Issues in Global Business

staff TitleIssues in spheric course and strategical Concepts Module Code6IM 501 Module Level6 Credit value40 Total Number400 of learning Hours Key manner of speaking Implementation of Global dodging, strategy and the organisation, strategic development, globalisation, international caper line and the environs, internationalisation. Module Description There has been a fundamental shift in the conceptions economy where national economies were once self contained, now overfly border business activities and economies are much more inter-dependent on to each one other.This staff brings together cistrons of the global business environment with an understanding of the strategy making process. The ability to take an overview of business problem-solving and decision-making processes is necessary for a prosperous career in business management and administration. This module delivers a long representation of different, and often conflicting, perspectives and theories that ref lect the richness of current debate among academics and practitioners in the field.Initially the module focuses on enabling schoolchilds to develop skills in the analysis of the strategic environment, development, evaluation and implementation of strategic concepts. These early stages of the module are knowing to develop students analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. The module continues with a study of the global business environment and critical evaluation by the use of case studies to develop the students awareness and explore well(p) and bad practices within the business process, content and contextUsing a consultative approach the module concludes by addressing modern-day global issues and the inter-dependence of national economies balanced with the strategic requirements of the global organisation. Module Learning On successful completion of the module, students ordain be able to Outcomes 1. deliver knowledge and a critical approach to the key contempo rary theories and concepts recognise in the field of strategic management and globalisation. 2. Apply and critically discourse the appropriateness of relevant theories to complex business situations. 3.Apply consultancy principles and relevant theory to create, develop, final cause and implement the Business Case Study Proposal recognising the importance of fortune realisation and integrating implementation. Module Content * History of the field , phylogeny and development of strategic management * strategic Decision-Making * Formulating and analysing strategy- The schema of worldwide Business * Positioning Analysis prescriptive and emergent approaches * Levels of outline and specifics of the strategy-making practices * Strategy development, evaluation and implementation internationalist expansion and globalisation strategies Exporting & merchandise * Collaboration and competition Knowledge creation through collaboration/ net strategies * Developing and implementing cust omer-driven strategy * globalisation * National Differences in Political thrift * Ethics in International Business Values, morality, ethical considerations, CSR * International get by Theory * Foreign Direct Investment * Multi Nationals & HRM * International Labour relations * Regional Economic Integration & revision Foreign Exchange commercialise * Political requirements of International Trade Theory * Research Methods * The Organization of International Business * intro Strategy and Alliance * Global Production * financial Management in International business * Ecological Challenges for Business and ordination * Consultancy Techniques Module Learning Learning & Teaching Methods and Teaching Via lectures and/or tutorials or seminars to cover substantive areas of knowledge, fight downed by audio/visual and net materials.Guest lectures and industrial visits where appropriate bequeath be included. Students bequeath be back up at all times to read widely for this subject , and to use both personal experiences from work placement(s) where relevant and their knowledge gained from their specialist prescribed and choose subjects. Use of interactive media and materials will be widely encouraged to provide the student with a fully rounded perspective and understanding of the module in live situations. Module Assessment MethodCW1 30% weightingStudents will be asked to demonstrate their understanding of this by firstly critically evaluating an organisation through a given case study and applying their knowledge gained in the lectures and tutorials. They will produce a management-style report showing application, evaluation and evidence of progress reading foc utilise on specific areas of the module. CW2 70% weighting