MANAGING ACROSS BORDERS
MGT2IMG
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will develop and enhance your appreciation of how constant and/or evolutionary changes to the international business environment influences the operations and conduct of domestic and across border For-Profit and Not for Profit enterprises. You will examine key strategic and structural drivers and tools that support globalization and the establishment of multi-national enterprises. You will be exposed to the models, approaches and challenges of successful cross-cultural management, negotiations, communications, and knowledge transfer. Lastly, throughout the subject, you will be required to develop, and incorporate sustainable ethical principles and practices, including CSR, to the responsibilities of operating and managing multi-national, across borders For Profit / Not for Profit enterprises. At all times an awareness of 'digital disruption' to effective and sustainable management practices will be incorporated into all modes of assessment and workshop activities.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBiju Philip
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discipline Specific | International Management: Culture, Strategy and Behavior | Preliminary | Luthans, F and Doh. J; 23rd Ed; 2019 | McGraw-Hill Education |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically analyse current business-related issues and factors affecting the impact of international management and/or across-border practices and processes on domestic businesses.
- Activities:
- Pecha, Essay, In-workshop tests
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
02. Research and analyse significant opportunities, disadvantages and processes of sustainable international / across-border business development, including market selection and entry
- Activities:
- Pecha, Essay, Worksheets
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
03. Assess the impact of differences in national cultural values and social institutions on the management of multi-national and across border enterprises, including Not For Profits (NFP's)
- Activities:
- Pecha, Essay, Worksheets
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
04. Analyse and understand the implications for managers of ethical, social, corporate and environmental responsibilities on the behaviour of multi-national / across-border enterprises, including NFP''s.
- Activities:
- Pecha, In-workshop tests
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
05. Engage and model global leadership and negotiation skills and competencies in international management and practices with multi-cultural parties and entities
- Activities:
- Pecha, In-workshop tests, Worksheets
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
06. Enhance skills in the use of digital and non-digital tools to communicate effectively and clearly within a cross-cultural business environment.
- Activities:
- Pecha, Essay, Worksheets
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills (Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills (Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills)
Subject options
Select to view your study options…
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBiju Philip
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
at night
from week 31 to week 42
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x 8 to 10 minute group presentation including group contract | Groups of 4 students; one case-based presentation using digital tools; submitted via YouTube; one group contract via LMS; (overall equivalent 1,800 words individual);(Presentation Hurdle of 40%;) | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One x individual cultural literacy case-study / theory-based essay(equivalent 1,200 words) | Individual, submitted via LMS | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One x individual 40 minute in-workshop case-study based activity.(equivalent 500 words) | Case study given the prior week (not questions); closed book; exam conditions prevail; undertaken in workshop. | 15 | 02, 03, 05 |
| Six x individual LMS based and/or in-workshop worksheet based activities (200 words) | Worksheets embedded in LMS weekly activities and/or handed out and completed in workshops; all workshop topics covered; (equivalent best 4 out of 6) | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 06 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBiju Philip
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
at night
from week 31 to week 42
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x 8 to 10 minute group presentation including group contract | Groups of 4 students; one case-based presentation using digital tools; submitted via YouTube; one group contract via LMS; (overall equivalent 1,800 words individual);(Presentation Hurdle of 40%;) | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One x individual cultural literacy case-study / theory-based essay(equivalent 1,200 words) | Individual, submitted via LMS | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One x individual 40 minute in-workshop case-study based activity.(equivalent 500 words) | Case study given the prior week (not questions); closed book; exam conditions prevail; undertaken in workshop. | 15 | 02, 03, 05 |
| Six x individual LMS based and/or in-workshop worksheet based activities (200 words) | Worksheets embedded in LMS weekly activities and/or handed out and completed in workshops; all workshop topics covered; (equivalent best 4 out of 6) | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 06 |
Bundoora (LaTrobeCollege), 2020, Week 42-05, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBiju Philip
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
in week 42
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x 8 to 10 minute group presentation including group contract | Groups of 4 students; one case-based presentation using digital tools; submitted via YouTube; one group contract via LMS; (overall equivalent 1,800 words individual);(Presentation Hurdle of 40%;) | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One x individual cultural literacy case-study / theory-based essay(equivalent 1,200 words) | Individual, submitted via LMS | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One x individual 40 minute in-workshop case-study based activity.(equivalent 500 words) | Case study given the prior week (not questions); closed book; exam conditions prevail; undertaken in workshop. | 15 | 02, 03, 05 |
| Six x individual LMS based and/or in-workshop worksheet based activities (200 words) | Worksheets embedded in LMS weekly activities and/or handed out and completed in workshops; all workshop topics covered; (equivalent best 4 out of 6) | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 06 |
Bundoora (LaTrobeCollege), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBiju Philip
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x 8 to 10 minute group presentation including group contract | Groups of 4 students; one case-based presentation using digital tools; submitted via YouTube; one group contract via LMS; (overall equivalent 1,800 words individual);(Presentation Hurdle of 40%;) | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One x individual cultural literacy case-study / theory-based essay(equivalent 1,200 words) | Individual, submitted via LMS | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One x individual 40 minute in-workshop case-study based activity.(equivalent 500 words) | Case study given the prior week (not questions); closed book; exam conditions prevail; undertaken in workshop. | 15 | 02, 03, 05 |
| Six x individual LMS based and/or in-workshop worksheet based activities (200 words) | Worksheets embedded in LMS weekly activities and/or handed out and completed in workshops; all workshop topics covered; (equivalent best 4 out of 6) | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 06 |
Melbourne, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBiju Philip
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 42
