At the end of this course, the students; 1) Know about globalization and how it affects business world. 2) Explain the importance of values, culture, social structure, religion in global workplace. 3) Know about nations? political, economic and legal systems 4) Know about economic development of nations and the main ways to measure development. 5) Explain the relationship between economic transition and political risks 6) Identify the major international trade theories, and the benefits, volume and pattern of international trade 7) Know about the motives for government intervention and the tools that nations use, the global trading system and how it promotes free trade. 8) Know about different types of strategies and organizational structures that international companies use 9) Explain how companies analyze international business opportunities and how managers screen and research markets 10) Know about international entry modes and strategic factors in selecting entry mode 11) Explain international marketing strategies and production activities 12) Explain how companies finance their various international operations 13) Know about international staffing policies, recruitment and selection
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
No
COURSE DEFINITION
The aim of this course is to evaluate managemet knowledge through the impact of national cultures. The concepts of parochialism, cultural diversity, cross-cultural management studies, worldwide developments in global environments are considered in the international management context. The topics of different levels of cultures, international management strategies, political risk and negotiation management, cross-cultural communication, decision-making and controlling, the validity of organizational behavior theories (leadership, motivation), human resources management applications in international environments, future of international management would be elaborated.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Globalization
2nd Week
Cross-Cultural Business
3rd Week
Political Economy and Ethics
4th Week
Economic Development of Nations
5th Week
International Trade Theory
6th Week
Foreign Economy of Trade
7th Week
International Strategy and Organization
8th Week
MIDTERM
9th Week
Analyzing International Opportunities
10th Week
Selecting and Managing Entry Modes
11th Week
Developing and Marketing Products
12th Week
Managing International Operations
13th Week
Hiring and Managing Employees
14th Week
REVISION
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
McFarlin, Dean ve Sweeney, Paul (2006) International Management: Strategic Oppurtunities and Cultural Challenges. Luthans, Fred ve Doh, Jonathan (2009) International Management: Culture, Strategy and Behavior.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Quiz
1
10
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
2
2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
14
1
14
Preparation for Final exam
1
60
60
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
40
40
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
2
2
Homework
Total Workload
160
Total Workload / 30
5,33
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
