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
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 Lists
s
Charles W L Hill (2002) Global business today Postscript 2003 with CD, Maps and Powerweb
2nd edition. McGraw-Hill
Richard M Hodgetts and Fred Luthans (2002) International management: culture, strategy and behaviour
5th edition. McGraw-Hill
Kerr W A and Perdikis, N (2003) The Economics of International Business
Estey Centre for Law and Economics in International Trade
Stonehouse, G, et al (2000) Global and Transnational Business
Wiley