MGF3681 - International management

Leader: Dr Marcia Perry

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2007 (Day)
Caulfield Second semester 2007 (Evening)

Synopsis

Management theory related to varying cultures. The multinational business enterprise and the significance of cross-cultural variables in the business environment. Topics covered include ethics and social responsibilities; strategic mindsets, control and conflict; industrial relations, new forms of international work and organisation and their management implications.

Objectives

The learning objectives of this unit are to:

• assess the application of management theory to various global cultures;
• explain the complex challenges of the multinational business enterprise at the interpersonal and operational levels;
• compare a range of cross-cultural variables in the business environment;
• apply theory to cross cultural scenarios;
• critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of national culture assessment tools.

Assessment

Individual assignment (3500 words): 40%
Group assignment (2500 words): 20%
Examination (2 hours): 40%

Contact hours

Three hours of class contact

Prerequisites

MGF1010 or MGX1010, MGX1300

Prohibitions

MGC3120, MGW3681