mgt2img international management
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
MGT2IMG
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In the context of the globalisation of markets and the growing economic interdependence between countries, it is crucial for future managers to develop skills that can help them motivate and lead employees to conduct effective cross-national and cultural interactions. Upon successful completion of this subject, students will have a comprehensive understanding of issues related to cross-cultural, HR and other operational facets of managing a multinational enterprise. Topics covered include understanding national cultural differences, dimensions of national and corporate cultural inter-cultural communication, motivation and cross-cultural leadership, and ethical, sustainable international operations management.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNicola McNeil
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites MGT1FOM OR BUS1BUF
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects MGT3IMG
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students undertaking a major in Management or HRM in the Bachelor of Business are strongly encouraged to undertake MGT1FOM.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify the forces of globalisation and evaluate their impact on International Management (i.e. demonstrating a thorough understanding of the forces and impact of globalisation)
- Activities:
- Lecture and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
02. Analyse challenges of managing a diverse labour force in relation to a recognised Management Model (i.e. examining the challenges of managing a diverse labour force)
- Activities:
- Lecture and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
03. Assess the impact of differences in national cultural values and social institutions on the main management processes, such as motivating, leading, communicating, negotiating, HRM and organisation design (i.e. considering the impact of differences in national cultural values and social institutions on the main management processes)
- Activities:
- Lecture and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
04. Explain and assess the processes (e.g. key strategies) of leadership, management and development of labour in multinational enterprises (including staffing options used)
- Activities:
- Lecture and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
05. Analyse the implications of ethical principles, personal and organisational values, and social responsibility in global practices;
- Activities:
- Lecture and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
06. Communicate and engage with a scholarly and professional audience on issues and dimensions of International Management
- Activities:
- Lecture and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
07. Participate effectively in teams to produce an outcome for a professional and scholarly audience in International Management.
- Activities:
- Lecture and tutorials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
Subject options
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Dandenong, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicola McNeil
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one case study analysis | 1,500 word essay | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
| one final 2-hour examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one group presentation | 10-minutes per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Dandenong, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicola McNeil
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one case study analysis | 1,500 word essay | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
| one final 2-hour examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one group presentation | 10-minutes per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicola McNeil
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one case study analysis | 1,500 word essay | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
| one final 2-hour examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one group presentation | 10-minutes per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Melbourne, 2015, Summer 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorApollo Nsubuga-Kyobe
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 02 - 07
Two 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one case study analysis | 1,500 word essay | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
| one final 2-hour examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one group presentation | 10-minutes per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Sydney, 2015, ACN Summer Semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicola McNeil
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 45 - 05
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 05 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one case study analysis | 1,500 word essay | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
| one final 2-hour examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one group presentation | 10-minutes per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Sydney, 2015, ACN Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNicola McNeil
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 28 - 39
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one case study analysis | 1,500 word essay | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
| one final 2-hour examination | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| one group presentation | 10-minutes per student | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |