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EGSM 646: Global Strategic Management Report a Broken Link

The study of international business strategy is concerned with the challenges, opportunities, and problems that face corporations operating outside of their domestic environment. The growing interdependency of the world economies means that organizations must understand international economic forces in order to plan for strategic and operational success.

You will develop an appreciation for the unique competitive, sociocultural, and political environments in which international business takes place, will acquire the skills necessary to deal with these changes, and will focus on those managerial issues that follow from the definition and implementation of corporate strategy for worldwide operations.

Required Readings

Lesson 1

Moore, K., & Rugman, A. (2003). Canadian multinationals are regional, not global, Policy options, 24(7), 44-46.

The link will bring you to the 'Publications' area of the Policy Options Web site. Click on 'Back Issues' and then choose '2003, 'August 2003', and then scroll and click on the title of the article.

Lesson 2

Kline, J. M. (2005). Ethics for international business: Decision making in a global political economy. New York: Routledge.

This book has been linked to via Google Book Search, and is an excellent source for ethical and social responsibility dilemmas in international business, and the growing importance of non-government organizations.
Idahosa, P. (2002). Business ethics and development in conflict (zones): The case of Talisman Oil, Journal of Business Ethics, 39 (2002), (3), 227-246.
VIDEO CLIP 1 - HIGH-SPEED VERSION: Philips of Holland: Cor. J. Van der Klugt, President. Harvard, Product #302811, 8 minutes.
VIDEO CLIP 1 - LOW-SPEED VERSION: Philips of Holland: Cor. J. Van der Klugt, President. Harvard, Product #302811, 8 minutes.

Lesson 3

There are no readings this week.

Lesson 4

VIDEO CLIP 2 - HIGH-SPEED VERSION: P&G Japan: The SK-II Globablization Project. Harvard, Product #304811, 16 minutes.
VIDEO CLIP 2 - LOW-SPEED VERSION: P&G Japan: The SK-II Globablization Project. Harvard, Product #304811, 16 minutes.

Lesson 5

VIDEO CLIP 3 - HIGH-SPEED VERSION: Xerox and Fuji Xerox. Harvard, Product #794518, 8 minutes.
VIDEO CLIP 3 - LOW-SPEED VERSION: Xerox and Fuji Xerox. Harvard, Product #794518, 8 minutes.
NON-TEXTBOOK READING: Goerzen, A. (2005). Managing Alliance Networks: Emerging Practices of Multinational Companies. Academy of Management Executive, 19(2), 94-107.

Lesson 6

VIDEO CLIP 4 - HIGH-SPEED VERSION: Walt Disney's Dennis Hightower. Harvard, Product #396511, 8 minutes.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This video clip has two segments within it. View the first and second segments within the video clip as directed by the Study Guide and by your coach.
VIDEO CLIP 4 - LOW-SPEED VERSION: Walt Disney's Dennis Hightower. Harvard, Product #396511, 8 minutes.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This video clip has two segments within it. View the first and second segments within the video clip as directed by the Study Guide and by your coach.
VIDEO CLIP 5 - HIGH-SPEED VERSION: BRL Hardy: Globalizing an Australian Wine Company: Interviews with Steve Millar and Christopher Carson. Harvard, Product #300506, 21 minutes.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This video clip has several segments within it. View the segments within the video clip as directed by the Study Guide and by your coach.
VIDEO CLIP 5 - LOW-SPEED VERSION: BRL Hardy: Globalizing an Australian Wine Company: Interviews with Steve Millar and Christopher Carson. Harvard, Product #300506, 21 minutes.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This video clip has several segments within it. View the segments within the video clip as directed by the Study Guide and by your coach.

Lesson 7

Lieberthal, K. & Lieberthal, G. (2003). The great transition. Harvard Business Review, 81(10), 70-81.

Lesson 8

NON-TEXTBOOK READING: Berggren, C. (2004). Global dreams – local teams: Rhetoric and realities of transnational innovation. International Journal of Innovation Management, 8(2), 115-145.
NON-TEXTBOOK READING: Rondinelli, D. A. (2003). Transnational corporations: International citizens or new sovereigns? Business Strategy Review, 14(4), 13-21.
VIDEO CLIP 6 - HIGH-SPEED VERSION: Jack Welch at GE: 1981-2001 - The Evolution of a Chief Executive. Harvard, Product #304814, 27 minutes.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This video clip has several segments within it. View the segments within the video clip as directed by the Study Guide and by your coach.
VIDEO CLIP 6 - LOW-SPEED VERSION: Jack Welch at GE: 1981-2001 - The Evolution of a Chief Executive. Harvard, Product #304814, 27 minutes.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This video clip has several segments within it. View the segments within the video clip as directed by the Study Guide and by your coach.