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<p>This course introduces students to the global business environment. In particular, it will examine why businesses choose to internationalise their operations, identify methods by which this is undertaken and analyse the factors that determine the success of this action. In addition, the course will provide students with skills to identify opportunities, barriers and risks present in a global market place and provides strategies to manage and capitalise upon them. It develops an understanding of the importance of cultural awareness and managerial adaptability in the pursuit of competitive advantage. The course is aimed at middle level managers who are currently or intend to be involved with global business activities, including offshore supply chains, international subsidiaries and other foreign operations or investments.</p>
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<p>This course describes the skills, knowledge and values required to develop an understanding of the international business environment from a firms operational and management viewpoint. The course identifies the similarities and differences between domestic and global corporate functionality and examines the methods by which a firm is able to capitalise on them. In particular, the course highlights the importance of flexibility and adaptability within the management function to gain access to global knowledge and benefit from global efficiencies and opportunities.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This course introduces students to the global business environment. In particular, it will examine why businesses choose to internationalise their operations, identify methods by which this is undertaken and analyse the factors that determine the success of this action. In addition, the course will provide students with skills to identify opportunities, barriers and risks present in a global market place and provides strategies to manage and capitalise upon them. It develops an understanding of the importance of cultural awareness and managerial adaptability in the pursuit of competitive advantage. The course is aimed at middle level managers who are currently or intend to be involved with global business activities, including offshore supply chains, international subsidiaries and other foreign operations or investments.</p>
Unit content
<p>This course describes the skills, knowledge and values required to develop an understanding of the international business environment from a firms operational and management viewpoint. The course identifies the similarities and differences between domestic and global corporate functionality and examines the methods by which a firm is able to capitalise on them. In particular, the course highlights the importance of flexibility and adaptability within the management function to gain access to global knowledge and benefit from global efficiencies and opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080311 - International Business
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bsman3007">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
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Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Recognise how doing business in a global market differs from that of the domestic market.</p>
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<p>Understand the processes and methods by which a firm analyses environmental factors to determine the ethical requirements and social responsibilities needed for global operations</p>
K3
<p>Recognise the internal and external factors that influence the success of global activities. Identify opportunities, barriers and risks present in a global market and understand the methods used to manage them.</p>
K4
<p>Understand the breadth of knowledge within the discipline of international business management and recognise that further knowledge can be acquired.</p>
K5
<p>Recognise the major sectors of the international business environment and associate cultural, social, economic and political awareness with successful international integration.</p>
S1
<p>Determine suitable organisational design and managementpracticeto best utilise the firms available resources in different global locations and functions.</p>
S2
<p>Use appropriate information technology to adapt the firms operations to best suit the environmental, business and economic conditions in a foreign market.</p>
S3
<p>Undertake individual and group research in order to develop verbal and written communication skills to convey relevant concepts associated with international business</p>
A1
<p>Use initiative and judgement in examining and implementing international business practice in a professional workplace environment.</p>
A2
<p>Adapt international business management knowledge and skills to achieve different organisational objectives that exist within a range of organisational and management frameworks.</p>
A3
<p>Demonstrate the ability to confidently communicate practical and theoretical concepts associated with international business management.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Prepare and present research that examines the process and rationale behind a nominated company going global.</p>
<p>Individual project/ Case study/ Short report</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Individual task that examines and compares two multinational corporations which operate in the same industry sector.</p>
<p>Research report/ Assignment/</p>
<p>20-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3
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<p>Test /exam/Other Authentic Assessment in which students demonstrate individual understanding of the fundamentals theories and applications of international business management that has been acquired during workshops, individual research and assessments.</p>
<p>Test /Exam/Other Authentic Assessment</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080311 - International Business
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bsman3007">View unit fees</a>
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