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Managing the Multinational (MGMT20006)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Not available in 2023
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Overview
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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 May 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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IBUS20002 | Business in the Global Economy | Not available in 2023 |
12.5 |
MGMT10002 | Principles of Management |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MGMT20001 | Organisational Behaviour |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Note: these can be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
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 May 2023
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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One group assignment not more than 3000 words due between weeks 3 and 7
| From Week 3 to Week 7 | 25% |
One individual assignment not more than 1500 words due between weeks 8 and 11
| From Week 8 to Week 11 | 15% |
An examination
| During the examination period | 60% |
Last updated: 20 May 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2023
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 20 May 2023
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:
Type Name Breadth Track Management & Leadership in Today's Global Economy - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
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 May 2023