Basic business purchasing behaviour

Goal: The course`s intention is to give the students knowledge of how organisations make their decisions on purchasing. This might be business enterprises, voluntary organisations or the public sector. Emphasis will be put on understanding the process of purchasing and the factors influencing this. It is important to understand the differences between a consumer and an organisation`s decision for purchase. Furthermore we will deal with design as a factor of influence and competitive advantage for organisations.

Academic content: The course will deal with the following main subjects:

1. Organisations and purchasing processes

2. Various theories on organisations` behaviour before decision


Workform:

The course will consist of 10 hours seminar teaching and 5 hours work with project assignment.
Monday 28 March: 08.15–11.00
Thursday 31 March: 11.15–14.00
Monday 4 April: 08.15–11.00
Thursday 7 April: 11.15–14.00

(Note! The dates can be changed)


Prequalifications:

The course starts 28/03/2011 / Week 13, and ends 07/04/2011 / Week 14

Location: Kong Oscarsgt. 62

Provider: MA design

Target group: MA Design

Target year of study: Master 1

Capacity: 20

Course/projectleader:


Academic staff:

Huus, Ã…se

aase.huusSPAMFILTER@khib.no Førsteamanuensis, masterkoordinator

Trygve Westheim - oversetter / 19/08/2010

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