Students will be required to act as a business adviser and prepare a report analysing a modern day scenario.This element requires students to utilise appropriate models and techniques, from the whole module content, advising on strategic interpellation and its impact on the global environment. Reading list Core school text Hill, C. (9th variation), International Business, Competing in the Global Marketplace. (Global Edition) Mc Graw-Hill . Recommended Reading Baranova P. , Knight T. , Milligan J. (2011), Strategy Concepts and Applications, Customised Text, Pearson direction. Cavusgil, S. Knight, G & Riesenberger, J. (2008) International Business, Strategy, Management, and new Realities. Pearson learner Hall. Daniels, J.Radebaugh, L & Sullivan, D. (2009) International Business, Environments and Operations, twelfth Edition, Prentice Hall. De Wit , B. and Meyer, R. (2010), Strategy appendage, Content, Context An International Perspective, (2010), 4th Edition Text and Cases, South-Western, Cengage Learning. Drucker, P. (1985), Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Heinemann, London Goffin, K. & Mitchell, R. (2005). Innovation management strategy & implemementation using the pentathlon framework, Palgrave, Basingstoke. Johnson, Whittington and Scholes (2011), Exploring Strategy Text and Cases, 9th Edition, Prentice Hall, Essex, UK.Lynch, Richard (2009). strategical Management, fifth Edition, Prentice Hall, Pearson Education Limited, Essex, UK. Mintzberg, Ahlstrand and Lampel, (2009), Strategy Safari Your complete guide through the wilds of strategic management. , second Edition, FT Prentice Hall. Mintzberg, Ahlstrand and Lampel, (2005), Strategy Bites Back, FT Prentice Hall. Mintzberg, Lampel, Quinn and Ghoshal (2003), The Strategy Process Concepts, Contexts, Cases, Global 4th Edition, Prentice Hall. Morrison, J. (2009) International Business, Challenges in a changing World. Palgrave Macmillion. Morrison, J. 2009) Global Business Environment, Meeting the Challengers, 3rd Edition. Palgrave Macmillion. Inductive Derivation of a Consensus Definition of the Field, strategical Management Journal, Vol 28, pp 935955. Pettigrew, Thomas and Whittington (Eds. ), (2006), Handbook of Strategy and Managem ent, Sage. Porter, M. E. warring Strategy and Competitive Advantage, (1986), Free Press. Rugman, A. M. & Collinson, S. (2009) International Business 5th Edition. FT Prentice Hall. Wild, J. & Wild, K. & Han, J. C. Y. (2003) International Business 2nd Edition Prentice Hall.RELEVANT JOURNALS via Emerald or EBSCO Business Premier Harvard Business Review Long regorge Planning Sloan Management Review Journal of prevalent Management strategical Management Journal The Journal of Business Strategy Journal of General Management Administrative Science Quarterly OTHER RESOURCES Where applicable videos, business simulations, case studies etc. will be used to enhance and support the module content. 24/09 Introduction to the Module Chapter Case StudiesVenezuela 01/10 Employability Tesco 08/10 The Concepts of Strategy IBM 15/10 Value Creation 13 engagement Launch 2/10 Strategic Options for International Business 14 Wal-Mart/Coca-Cola 29/110 Organisational Structure and Architecture 14 Uni lever 05/12ncing/11 Entry Strategy 15 JCB/General Electric 12/11 Strategic Alliances 15 JCB/General Electric 19/11 Review Strategic concept Assignment Review and Workshop 26/12 Globalization 1 The Globalization of Health Care 03/12 National Differences in Political Economy 2 Indonesia 10/12 Ethics in International Business 5 Knights Apparel Issues in Global Business and Strategic Concepts Autumn 2012 Week CommencingHand-in-Date for Assignment One 19th twenty-sixth November 2012. Session Title Chapter Case Studies 21/01 Welcome Back. Assignment Feedback. Semester 2 Introduction Feedback Group Seminar1-1 Tutorials 28/01 International Trade Theory 6 Bangladeshs Textile Trade 04/02 The Political Economy 7 The Global Financial Crisis 11/02 Foreign Direct Investment 8 Spains TelephonicaAssignment Launch 18/02 Regional Economic Integration 9 NAFTA/Mexican 25/02 Assignment Discussion Assignment Seminar/ workshop 04/03 Exporting & importation 16 MD International 11/03 Global Produ ction 17 Boeing 8/04 Global Marketing and R & D 18 Microsoft 15/04 Consultancy Review Assignment Seminar/ workshop 22/04 Global HRM 19 AstraZeneca 29/04 Closing/Review Review Issues in Global Business and Strategic Concepts Spring 2013 As the module progresses through this semester, more time will be allocated to assignment study within the tutorial period. This assignment is cost 70% and requires application of the module content to achieve a good grade. Hand-in-Date for Assignment Two 26th 3rd May 2013