10835 (v.2) International Management 375

Area:

School of Management

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

10808 (v.2) Business Communication 101 or any previous version
AND
10848 (v.2) Management 100 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Introduction to methodologies for studying management from a comparative perspective, and to highlight the emerging issues for an international manager. The practical issues of adaptation needed in cross-cultural or cross-national managerial interfaces are also considered extensively.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - An understanding of the key dimensions that shape management approaches in international organisations. A knowledge of major theoretical concepts relevant to international management. An appreciation of the importance of external disciplines, for example, economics, geography, history, languages, law, political science.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Adler, N. (1991), International Dimensions of Organisational Behaviour, Massachusetts, PWS Kent Publishing Co. Bartlett, C.A. and Ghoshal, S., (1992), Transnational Management - Text, Cases, and Readings in Cross Border Management, Illinios, Irwin Inc. Ball D. et.al, (2002), International Business - The Challenge of Global Competition, 8th ed., Boston, Irwin McGraw-Hill. Beamish, P. et.al, (2000), International Management - Text and Cases, 4th ed., Boston, Irwin McGraw-Hill. Hill, C., (2002), International Business - Competing in the Global Marketplace, Postscript 2002, Boston, Irwin McGraw-Hill. Dodgetts, R. and Luthans, F., (2000), International Management - Culture, Strategy and Behaviour, 4th ed., Boston, Irwin McGraw Hill. Holt and Wigginton, D.H.,(2002), International Management, 2nd ed., Fort Worth, Harcourt College. McFarlin, D.B. and Sweeney, P.D., (2003), International Management - Strategic Opportunities and Cultural Challenges, 2nd ed., Ohio, South Western College Publishing. Rodrigues, C.,(1996), International Management - A Cultural Approach, Minneapolis, West Publishing Company. Thomas, D.C., (2002), Essentials of International Management - A Cross Cultural Perspective. Thousand Oaks, Sage Publications.

Unit Texts:

Deresky, H. (2002), International Management - Managing Across Borders and Cultures, 4th ed., Upper Saddle River, Prentice Hall.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

To successfully complete this unit you must attain at least half marks in each of the assessment components. These are - Class participation 10%. Final Exam 50%. Group Case study presentation 10%. Group Research Paper 20%. Group Research Paper Presentation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

80300 Business and Management (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

Informational

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Summer Period	Y
2004	Joondalup Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Joondalup Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	HK Mgmt Assoc	Trimester 2A	Y
2004	Informatics Group S'pore	Term 2	Y
2004	Metro College Malaysia	Semester 1	Y
2004	Metro College Malaysia	Semester 2	Y
2004	Mktg Inst of S'pore	Trimester 2A	Y
2004	Mktg Inst of S'pore	Trimester 3A	Y
2004	S'pore HR Institute	Trimester 1A	Y
2004	S'pore Inst Mtls Mgt	Trimester 2A	Y
2004	S'pore Inst Mtls Mgt	Trimester 3A	Y

Area External	refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central External	refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

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