Select and answer one of the following questions:
1. How would you access the way in which Institutional Theory or 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 the related theory (theories)
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.•