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HI5013 Managing Across Borders - Holmes Institute

Group Case Study Analysis Assignment

Analysis of a Multi-National Corporation (MNC) Case Study

Purpose: Students are required to research and analyse a case study of a multi- national corporation (MNC) of their choosing, based on their own research and interest in the weekly topics from the unit outline.
To adequately complete this assessment, students must follow the sequence of steps outlined below:
1. Identify the most important facts of the case study.
2. Identify the key problems and issues for the MNC.
3. Specify the main problem or the main challenge for the MNC.
4. Brainstorm and then state the alternative courses of action to show how the MNC can deal with the main problem or the main challenge.
5. Evaluate each course of action for the MNC in your own internal group discussion.
6. Discuss and recommend the best course of action for the MNC.

The following Unit Learning outcomes are relevant to this assessment:

1. Critically evaluate the impact of globalization, organisations and their management;
2. Utilise different perspectives to interpret and analyse business, social and cultural problems in an international setting.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the social, political, economic, technological and cultural forces that influence decision-making in international business.
4. Synthesise research and practice regarding international business and management issues and articulate possible solutions to a range of stakeholders.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of business practice and research in the context of globalisation from a management perspective.

Purpose

This group case study analysis is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding of unit concepts, apply their knowledge of the theories and unit material learned and develop group- based problem-solving skills and then apply them to a contemporary multinational entity operating in different markets around the world.

Group Assignment Details:

The case study can be selected from the websites listed (Refer to page 4 below) as provided or from another source, provided that it is deemed an acceptable and credible academic source and is approved by the Unit Co-ordinator. Once approved, students must post a message stating their selected company case study to prevent any duplication!

The case study is to be based on a well-known multi-national corporation (MNC). Students must ensure that their case study has not been selected by another group. Analyse the selected and approved multi-national corporation's (MNC) case study in terms of the following key topics:

- Corporate decision making
- Strategy and Globalisation footprint i.e. which markets has the MNC penetrated.
- Organisational Issues
- Human Resources Management, including training and employment relations

Attachment:- Managing Across Borders.rar