct business; from simple electronic calendars that automatically remind us of daily tasks and appointments, to virtually-integrated supply chains that coordinate on a global. eBusiness is the application of ICT to support business activities. Every area of the fashion, textiles and related industries has benefitted from the relentless gains afforded by developments in eBusiness; moreover, the continual developments promise even more.The unit provides a concise treatment of contemporary eBusiness and management of the enabling digital technologies; central to the unit is the recognition of the strategic importance of digital technologies and its potential, when managed effectively, to secure competitive advantage. The key to fully understanding the potential of digital technologies is to recognise that these provide value only when implemented; as such, conceptual development will be supported by and made concrete through extensive use of examples and case studies drawn from a range of fashion, textile and related industries.</div> This unit aims to:<ul><li>Develop a greater awareness of current real-world problems in the industry</li><li>Promote an in-depth understanding of effective management of digital technologies in contemporary business and their role in creating products and services of value, particularly in fashion and related industries</li><li>Provide an opportunity to explore and interrelate a range of strategic, tactical, and operational issues associated digital technologies and eBusiness in a contemporary setting, including inter alia innovative applications in service and product design, business process management, consumer relationship management, mass customisation, virtual organisation, and the extended enterprise</li><li>Develop an appreciation of the strategic impact of digital technologies and how effective management can secure competitive advantage.</li></ul> A greater depth of the learning outcomes will be covered in the following sections:<ul><li>Knowledge and understanding</li><li>Intellectual skills</li><li>Practical skills</li><li>Transferable skills and personal qualities</li></ul> <ul><li>Formulate the principal steps of design or redesign of information-based business systems to meet a range of organisational needs</li><li>Critically review a range of contemporary applications of eBusiness in fashion, textiles and related industries, confidently identifying the philosophies and drivers motivating their use</li><li>Outline the strategic importance of effective management of eBusiness and its potential to secure competitive advantage</li></ul>Contributing to developing programme learning outcomes:<ul><li>Confidently distinguish the key elements of contemporary challenges and issues in fashion and textiles and use these systematically in strategic planning of operational responses.</li><li>Articulate the processes, procedures and practices of fashion retail, marketing, management and buying and merchandising strategies.</li><li>Evaluate the development, management and exploitation of IT systems within organisations, in particular those involved in financial planning and management. </li></ul> <ul><li>Appraise current and emerging practice(s) in the use of digital technologies and comment on strengths and weaknesses using balanced, logical and supported argument.</li><li>Confidently distinguish the key ingredients of complex problems; and use these to propose appropriate digital solutions to contemporary challenges in the fashion, textiles and related industries</li><li>Question orthodoxy using balanced, logical and supported argument</li></ul>Contributing to the programme learning outcomes:<ul><li>Identify and conceptualise appropriate theories, applying them to the fashion and textile industry.</li><li>Synthesise, assess and evaluate information and data from appropriate sources and use them to make informed, independent judgements and decision making in relation to technical product and/or business contexts.</li><li>Communicate mathematical and technological information with clarity, logic and accuracy</li></ul> <ul><li>Confidently prescribe software applications for a range of tasks, e.g. data analysis, design communication, etc., within the context of fashion, textiles and related industries.</li><li>Act with increasing autonomy, with reduced need for supervision and direction, within defined guidelines.</li></ul>Contributing to developing programme learning outcomes:<ul><li>Select, apply and evaluate appropriate numerical, statistical and physical testing methods for complex and open-ended tasks.</li><li>Select, evaluate and use relevant software applications, including spreadsheets, business applications, etc., for different tasks such as data analysis or design communication, within the context of Fashion and Textiles industry.</li><li>Identify and employ appropriate sources of information. </li><li>Plan, implement and interpret results of research or experimental studies.</li></ul> <ul><li>Engage effectively in academic discussion and present arguments in a professional manner</li><li>Communicate clearly, fluently and effectively in a range of styles appropriate to the context.</li></ul>Contributing to the programme learning outcomes:<ul><li>An ability to act ethically and communicate appropriately in a variety of complex and unpredictable contexts.</li><li>An ability to plan, manage and evaluate the investigation into and acquisition of new knowledge.</li><li>Clear and effective communication, using a range of styles and employing various media appropriate to the context.</li><li>Effective engagement in problem solving, academic discussion and presentation of arguments in a professional manner to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.</li><li>An ability to apply information technology, computation and numerical techniques in a range of appropriate contexts.</li></ul> This unit is delivered using a blended learning approach, which integrates technology and digital media with traditional classroom activities. A variety of learning and teaching processes will be used including: lectures, discussions, group activities and independent study. Canvas will be used to present online study materials, including videos, lecture notes, guided reading, articles and other information. Canvas will also be used for the submission of assessments. 2 Written assignment (inc essay) 100% Written and verbal. N The recommended reading for this unit can be found on the <a href="https://www.readinglists.manchester.ac.uk/leganto/public/44MAN_INST/lists/338986354480001631?auth=CAS">online unit reading list</a>. Lectures 35 0 165