managing in the global context

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Subject Title Managing in Global Context

Subject Code MGT604

Lecturer / Tutor Esther Chaderopa and Stephen Rodwell

Semester July 2019

Assessment Title Task 1: Individual Annotated Bibliography

Learning Outcome/s 1. Analyse and interpret the diverse socio-cultural context in which global companies operate. 2. Analyse and compare organisational behaviour across countries and cultures. 4. Critically evaluate major cultural attributes, including communication styles, to inform management decision making.

Assessment type (group or

individual)

Individual

Weighting 25%

Word count Equivalent of 1500 words

Due date Week 8

Class submission Lecture ☐ Tutorial ☐

Submission type Paper copy ☐ Turnitin ✓

Format / Layout of Assessment (details of what to include) (cross the appropriate check boxes)

ICMS Cover Page Research Question 5 review summaries on research-based academic journal articles

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Assessment instructions (clear, succinct, without repetition)

Students will develop: 1) a research question related to a current global issue or trend facing managers across international jurisdictions and; 2) write 5 review summaries [200-300 words each] on research-based academic journal articles outlining their relevance to the issue, nature of the research (sample, methods, analysis) and key findings and implications for managers. Here are some examples of research questions:

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• What are the common challenges that MNEs face in forming and managing Joint Ventures with State Owned Enterprises in China? • What are the key factors that companies should consider in choosing between Greenfield and Brownfield Investments? • How to create an effective cross-cultural training program for Australian expatriates? • How to become an effective leader in a high-power distance culture? You should develop your own research question. Your research question should be different from those of the other students.

Readings for the assessment

Refer to textbooks and other resources in Moodle/LMS.

Grading Criteria / Rubric See the MGT604 ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY GRADING CRITERIA file on the Moodle site