Asian Business and Management

Subject IBUS90002 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2014.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Three hours of classes per week
Total Time Commitment:

Approximately 2.5 hours of personal study per hour of class time is required to achieve a satisfactory level of performance

Prerequisites:

Entry into the Master of International Business or Master of International Relations or Master of Commerce (Management) or Master of Commerce (Marketing).

Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

None

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements for this entry.

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Contact

Email: Jane.lu@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject will examine how the strategy, institutional context and organisation of firms from East and Southeast Asian economies differ from 'typical' western firms. It will explain and conceptualise the nature of Asian management and business practices from an economic, cultural and institutional perspective. The subject draws on insights from cross-cultural management, entrepreneurship theory, institutional and organisational studies, strategic management and social network analysis to explore management systems in the Asian region. Students will be able to apply the knowledge and skills learnt to evaluate the viability of the transferability of Asian management systems.

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this subject, you should be able to:

  • Become familiar with the concepts, frameworks and techniques of analysis of the business environment in Asia.
  • Explain and analyse the business environment in Asia from economic, cultural and institutional perspectives.
  • Compare and contrast the differences in business environments between Asia and other regions of the world.
  • Understand cross-national differences in business environments in Asia.
  • Apply the contextual knowledge about the business environment in Asia to analyze and make decisions faced by companies indigenous to Asia, or for companies from other regions of the world that are competing in Asia.

Assessment:

Assessment: 2-hour take-home examination due in the first week of the examination period (50%), group assignment of 4000 words (40%) due mid to late semester, and class participation (10%) between Weeks 3 to 11.

Prescribed Texts:

To be advised

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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Generic Skills:

On successful completion of this subject, students should have improved the following generic skills:

  • Synthesis and application of competing managerial theories;
  • Problem solving and critical analytical skills, which should be developed via the use of small group discussions, case studies and research projects;
  • Collaborative learning and teamwork skills,which should be fostered by working in smallgroups;
  • Oral and written communication skills, whichshould be developed via group work, group presentations and preparation of the major assignment.
  • Demonstrate a capacity to successfully work independently as well as collaboratively with personal accountability.

Related Course(s): Master of Commerce (Management)
Master of Commerce (Marketing)
Master of International Business
Master of International Business
Master of Management
Master of Management
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: 100 Point Master of International Relations
200 Point Master of International Relations

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