Module Information
Module Identifier
MMM1910
Module Title
MANAGING IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
Academic Year
2009/2010
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Course Delivery
Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
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Lecture | 2 Hours. of lectures and classes |
Assessment
Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
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Semester Assessment | One 3,000 word report | 100% |
Supplementary Assessment | One 3,000 word report | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
- describe and evaluate appropriate organisational models to support global strategies
- devise effective communication strategies. IT and information systems infrastructures
- outline key ethical and cultural issues in international business
- evaluate international markets
- identify the key elements in the design of a global strategy
Aims
To provide students with subject specific skills, ie, the principla issues involved in managing interntional companies, in particular, strategic, organisational, cultural and ethical issues. To provide students with transferable skills - communication skills, etc.
Brief description
Introduction. Formulative international strategies. International maufacturing and R & D activities. HRM issues. Ethics. Postscript.
Content
Introduction and identification of contemporary issues in the global economy
Strategic perspective: internationalisation and growth strategies
Organisational models to support global strategies
Cross-cultural challenges of international business
Ethical issues in international business
Global HRM issues
Strategic perspective: internationalisation and growth strategies
Organisational models to support global strategies
Cross-cultural challenges of international business
Ethical issues in international business
Global HRM issues
Transferable skills
Students following this module will enhance note taking skills, report writing skills, reinforce time management. The inclusion of web sites and encouragement to use the library will enhance IT and research skills.
Reading List
General TextCharles W L Hill (2002) Global business today Postscript 2003 with CD, Maps and Powerweb 2nd edition McGraw-Hill Primo search Kerr W A and Perdikis, N (2003) The Economics of International Business Estey Centre for Law and Economics in International Trade Primo search Richard M Hodgetts and Fred Luthans (2002) International management: culture, strategy and behaviour 5th edition McGraw-Hill Primo search Stonehouse, G, et al (2000) Global and Transnational Business Wiley Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7