Course Summary
In this course you will review, critically consider and discuss a variety of contemporary issues in international management (IM). With an initial focus on multinational organisations and comparative management, international management has expanded to include issues concerning the globalisation of the world economy and its effects on competition between firms and nations.
Key components include:
- Comparative management-considering the transfer of management practices across countries, cross-national or cross-cultural similarities and differences of management phenomena
- Globalisation of the World Economy-focusing on opportunities and challenges associated with organisational management in the global environment.
- Sustainable development - focusing on the role of multinational companies in sustainable development.
You are expected to bring to the fore issues that are contemporary and that fit within the main strands of IM stated above. You will engage in research and critical thinking related to managing in the international environment using case studies from emerging markets. This course provides you with opportunities to explore new developments in the global business environment and apply your knowledge and skills in a real or simulated business context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.