This unit is an introduction to the globalisation of business. It focuses on business activities that cross national boundaries including movements of goods, services, capital, personnel and technology. The unit presents conceptual frameworks for the analysis of international business problems and issues encountered by multinational corporations, small- and medium-sized enterprises engaged in exporting and other forms of international business. Topics include the interaction of international business firms with a host country's economic, political, social and cultural environments; political and business risk analysis; formation and management of international joint ventures and wholly... -- Course Website
