Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Coordinator
Monica Ren
Contact via Email
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(24cp at 100 level or above) including BUS201
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit introduces students to the key concepts of business operations from an international perspective. Major issues considered include: modes and patterns of international expansion; the management of international strategic cooperation; an emphasis on small to medium size businesses and how they compete on a global level; and the development of new international organisation forms and their implications for management. Structure and strategy are explored from the perspective of their roles as foundations of the organisation, with an emphasis on how all types of businesses have grappled with the operational and organisational challenges of international business.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Individual Weekly Essay | 20% | No | Random |
Group Report | 30% | No | Week 9 |
Final Examination | 50% | No | Examination Period |
Due: Random
Weighting: 20%
Late essays must be submitted through Turnitin. No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission incurs a 40% penalty). Late submissions will be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.
This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 30%
Analyse a real Australian Pharmaceutical company’s internationalisation strategies to one of the emerging countries. Use three chapters’ topics from your textbook as directions of your discussion.
A group report is a written document outlining the results of a detailed analysis of a situation using empirical data and research. Reports are used to assess critical thinking, analytical and research skills. As this is a group exercise all members of the group are expected to contribute actively and substantially. While it is understood that some members of the group may have different input in the research and the written component the group will be required to acknowledge that all group members have given quality time to the project.
Type of Collaboration Group Submission Please Submit Via Turnitin Link on iLearn Format Please refer to the iLearn Unit page Length 5,000 Words Inherent Task Requirements None Late SubmissionLate reports must be submitted through Turnitin. No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission incurs a 20% penalty). Late submissions will be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.
This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Due: Examination Period
Weighting: 50%
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Required text |
A custom edition has been prepared for this subject entitled:
This book is available for purchase at the University Bookshop. |
Unit web page | The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login |
Technology Used and Required | Students will need to use: Library databases to source materials for the research reports, which are accessed electronically for conducting, research for assignments; Electronic (internet) access to iLearn to download unit learning resources and upload assignments or other materials required for class activities and assignments; Microsoft word and Power point (where applicable) for the research reports and presentations). |
Delivery Format and Other Details |
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Recommended readings |
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Please Note: the week-by-week lecture content and/or tutorial activities below are subject to changes by the UC if required.
Week |
Lecture Content |
Tutorial Activities (Weekly essay topics) |
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Introduction to the unit
PART 1: FUNDATION CONCEPTS
Chapter 1 What is International Business? |
NO TUTORIAL IN WEEK 1 |
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Chapter 2 Globalization of Markets and the Internationalization of the Firm |
Overview of unit and assessments.
Getting to know each other, group formation for the group assignment.
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PART 2: STRATEGY AND OPPORTUNITY ASSESSMENT
Chapter 11 Strategy and Organization in the International Firm |
Chapter 2 Closing Case Study: “Debating the good and harm of globalization” (p.78-79 from your textbook)
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Chapter 12 Global Market Opportunity Assessment |
Chapter 11 Closing Case Study: “Global strategy at Lenovo” (p.340-342 from your textbook)
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PART 3: THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Chapter 8 Understanding Emerging Markets |
Chapter 12 Closing Case Study: “Advanced Biomedical Devices: Accessing Readiness to Export” (p.368-369 from your textbook)
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Chapter 10 Financial Management and Accounting in the Global Firm |
Chapter 8 Closing Case Study: “Prowling for success: the revival of Jaguar Land Rover” (p.252-254 from your textbook)
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PART 4: FUNCTIONAL AREA IN IB OPERATIONS
Chapter 13 Exporting and Global Sourcing
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Chapter 10 Closing Case Study: “International Financial Management at Tektronix” (p.307-308 from your textbook)
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MID |
TERM |
BREAK (2 weeks) |
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Chapter 14 Foreign Direct Investment and Collaborative Ventures
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Chapter 13 Closing Case Study: “Barrett Farm Foods: A small firm’s international launch” (p.401-402 from your textbook)
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Chapter 16 Marketing in the Global Firm
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Chapter 14 Closing Case Study: “China’s Going Out Strategy” (p.429-431 from your textbook)
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Chapter 17 Human Resource Management in the Global Firm
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Chapter 16 Closing Case Study: “H&M: International Marketing Success Story (p.485-486 from your textbook)
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Daniels, Radebaugh and Sullivan, 2019, 16th edition. Chapter 18 (p. 537-560) Global Production and Supply Chains |
Chapter 17 Closing Case Study: “Human Resource Challenges at Sony (p.511-512 from your textbook)
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Guest Lecture |
Visit the Toyota Motor Corporation (www.toyota-global.com) and click on “Company”. Toyota has a complex value chain. Based on the information provided at the Web site, address the following questions:
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Unit review and exam preparation |
Final exam revision |
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There are some major changes of this unit compare to last offer:
1. Change of new textbook
2. New tutorial activities
3. New assessments