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x 8 to 10 minute group presentation including group contract | Groups of 4 students; one case-based presentation using digital tools; submitted via YouTube; one group contract via LMS; (overall equivalent 1,800 words individual);(Presentation Hurdle of 40%;) | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One x individual cultural literacy case-study / theory-based essay(equivalent 1,200 words) | Individual, submitted via LMS | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One x individual 40 minute in-workshop case-study based activity.(equivalent 500 words) | Case study given the prior week (not questions); closed book; exam conditions prevail; undertaken in workshop. | 15 | 02, 03, 05 |
| Six x individual LMS based and/or in-workshop worksheet based activities (200 words) | Worksheets embedded in LMS weekly activities and/or handed out and completed in workshops; all workshop topics covered; (equivalent best 4 out of 6) | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 06 |
Melbourne, 2020, Summer 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeremy Seward
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
02
-
07
One 4.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 02 to week 07
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x 8 to 10 minute group presentation including group contract | Groups of 4 students; one case-based presentation using digital tools; submitted via YouTube; one group contract via LMS; (overall equivalent 1,800 words individual);(Presentation Hurdle of 40%;) | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One x individual cultural literacy case-study / theory-based essay(equivalent 1,200 words) | Individual, submitted via LMS | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One x individual 40 minute in-workshop case-study based activity.(equivalent 500 words) | Case study given the prior week (not questions); closed book; exam conditions prevail; undertaken in workshop. | 15 | 02, 03, 05 |
| Six x individual LMS based and/or in-workshop worksheet based activities (200 words) | Worksheets embedded in LMS weekly activities and/or handed out and completed in workshops; all workshop topics covered; (equivalent best 4 out of 6) | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 06 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBiju Philip
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
at night
from week 31 to week 42
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x 8 to 10 minute group presentation including group contract | Groups of 4 students; one case-based presentation using digital tools; submitted via YouTube; one group contract via LMS; (overall equivalent 1,800 words individual);(Presentation Hurdle of 40%;) | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One x individual cultural literacy case-study / theory-based essay(equivalent 1,200 words) | Individual, submitted via LMS | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One x individual 40 minute in-workshop case-study based activity.(equivalent 500 words) | Case study given the prior week (not questions); closed book; exam conditions prevail; undertaken in workshop. | 15 | 02, 03, 05 |
| Six x individual LMS based and/or in-workshop worksheet based activities (200 words) | Worksheets embedded in LMS weekly activities and/or handed out and completed in workshops; all workshop topics covered; (equivalent best 4 out of 6) | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 06 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPhuc Nguyen
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
at night
from week 31 to week 42
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x 8 to 10 minute group presentation including group contract | Groups of 4 students; one case-based presentation using digital tools; submitted via YouTube; one group contract via LMS; (overall equivalent 1,800 words individual);(Presentation Hurdle of 40%;) | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One x individual cultural literacy case-study / theory-based essay(equivalent 1,200 words) | Individual, submitted via LMS | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One x individual 40 minute in-workshop case-study based activity.(equivalent 500 words) | Case study given the prior week (not questions); closed book; exam conditions prevail; undertaken in workshop. | 15 | 02, 03, 05 |
| Six x individual LMS based and/or in-workshop worksheet based activities (200 words) | Worksheets embedded in LMS weekly activities and/or handed out and completed in workshops; all workshop topics covered; (equivalent best 4 out of 6) | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 06 |
Sydney, 2020, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeremy Seward
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
10
-
22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 22
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x 8 to 10 minute group presentation including group contract | Groups of 4 students; one case-based presentation using digital tools; submitted via YouTube; one group contract via LMS; (overall equivalent 1,800 words individual);(Presentation Hurdle of 40%;) | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One x individual cultural literacy case-study / theory-based essay(equivalent 1,200 words) | Individual, submitted via LMS | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One x individual 40 minute in-workshop case-study based activity.(equivalent 500 words) | Case study given the prior week (not questions); closed book; exam conditions prevail; undertaken in workshop. | 15 | 02, 03, 05 |
| Six x individual LMS based and/or in-workshop worksheet based activities (200 words) | Worksheets embedded in LMS weekly activities and/or handed out and completed in workshops; all workshop topics covered; (equivalent best 4 out of 6) | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 06 |
Sydney, 2020, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBiju Philip
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
46
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
in week 46
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x 8 to 10 minute group presentation including group contract | Groups of 4 students; one case-based presentation using digital tools; submitted via YouTube; one group contract via LMS; (overall equivalent 1,800 words individual);(Presentation Hurdle of 40%;) | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One x individual cultural literacy case-study / theory-based essay(equivalent 1,200 words) | Individual, submitted via LMS | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One x individual 40 minute in-workshop case-study based activity.(equivalent 500 words) | Case study given the prior week (not questions); closed book; exam conditions prevail; undertaken in workshop. | 15 | 02, 03, 05 |
| Six x individual LMS based and/or in-workshop worksheet based activities (200 words) | Worksheets embedded in LMS weekly activities and/or handed out and completed in workshops; all workshop topics covered; (equivalent best 4 out of 6) | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 06 |
Sydney, 2020, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBiju Philip
Class requirements
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 42
and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One x 8 to 10 minute group presentation including group contract | Groups of 4 students; one case-based presentation using digital tools; submitted via YouTube; one group contract via LMS; (overall equivalent 1,800 words individual);(Presentation Hurdle of 40%;) | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| One x individual cultural literacy case-study / theory-based essay(equivalent 1,200 words) | Individual, submitted via LMS | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One x individual 40 minute in-workshop case-study based activity.(equivalent 500 words) | Case study given the prior week (not questions); closed book; exam conditions prevail; undertaken in workshop. | 15 | 02, 03, 05 |
| Six x individual LMS based and/or in-workshop worksheet based activities (200 words) | Worksheets embedded in LMS weekly activities and/or handed out and completed in workshops; all workshop topics covered; (equivalent best 4 out of 6) | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 06 |