INMGT588-22A (NET)

International Business Strategy

30 Points

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Division of Management
School of Management and Marketing

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Joanna Scott-Kennel

Joanna Scott-Kennel
5022
MSB.4.26
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joanna.scott-kennel@waikato.ac.nz

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: helena.wang@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper focuses on the international business strategy of organisations, industries and countries. International business strategy at the level of the organisation identifies the differences between national and international competitors and the complex environment in which they operate. The international strategy utilised by an industry identifies the forces that drive that industry, including competitive pressures and government policy.

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Paper Structure

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This class will be taught online as a NET paper using panopto software via Moodle (see right hand menu). There are 12 sessions in all. Each panopto session corresponds to a chapter in your e-textbook, International Business Strategy: A New Zealand Perspective. A pdf copy of your textbook can be downloaded online (under resources) free of charge. Additional sessions may be scheduled to help with assignments, as and when required.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

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    To understand the similarities and differences between domestically focused business strategy and international business strategy, and how strategy formulation needs to be grounded in an understanding of the complexities of the international business environment
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    To lead a critical discussion on a topic in international business and international management and discuss the theoretical and practical implications

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    To demonstrate how international business strategies and theories underpin the ways in which organisations seek to operate internationally and contribute to New Zealand's economic growth in the wider Asia Pacific context

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    To demonstrate an ability to think laterally and creatively about international business problems and practice in international organisations

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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Critical Viewpoint Post - Global Change
24 Mar 2022
11:30 AM
15
  • Online: Moodle Forum Discussion
2. Critical Viewpoint - Constructive Reply
24 Mar 2022
12:30 PM
5
  • Online: Moodle Forum Discussion
3. Case study 1 Part I
14 Apr 2022
11:30 AM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Case Study 1 Part II
12 May 2022
11:30 AM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Group Case Study 2
9 Jun 2022
11:30 AM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Scott-Kennel, J. & Akoorie, M E. 2014. International Business Strategy: A New Zealand Perspective. MI Publishing. This is an e-book, will be supplied free of charge. The cases needed for this course will also be made available free of charge.

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Recommended Readings

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Other resources needed for assignments can be obtained online or via reference material available in the library. For other theoretical resources please see recommended resources, below. These are supplementary readings, in the form of academic journal articles, below. Those articles that can be accessed electronically are highlighted (by author's name) and are identified by their electronic source. Just click on the highlighted name. Readings are also available via Waikato Reading Lists, see https://rl.talis.com/3/waikato/lists/693D064A-ED3E-2CE4-E74E-280572F9391E.html?login=1

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Online Support

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This paper uses Moodle. Questions of an academic nature should be emailed directly to the course co-ordinator. Questions relating to technical issues should be directed to its.helpdesk@waikato.ac.nz
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Workload

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300 hours
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: STMGT200 or INMGT200 or STMGT305 or INMG311 or equivalent

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: INMG412, INMG512, STMG588 and INMG588

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