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Trends in Production (WP)(E) (WP)*

Niveau

First cycle, Bachelor

Learning outcomes of the courses/module

The students: • We know global trends in various industries and can qualify them. • Know what a trend matrix is and can evaluate it for trends. • Be able to comprehensively work out new trends and analyze their impact, e.g. on production. • Can describe actions related to trends. • Know the importance of sustainability for the entire company. • We know the possibilities of implementing sustainability in everyday life. • Can implement strategies and tools.

Prerequisites for the course

not applicable

Course content

Current, influential trends will be presented and discussed in this course. This ensures that students have their finger on the pulse of the times with their respective specializations. • Best Practices and Impact of Global Requirements • Changes brought about by new integrated global networks, technological developments • Current organizational forms (e.g. hybrid, fluid) • New Work Models • Sustainability management • Circular economy

Recommended specialist literature

• depending on the trends in focus • Use of the "trend radar" instrument

Assessment methods and criteria

final written Exam

Language

English

Number of ECTS credits awarded

1.5

Share of e-learning in %

0

Semester hours per week

1.0

Planned teaching and learning method

Lecture

Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered

4

Name of lecturer

Prof. (FH) Dr. Claudia Van der Vorst, MBA

Academic year

Second year of studies

Key figure of the course/module

vzOMT4

Type of course/module

lecture

Type of course

Compulsory

Internship(s)

not applicable