| Description: | Globalization is a centuries-long process that has accelerated dramatically in the past fifty years. Increasingly markets have become more integrated and business transactions take place on an international scale. Small, medium and large sized corporations invest and trade across national borders. This process has been affecting our lives, raising many questions for people and companies. How is the world changing? How should companies do business in foreign countries with different political, economic, and legal systems? Should a company operating in a global context take into consideration cultural differences? How should companies behave ethically in a global context? Are international trade and investment a good thing for all countries? What are the strategic and operating tools to compete in a global market place? The aim of the course is to answer these questions through the analysis of the actual facts and the use of different theories on international trade. Specifically, this course focuses on the main concepts in the field of international business and trade, decision-making in an international firm environment and the analysis of the strategies and the decisions made by international organizations. |