BU5012 - Leading International Business

BU5012

Leading International Business

5

20 CC   10 ECTS

Queen's Park, Chester

None

Tutor contact 40 hours
Self directed activity 160 hours
Scheduled hours Placement Hours Independent Guided study
40 0 160

It is expected that students will attend all sessions to ensure effective learning and actively engage with all directed and guided reading and preparatory activities for classes.

Some of the concepts and areas of study and skill development that may be covered include:

  • Planning for International Business
  • Effective business management
  • Managing across cultures
  • Leadership and Management
  • The international political economy
  • Developing international strategy
  • International cooperation and collaboration
  • Responsible Corporate Behaviour; The role of ethical and social responsibility in international business
  • Organisational development and behaviour
  • Managing Change
  • Managing Information and Technological Resources

n.b. the above list is indicative only and may be varied at any time.

Building on previous study at level 4, this module will continue to develop students' knowledge and understanding of organisations and the international business environment. This module will introduce students to the key issues in leading and managing businesses with particular focus on the international dimension.

The aim of the module is to equip students with the range of knowledge required by managers to contribute to leading organisations in the global business environment.

Students will attend lectures, seminars and case study sessions. Lectures will be used to deliver key concepts, ideas theories and examples. Seminars will allow the further exploration of the lectures and will also allow students the opportunity to acquire further subject specific knowledge through individual and group work. Seminars will also be used for formative assessments whereby students will have the opportunity to discuss their work with tutors and gain valuable feedback on their work in order that they can develop their learning.

The assessments for the module will allow students the opportunity to examine and evaluate key concepts and theories and their application to ‘real-life’ business and industry issues. The learning and teaching strategy for the module will allow students to develop both subject specific knowledge and transferable skills.

On successful completion of this module the student is expected to be able to:

  1. Evaluate the resources, core competencies and dynamic capabilities required for competitive advantage in the international market;
  2. Critically evaluate international business management practices;
  3. Evaluate appropriate techniques for managing and leading an international business;
  4. Work collaboratively in small groups to research and produce a presentation that effectively demonstrates an ability to analyse and communicate effectively;
  5. Plan and prepare a business report based on research and using information provided.

Component Weighting % Learning outcome(s) assessed Assessment category
12,000 word individual report50%2,3,5Coursework
2Group presentation and report (2,000 word equivalent)50%1,4Coursework
Methods of Reassessment: The student will be reassessed only on the component or components, which they have failed within a module.  Where it is difficult to replicate the exact assessment (i.e. a group assessed piece of work), a task that is equivalent or proportionate to the original, will be set.  This will be designed to meet the required learning outcomes.

Core Text 

Kelly, P. (2009). International business and management. London: Cengage Learning.

Mullins, L. J. (2016). Management and organisational behaviour (11th ed.). Harlow: Pearson Education.

Other Texts

Brooks, I., & Weatherston, J. (2011).The international business environment: Challenges and changes (2nd ed.). Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall.

Czinnkota, M., Ronkainen, I., Moffett, M., Marinova, S., & Mrainov, M. (2009) International Business,  Wiley.

Daniels, J. D., Radebaugh, L. H., & Sullivan, D. P. (2014). International business: Environments and operations (15th ed.). Harlow, United Kingdom: Pearson Education.

McFarlin, D. B., & Sweeney, P. D. (2014). International management: Strategic opportunities and cultural challenges (4th ed.). London: Routledge.

Morrison, J. (2011). The global business environment: Meeting the challenges. Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.

Sitkin, A., & Bowen, N. (2013). International business: Challenges and choices (2nd ed.). United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.

Turner, C., & Johnson, D. (2010).International business: Themes and issues in the modern global economy (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.

Journals

Academy of Management Journal

International Journal of Business and Management

The Leadership Quarterly

Journal of International Business Studies

Journal of Management Studies

e-Resources

EBSCO business source elite

The Financial Times

Harvard Business Review

Ian Shotton

Faculty of Business and Management

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