Aberystwyth University International Management Questions

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We began class with a discussion of how International Business was operating and, during the course of the semester, we spent time discussing currents events, reading case studies, presenting mini-case studies, hearing from four guest lecturers, and preparing a term project on an international organization to understand better the concepts presented in the textbook.
A. Describe three significant International Management concepts you have learned over the semester;
B. Explain how each concept applies to a specific current event, case study, mini-case study, guest lecturer or term project.
C. What might you, as a business professional, do differently in the future because of what you have learned in this course?
Your essay will be evaluated on the basis of your creative thought, mastery of management concepts and effective writing. (1-1.5 pages)
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Business Strategic Management

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Complete each essay question using only the material found in book ISBN 978-0-13-416784-8
Concepts of Strategic Management and Cases in Strategic Management by Fred David, 15th edition, 2015, Prentice Hall.
1.Distinguish between long-range planning and strategic planning .Provide examples to illustrate your point.
2.Identify the pitfalls in strategic planning for which management should watch out, then pick any five and discuss, in detail, the strategic implications of this risk.
3.Compare and contrast vision statements with mission statements. Describe why a mission statement is so important in the strategic-management process.
4.Identify and discuss 10 external forces that must be examined in formulating strategies: economic, social, cultural, demographic, environmental, political, governmental, legal, technological, and competitive. Give examples of each.
5.Define Competitive Intelligence (CI) and discuss three ways that CI can be gathered.
6.Explain Porter’s Five Forces Model and its relevance in formulating strategies. For each competitive force, discuss one condition that is likely to increase the threat of that force.
7.Explain how to develop and use an External Factor Evaluation (EFE) Matrix. Discuss the five steps needed to develop an EFE Matrix.
8.Explain how to develop and use a Competitive Profile Matrix.
9.Identify the five basic functions of management, and describe each function with an emphasis on their relevance in formulating strategies.
10.First, discuss the importance of financial analysis in strategic management. Next, discuss the three separate fronts on which an effective financial ratio analysis is conducted. Then, discuss the limitations of financial ratio analysis.
11.Describe the purpose and importance of an Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) Matrix. Then, discuss the five steps involved in performing an IFE.
12.What are the characteristics of effective strategic objectives? Discuss why it is important to clearly state objectives.
13.The textbook lists eleven types of strategies. Describe and give examples of each.
14.Define the three types of integration strategies. Give examples and guidelines for when each is strategically appropriate.
15.Define the three intensive strategies. Give examples and guidelines for when each is strategically appropriate.
16.Discuss, in detail, the SWOT Matrix. Describe each component of the matrix and discuss its strategic implication. Discuss the use of the SWOT Matrix in strategic analysis.
17.Compare and contrast the BCG Matrix and the IE Matrix. What are the benefits and limitations of each?
18.Diagram and explain the Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM).Describe the positive features and limitations of this analytic tool.
19.Discuss the differences between strategy formulation and strategy implementation.
20.Compare and contrast the different types of organizational structures: functional, divisional, and matrix. Describe each and discuss the advantages and disadvantages.
21.Although there are many marketing activities that impact the success or failure of strategy-implementation efforts, three activities are indicated in the text as being especially important. What are these three activities? Discuss why they are so important.
22.Discuss the major R&D approaches for implementing strategies. Discuss guidelines used to determine whether a firm should conduct R&D internally or externally.
23.Discuss Rumelt’s four criteria for evaluating strategies. List and describe each of the three strategy-evaluation activities.
24.Discuss the four different perspectives related to the Balanced Scorecard and explain what the Balanced Scorecard attempts to balance. Identify and explain the questions that must be asked when using Balanced Scorecard Analysis.
25.Discuss how business ethics, social responsibility, and sustainability are interrelated.
26.Discuss the reasons why preserving the environment should be a permanent part of doing business. Describe a sustainability report.
27.Discuss the potential advantages to initiating, continuing, and/or expanding international operations.
28.Explain the concept of protectionism. Discuss the role that protectionism plays in global commerce.
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International business management

