MGF5181

International business strategy

Dr Ron Edwards

6 points · 3-hour class per week, block mode · Second semester · Caulfield · Prerequisite: MGF9630

Objectives The aim of this subject is to provide students with a detailed understanding of a range of international business strategy topics so as to competently apply that knowledge in industry and conduct business research. Specifically, the aims are to familiarise students with the major theories relevant to international strategy; to enable students to critically analyse the theories in relation to their substantive content and explanatory power, and to develop an understanding of the application of theories to contemporary international business issues, problems and trends.

Synopsis This subject aims to provide students with an understanding of the major theories in the domain of international business strategy. This is to be done by primary research on the writings on the major theorists. Use will also be made of subsequent commentaries on these writings and empirical research designed to test their applicability to the conduct of contemporary international business. Topics include the relationship between environmental scanning and strategic planning; methods of developing a strategic plan; choice of foreign operation and its implications in terms of management control; the determinants of MNC activity; choice of sole venture, joint venture and cooperative alliance modes; the impact of culture on strategy; regional and global integration; and, host and home government relations.

Assessment Four student papers/presentations (4000 words each): 40% · Major essay (6000 words): 60%

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