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Title International Management
Code ULMS548
Coordinator Dr M Li
Work, Organisation and Management
Ming.Li2@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 7 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 16

 12

         28
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 122
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Examination There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2  Two hours    50       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Group Project There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2  2500 words    50       

Aims

To understand the challenges facing global managers and assess major factors involved in the management of international business activities. To be able to evaluate the key issues involved in effective cross-cultural management and to be able to assess the effectiveness of solutions to issues arising the management of international business activities. To be able to understand the strategic importance to the firm of the IHRM function and its various responsibilities. To develop global competencies and prepare students for a successful international career.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Understand the key issues involved in the effective management of international business activities

(LO2) Undertake comparative analysis of major issues in cross-cultural management in different countries, industries and businesses and to be able to understand and evaluate the importance of cultural differences for effective management of international business activities

(LO3) Analyse and evaluate the findings of the literature on the major factors thought to influence effective management of international business activities

(LO4) Apply the results of analysis and evaluation of the literature to practical issues in the management of international business activities

(S1) Adaptability

(S2) Problem solving skills

(S3) Numeracy

(S4) Commercial awareness

(S5) Teamwork

(S6) Organisational skills

(S7) Communication skills

(S8) IT skills

(S9) Global competence

(S10) Lifelong learning skills

(S11) Ethical awareness

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Lectures will provide overviews of key issues and guidance on relevant literature and data sources from the internet and online teaching materials e.g. GlobalEdge and Vale Columbia Centre.
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description: Issues outlined in the lectures will be developed in the seminars using exercises and by accessing internet sources before and during the seminars.
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Syllabus
 

Introduction to international management and global manager’s environment: the challenges global managers face in today’s global business environment and how the global business environment affects strategic and operational decisions managers must make; Cross-cultural management: discuss how culture and cultural differences affect international management such as business communication, negotiation, decision making and leadership; International human resource management: challenges that international managers face in staffing, training and compensating employees for global operations and discuss approaches in developing and managing global management teams.

Recommended Texts
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