Describe, using academic references, the international challenges and possible opportunities
for managers operating in a global environment.
Provide a recent practical example of an Australian organisation which has faced the challenges
of international competition and expansion. You can use companies which have been in recent news, such as Qantas, or Ford, for sources.
Give your personal view of how some of the conflict generating and solutions could have been handled in
a more effective process.
You will find chapters 1, 2, 3, and 9, 11, 14 from Luthans & Doh (2017) particularly relevant, along with
other readings.
Criteria used to grade this task:
1. Style – Essay
2. Due Date – Week 5
3. Contribution to assessment: 25%
4. Word limit: 2000 words (please include a word count)
Content:
Good understanding of international environment, challenges facing managers operating in a
global business environment.
Demonstrate insightful interpretation of the conflicting context and apply relevant frameworks
and management principles to analyse and critique the management solutions.
A clear logical flow between paragraphs. Comprehensiveness of argument, given word limit.