In addition, national income, international trade theory and commercial policies, foreign exchange markets, and the balance of international payments will be treated briefly. The major objective of this course is to provide participants with real life examples of the application of quantitative methods, such as business statistics and operations research, to help business executives solve problems in competitive business environments. It includes an analysis of different national environments, advantages and problems associated with various forms of international operations, and management strategies of international firms. Special emphasis is placed on direct investment, licensing and other contractual arrangements, and management strategies in the key areas of organization and control, marketing, and finance. Operations Management B z Problems in the management of operations systems are studied.
Emphasis is placed on strategy issues.
Areas of interest include the planning, design, operation, and control of these systems. Emphasis is placed on the basic marketing concept that a firm's long-run market position is enhanced by the creation of a differential advantage while meeting consumer desires. This course identifies and provides a framework for analyzing a firm's major financial decisions. This course helps students to understand the important human resource management issues and practices which affect organizational performance. In order to explore these issues in depth, the course will enable students to understand human behaviour in organizations.