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please use attachment file to answer the 4 following questions . please free plagiarism .
the answer must be not more than a half page and use simple word .
CH4
1.Briefly discuss the development and diffusion of knowledge in the decentralized federation, the coordinated federation, and the centralized hub, respectively.
Topic: Administrative Heritage
2. Briefly discuss the characteristics of the decentralized federation organizational model.
Topic: Administrative Heritage
Ch 6
5. A firm is entering a strategic alliance and the CEO is worried about managing the firm’s boundaries. What would you recommend to the firm and why?
Topic: Building and managing collaborative ventures
6. Managing knowledge flow is important for a firm that wants to get the most from its partnership with another company. What can a firm do to ensure it gets the most from its collaboration while preventing the outflow of information they do not wish to share with their alliance partner?
Topic: Building and managing collaborative ventures
 
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BHM 3: Employee Relations in Context

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Coursework Title:
 
A 3000 word essay on the following topic:
 
 
Critically examine the role of the State (government) as an actor in employment relations.
 
 
 
 
Task Details/Description:
 
Students are expected to write an essay not exceeding 3000 words on the given essay topic.
 
 
 
Module Learning Outcomes Assessed:
 

  1. Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts, theories and perspectives of employee relations
  2. Critically evaluate the impact of local, national and global contexts shaping employee relations.
  3. Examine the roles and functions of different groups or stakeholders in employment relationship

 
 
 
Presentation Requirements:
 
Word Count: 3000
 
Font Size: 12
 
Line Spacing: Double
 
The word count includes citations within the main body of your essay. However, it excludes the list of bibliographic references at the end of your essay, any tables and graphs.
 
 
Submission Date & Time:
 
14 December 2018 by 12 noon.
 
Assessment Weighting for the Module:
 
Percentage: 100%
 
 
Assessment Criteria
 

  1. Ability to engage in a critical review of relevant literature
  2. Demonstrate wider reading and ability to engage in independent research which goes beyond lecture materials.
  3. Ability to think laterally across topics covered on this module to answer the essay question
  4. Argue analytically, logically and coherently.
  5. Wherever possible, support arguments with evidence from published sources
  6. Cite and/or quote sources of information appropriately in the main body of the essay. Provide full list of bibliographic references at the end of the essay.

 
 
 
Ethical Requirements
 
Students are not expected to collect primary data for this essay. However, if they choose to do so, they will be required to follow the University’s ethical regulations and seek written approval from the tutor.
 
 
Essential Reading for Coursework Task
(if in addition to reading provided in the module outline):
 
Please note that this is not intended as an exhaustive or definitive list of readings for this piece of coursework. Instead, the articles/chapters listed below should be viewed as core or essential readings that may act as a start point as you prepare to tackle this assignment:
 
 
Frege, C. and Kelly, J. (2013) ‘Comparative Employment Relations in the Global Economy’ Routledge, London and New York
 
Williams, S. (2014) ‘Introducing Employment Relations – A Critical Approach’, Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK.
 
Dundon, T. and Rollinson, D. (2011), ‘Understanding Employment Relations’ 2nd edition, McGraw-Hill, Berkshire, England.
 
Frege, C. and Kelly, J. (2004) ‘Varieties of Unionism – Strategies of Union Revitalization in a Globalizing Economy’ Oxford, Oxford University Press.
 
 
Badigannavar V. (2017) ‘Is Social Partnership the Way Forward for Indian Trade Unions? Evidence from Public Services’ International Labour Review, Vol.156 (3-4): 367-394
 
Badigannavar,V. and Kelly, J. (2012) ‘Do Labour Laws Protect Labour in India? Union experiences of workplace employment regulations in Maharashtra, India’ Industrial Law Journal vol.49 (4): 439-470
 
 
Workplace Employment Relations Survey 2011-12.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-2011-workplace-employment-relations-study-wers
 
 
Website of the Trades Union Congress UK http://www.tuc.org.uk/
 
Website of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) http://www.ituc-csi.org/
 
Website of the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) http://www.aflcio.org/
 
China Labour Bulletin http://www.clb.org.hk/en/
 
Solidarity Federation http://www.solfed.org.uk/
 
European Trade Union Confederation http://www.etuc.org/european-trade-union-confederation
 
Confederation of British Industry (CBI) http://www.cbi.org.uk/
 
Involvement and participation association of UK http://www.ipa-involve.com/
 
Institute of Directors www.iod.com
 
Institute of Employment Rights www.ier.org.uk
 
 
This is not an exhaustive list of readings or internet sources. Please do your own independent research in addition to the readings & information sources listed above. Please refer to the module outline/specification for a list of useful journals recommended for this module.
 
 

 
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