International Management - Practical insights

  • type: Seminar (S)
  • chair: Zentrale Einrichtungen - Studium Generale. Forum Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft (FORUM)
  • semester: WS 24/25
  • time: Tue 2024-11-05
    14:00 - 17:15, once
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    Tue 2024-11-19
    14:00 - 17:15, once
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    Tue 2024-12-03
    14:00 - 17:15, once
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    Tue 2024-12-17
    14:00 - 17:15, once
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    Tue 2025-01-07
    14:00 - 17:15, once
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    Tue 2025-01-21
    14:00 - 17:15, once
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    Tue 2025-02-04
    14:00 - 17:15, once
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  • lecturer: Dr. Tim Gerhardt
  • sws: 2
  • lv-no.: 1130478
  • information: On-Site
Content

International management is a critical field addressing the complexities of conducting business across national borders.

Understanding geopolitical opportunities and risks is key, as companies must navigate varying political climates, trade regulations, and international relations, significantly impacting operations and strategy.

Global competitiveness is another major focus, as firms strive to maintain an edge in diverse, dynamic markets. This involves managing strategies, structures, and resources globally, ensuring agility and responsiveness to market demands. Efficient allocation and coordination of resources across countries are crucial for sustaining competitive advantage.

Corporate culture and global diversity play a paramount role, with embracing diverse cultures within the workforce fostering innovation and enhancing problem-solving capabilities. Understanding and integrating different cultural perspectives is vital for effective management and communication.

Employee retention and talent management are significant, as global businesses must attract and retain skilled employees who navigate international market complexities. Comprehensive talent management strategies addressing diverse needs and expectations are required.

Lastly, cybersecurity and data protection are critical in the digital age. As businesses operate globally, they face heightened cyber threats and must ensure robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information and maintain trust.

In summary, international management is a multifaceted field requiring a deep understanding of geopolitical, cultural, competitive, and technological factors to manage global business operations successfully. To translate its core elements into business initiatives and human action is key to steer interantional organizations and to change into success.

Language of instructionEnglish
Organisational issues

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