Strategic Management and Electronic Reserve Readings

Course Syllabus
School of Business
MGT/448 Version 5
Global Business Strategies
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Course Description

The manager's perspective in the fields of international payments, international trade, and investment are analyzed. Emphasis is given to the materials and concepts that illuminate the strategies, structure, practices, and effects of multinational enterprises.

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Course Materials

Hill, C. W. (2009). International business. Competing in the global marketplace (7th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill.

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Week One: Contemporary Global Business Environment

Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Define globalization.
1.2 List the major drivers of globalization.
1.3 Explain some effects of globalization.
1.4 Compare and contrast the role of economic integration in promoting global business.
1.5 Relate the stage of economic development of an economically integrated region to potential business opportunities.

Readings
Read Ch. 1 of International Business.
Read Ch. 2 of International Business.
Read Ch. 3 of International Business.
Read Ch. 5 of International Business.
Review this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
Read the Week One Read Me First.

Participation
Participate in class