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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
The unit introduces students to the diverse business traditions that operate in the Asian region. Our core aim is to develop an understanding of how business enterprises in these diverse traditions apply and to develop appropriate business strategies in the context of the new global economy. In this unit we will focus on four major business traditions in Asia: the Japanese, the South Korean, and the overseas and mainland Chinese. In each tradition, we examine the type of business enterprise that has emerged focussing on the nature of business organisation, leadership, management style, business strategy and the general business culture that has evolved in each. A key feature of each of these traditions is their continued regional and international expansion and we will explore the adaptations occurring in this internationalisation process. What makes this transformation of business strategy so challenging is the fact that international trade and investment cycles will always be present when businesses consider their strategic options. In this context, phases of rapid expansion are inevitably followed by periods of downturn and crisis. Now that all significant business enterprises are globalising, the anticipation of these twists and turns is even more critical.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On-campus students attend a weeklythree-hour seminar, comprising a lecture, video, presentation of case study and discussion. Online students access the program via Blackboard. Regular online access is required.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Enterprise Case Study | 30% |
| Assignment | Written Assignment | 30% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Enterprise Case Study | 30% |
| Assignment | Written Assignment | 30% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 40% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
The unit introduces students to the diverse business traditions that operate in the Asian region. Our core aim is to develop an understanding of how business enterprises in these diverse traditions apply and to develop appropriate business strategies in the context of the new global economy. In this unit we will focus on four major business traditions in Asia: the Japanese, the South Korean, and the overseas and mainland Chinese. In each tradition, we examine the type of business enterprise that has emerged focussing on the nature of business organisation, leadership, management style, business strategy and the general business culture that has evolved in each. A key feature of each of these traditions is their continued regional and international expansion and we will explore the adaptations occurring in this internationalisation process. What makes this transformation of business strategy so challenging is the fact that international trade and investment cycles will always be present when businesses consider their strategic options. In this context, phases of rapid expansion are inevitably followed by periods of downturn and crisis. Now that all significant business enterprises are globalising, the anticipation of these twists and turns is even more critical.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On-campus students attend a weeklythree-hour seminar, comprising a lecture, video, presentation of case study and discussion. Online students access the program via Blackboard. Regular online access is required.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Enterprise Case Study | 30% |
| Assignment | Written Assignment | 30% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study | Enterprise Case Study | 30% |
| Assignment | Written Assignment | 30% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 40% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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