Overview

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Offerings

MURDOCH-S2-EXT-2018-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S2-INT-2018-ONGOING

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Learning activities

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Learning outcomes

1.

Apply understanding of the universal problems confronting the international business decision-maker and those factors which differentiate international business from purely domestic business

2.

Integrate analytical and problem solving skills to apply theories and decision-making approaches to operational situations through the use of case studies, experiential exercises and project work

3.

Communicate how cultural, political and economic differences challenge multinational business operations and management practices through a business research project

4.

Use interpersonal skills to identify and reconcile conflicts and other issues caused by cross-national differences and similarities

5.

Demonstrate a global mindset so as to adjust, adapt and interact with the changing environment for international business and international management

Assessments

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Additional information

Unit content:

Key topics include:

  • Cross-cultural management issues
  • International strategic planning
  • International organisational structures
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Decision-making, motivation and leadership
  • Expatriation and repatriation of managers
  • International human resource management and labour relations