This course introduces and discusses the fundamentals of theoretical frameworks used commonly in international business research, especially applying into Asia-Pacific region. For example, product life cycle theory, new trade theory- first mover advantage, the competitive advantage of nations, flying geese patterns, OLI (ownership, location, internalization) framework, network externalities, transaction cost economics (agency theories), social networks, and institutional theories.
授課方式
1. Lectures and powerpoint presentation of required text.
2. Course requirements
(1) Class participation：In order to achieve the objectives of this course, you are always expected to be thoroughly familiar with assigned reading materials prior to coming to class. Your class participation grade will be determined by the quality and amount of your participation. You should read two most important newspapers Financial Times and The Asia Wall Street Journal, which are located in the offices 315 and 210. When you read these papers, you should pay more attention to the questions of "Why", "What", "Who" and "How". And the important issues of these news will be included in each exam.
(2) 2 Exams：Exams are meant to assess your grasp of concepts and principles introduced in class. They will be based upon material from the text, readings and lectures.
(3) Articles presentation.
課程內容與進度
Part 1: Introduction
Part 2: Country Differences
Part 3: The Global Trade and Investment Environment
Part 4: The Global Monetary System
Part 5: The Strategy and Structure of International Business
Part 6: Business Operations
教科書/參考書
Chen, Y.-M. (Original author: Hill, C.W.L.) (2006) International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace, 6th edition. McGraw-Hill.
Ghemawat, P. (2001) Distance still matters: The hard reality of global expansion. Harvard Business Review, 79(8), 137-147.
