Managing the Multinational (MGMT20006)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2019

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This subject explores three important areas of concern facing managers of multinational corporations. First, it examines the relationship and balance between global integration and local responsiveness that lies at the heart of understanding strategies of multinational corporations (MNCs). This brings with it the question of organisational structure and design and aspects of the internal management of the MNC such as subsidiary tasks, control and coordination. Second, it delves into the many factors within host economies that impact on MNC operations. Third, it also deals with contemporary issues around managing MNCs such as international strategic alliances, MNCs from emerging economies, and sustainability.

Intended learning outcomes


  • Describe the main theories, frameworks and tools applicable to the strategic management of multinational companies (MNCs),
  • Apply these theories, frameworks and tools to real-life scenarios and to critically evaluate their usefulness.
  • Describe the complexity of conducting business across national borders, and trends in the international business environment and their impact on the strategic management of MNCs.

Generic skills

• High level of development: written communication; problem solving; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; teamwork.
• Moderate level of development: oral communication; collaborative learning; application of theory to practice; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; receptiveness to alternative ideas.

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

One of:

 

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MGMT20001 Organisational Behaviour
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MGMT10002 Principles of Management
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
IBUS20002 Business in the Global Economy
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Corequisites

One of:

 

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MGMT20001 Organisational Behaviour
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MGMT10002 Principles of Management
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
IBUS20002 Business in the Global Economy
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Non-allowed subjects

Students may not receive credit for both

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MGMT20006 Managing the Multinational
Not available in 2019
 12.5
and 325-303 Strategic Management of Multinationals.

Recommended background knowledge

Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Assessment

Additional details

  • One group assignment not more than 3000 words due between weeks 3 and 7 (25%)
  • One individual assignment not more than 1500 words due between weeks 8 and 11 (15%)
  • A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (60%)
  • To pass this subject students must pass the end of semester examination.

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Dates & times

Not available in 2019

Time commitment details

170 Hours

Last updated: 20 March 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.

  • Subject notes

    Subject to replace 325-303 Strategic Management of Multinationals

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    Breadth TrackManagement & Leadership in Today's Global Economy
  • Breadth options

    This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:

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    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 20 March 2025