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HI5013 Managing Across Borders - Holmes Institute

Learning Outcome 1: An understanding of the impact of globalization on managers and organizations;
Learning Outcome 2: An understanding of strategy issues in international business;
Learning Outcome 3: An understanding of the skills required by managers to manage in a global context;
Learning Outcome 4: An understanding of major entry and exit strategies of international business;
Learning Outcome 5: An understanding of the social, political, economic, technological and cultural forces that influence decision-making in international business.

Learning Outcomes:
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 business practice and research in the context of globalisation from a management perspective.

Purpose and requirement of this assessment:
Students are required to research and analyse a case study of a multi-national corporation (MNC) based on 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.

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 business practice and research in the context of globalisation from a management perspective.Group Case Study Analysis Assignment - Managing Across Borders

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

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.

This is strictly required to be your own original work. Plagiarism will be penalised. Students are required to apply the theories and knowledge derived from the unit materials, demonstrate critical analysis and problem- solving skills, provide a considered and comprehensive evaluation of their selected case study. Students must use correct in-text citation conventions.

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
In this report,
• Use sub-headings
• Use appropriate paragraphing
• Reference the sources used with correct in-text citation conventions / protocols.
• Provide a full list of references at the end using correct referencing conventions
• Check the safe-assign report and re-submit if it is Medium or High risk.
• Your final submission is due Friday of Week 10 at Midnight. Late submissions will attract penalties at the rate of -5% per day.
Required Activities:
• Firstly, students should familiarise themselves with the unit content from weeks 6 -11.
• Students will need to work in co-operative groups and select a case study after careful consideration. (Refer to page 4 below)
• Students should supplement their knowledge with wide research of the MNC in the case study and consider referencing other academic sources, which will support their case study analysis.
• Finally, students will need to discuss the case study and collectively determine the key problems and issues, specify the main problem / challenge, determine alternative courses of action for the MNC, carefully evaluate each course of action and lastly, make a recommendation as to what the best course of action is for the MNC, based on your group discussion.

• Students should then prepare and complete a group report, which covers the key topics within the overall case study analysis.
• Students must follow the correct in-text citation conventions / protocols and end of report referencing conventions using the Harvard referencing style.
Assignment Structure Requirements and Guidance:
1. Holmes Institute Cover Page [This is essential and must be completed accurately. This is available on Blackboard]
2. Executive Summary - This should be a concise summary of the main argument and the conclusions made.
3. Introduction paragraph - A short paragraph which includes the background, scope and the main points raised in the report in order of importance. There should also be a brief conclusion statement at the end of the Introduction.
4. Main Body of the report contains clear Topic Headings for each paragraph provided.
5. Appropriate paragraphing must be used - each paragraph should include detailed information, which elaborates on the main points raised in the Introduction. This is where in-text citation is required and reference is made to specific references and other information obtained from research.
6. Page Numbers must be used - this is best practice and ensures the report is well presented and formatted.
7. Reference the sources used with correct in-text citation conventions. Follow the Harvard method.
8. Reference List at the end must be in the Harvard Style and be mainly academic Journal Articles.
9. The report must be within the 3,000-word limit.
10. Check the safe-assign report and modify the submission if it is Medium or High risk. You have up to three attempts. NOTE: The report must be submitted through Safe-Assign.

• Select a company (MNC) case study of your choice from one of the following websites noted below and obtain approval from the Unit Co-ordinator prior to starting the group report.

• Students must post a message to the "Groups" Discussion Forum on Blackboard to inform the other students of the case selected to prevent duplication.

Attachment:- Unit Outline.rar