MGX3681

International management

Ms Marilyn Fenwick

6 points
* One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial
* Caulfield and Peninsula
* Prerequisite: MGX1300

Objectives On completion of this subject students should be able to relate management theory to various cultural settings; appreciate the complex challenges facing global managers at the interpersonal and operational levels and compare a range of cross-cultural variables in the business environment.

Synopsis The subject involves a study of management theory related to varying cultures, whilst exploring the multinational business enterprise and the significance of cross-cultural variables in the business environment. Topics covered include ethics and social responsibilities; communication; leadership; motivation, control and conflict; human resource management and industrial relations.

Assessment Assignment (2000 words): 20%
* Group project: 25%
* Class work: 15%
* Examination (2 hours): 40%

Prescribed texts

Deresky H International management: Managing across borders and cultures 2nd edn, Harper Collins, 1997