- Docente: Davide Castellani
- Credits: 8
- SSD: SECS-P/08
- Language: English
- Moduli: Davide Castellani (Modulo 1) Elisa Carloni (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Forli
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in International Politics and Economics (cod. 5702)
Learning outcomes
At the completion of the course, students will be able to identify and frame issues related to the global environment in which international companies operate. This includes the ability to understand the implications of operating across national borders, evaluate different internationalisation processes, comprehend the implications of globalisation, cultural, and social differences, and analyse corporate strategies and organisational structures.
Course contents
The course will cover the following topics:
1. The World of International Business
- An introduction to International Business
- General Frameworks in International Business
- Multinational Enterprises, Innovation and Competitiveness
2. The Environment of International Business
- International Politics
- International Culture
- International Trade
- International Financial Markets and Institutions
3. International Business Strategy
- Multinational Strategy
- Organizing Strategy
- Corporate Strategy and National Competitiveness
4. Functional area strategies
- Production Strategy
- Marketing Strategy
- Human Resource Management Strategy
- Political Risk and Negotiation Strategy
- International Financial Management
Readings/Bibliography
Required readings:
Collinson, S., Narula, R., & Rugman, A. (2020). International Business, 8th Edition, Pearson.
Chapter 1-15
Additional suggested readings/material might be indicated during the teaching term.
Teaching methods
Classes will combine lectures and discussions around selected case-studies.
Assessment methods
Assessement will be based on a final written exam, consisting of a combination of 12 multiple choice questions and one open question. Each multiple-choice question is worth 2 marks and the open question is worth up to 8 marks. Students totalling more than 30 marks will be graded “30 e lode”. The students will have no more than 40 minutes to submit their final exams and no support material and tools (such as books, notes, dictionaries, and electronic devices) are allowed during the exam.
An optional coursework activity will be available for students attending class. This will consists of a case study that will be assigned to teams of 3-4 students. Each team will make a presentation during the last week of term.
This groupwork activity is not compulsory, and will be marked 0-3 marks, which will add to the mark in the final exam.
Teaching tools
Case studies and lecture slides will be used to support lecture delivery. These will made available in advance of classes.
Office hours
See the website of Davide Castellani
See the website of Elisa Carloni