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International Comparative Management
Paper instructions:
choose question 1 which is How would you access the way in which cultural theories (e.g., Schein’s Model; Hofstede’s Model,
Kluckhohn-Strodtbeck Model; and Trompenaars Model) might be applied to international management
practice? Answer this question with reference to a culture-related theory and contemporary business
practice.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU)
College of International Management
International Comparative ManagementEA (033013EA)
2014 Spring Semester
An Individual Essay (40%)
Select and answer one of the following questions:
1. How would you access the way in which cultural theories (e.g., Schein’s Model; Hofstede’s Model,
Kluckhohn-Strodtbeck Model; and Trompenaars Model) might be applied to international management
practice? Answer this question with reference to a culture-related theory and contemporary business
practice.
2. With reference to a case of MNC (Multinational Corporation), design a case study for the purpose of
teaching executives of a corporation about the importance of understanding about dynamics of
international management (IM). You should pick a success or failure case that provides a powerful
example of how IM issues (e.g., Institutional dynamics, Cross-cultural management, WTO, International
trade and investment, NGOs, Sustainable Management and International Marketing) are central to the
function of an international corporation.
3. To what extent is corporate social responsibility (CSR) related to your country’s institutional and cultural
context?
Word length: You should write approximately 2000 words for this assignment. The absolute maximum
length is 2,000 words, including footnotes, but excluding references and appendices. Please state clearly the
word count of your document.
What you need to do:
This is intended to be a typical essay style question, so you should write in an essay style (using subheadings
where appropriate) and reference appropriately using the APA system. Essays will be evaluated on the
following criteria:
? Ability to develop and communicate a clear line of argument that is supported by conceptual and
empirical evidence
? Research of the relevant academic and practical literature related to the question
? Comprehension, analysis, synthesis and application of the relevant conceptual and theoretical
material
? Ability to link practical recommendations to analysis of the problem
Purpose of the assignment
The main objectives of this assessment are:
? To develop skills in critical analysis and evaluation of International Comparative Management
issues;
? To assess skills in research and communication of complex IM issues
? Develop a deeper and more sophisticated understanding of certain facets of IM.
Submission Period: July 28 (Monday) – July 30 (Wednesday) 16:30.
? The essay should be handed to the designated room (#H102) during July 28 (Monday) – July 30
(Wednesday) 16:30. (*Please reconfirm with the announcement of Academic Office on the
submission details.)
