International Business Project-1.ppt

International Business Project Introducer: Ariel Introduction The course focuses on examining theoretical and practical issue involves in managing business projects in an international setting. The goal is to learn about project management in general and its central concepts, to use the business research methods to solve problems generated during the business. Learning outcomes The purpose of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to work as a team to identify, develop and present a research project on an appropriate international business or international management issue. Learning outcomes Identify and select an appropriate international business or management issue for a research project. Negotiate a team structure for undertaking tasks, roles and responsibilities necessary for completing the research project on time. Develop a research proposal. Select appropriate primary and secondary sources of data. Apply relevant research methods to collecting and analysing data. Prepare a written research report including recommendations and conclusions. Present research findings to a public forum. Course contents (I) Defining the research issue/problem: - brainstorming for ideas. exploratory research for ideas. list of questions to establish criteria for assessing validity and appropriateness of ideas. Course contents (II) Selecting team structure: - definitions, descriptions and explanations of different types of structures. - Setting of ground rules for team behaviour, performance of tasks and activities. - Explanation and development of appropriate project management plan Course contents (III) Developing research proposal: information on what is proposed. information on how to proceed. information on why the proposed strategy is selected. information on objectives, hypotheses, study design, research instrument, sample size, data processing pr