Course Description
The major problems that confront managers who operate across international boundaries from a base in a single country or who maintain affiliates and subsidiaries in several national jurisdictions. Major emphasis is given to the problems involved in crossing national boundaries.
Athena Title
International Strategic Mgmt
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in MGMT 5560E, MGMT 5560S
Prerequisite
MGMT 3000 or MGMT 3000H or MGMT 3000E
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Course Objectives: To develop a global perspective with regards to the international business environment. To develop an appreciation of how managers in large or small international firms are affected by key environmental factors such as culture and politics. To gain an understanding of the differences and difficulties posed by international business opportunities and competition. To discuss the most recent contemporary managerial issues faced by those in international business and to appreciate both the academic research and practical experience that has been developed on the topics. To develop an understanding of what international strategic management means and the various entry options of doing business in the global sphere: trading, licensing, and equity investments. To learn the latest theory and research with respect to international operations management, organizational structure, and managing human resources. To develop insights into the topics of corporate social responsibility and business ethics as they pertain to conducting sound management practice in the global sphere.
Topical Outline
The following topics are covered in this course: The International Manager and the Firm Cultural Variables in Global Management Management of Political Risk Strategy Formulation and Implementation in International Business Exporting and Importing Licensing and Franchising Strategic Alliances and Equity Investments Operations Management and Logistics Organizational Design and Control Human Resource Management Management of Employee Relations Managing Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
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