Rapid economic growth in most of Asia during recent decades has seen the emergence of large corporate enterprises which were organised in ways different from companies based in Western countries. This course discusses the evolution of Japanese, Korean and ethnic Chinese conglomerate enterprises and business networks. It introduces students to the particulars of corporate organisation and management of these enterprises, and elaborates the degree to which these help explain the success of Asian companies. Evolution and particulars of Asian business enterprise will be placed in the economic and social context of the countries where these companies originated

Upon successful completion of the requirements for this course, students will be able to:

1. define, explain and illustrate the drivers of rapid economic growth and development of Asian economies, industries and firms, and the issues confronted by firms doing business in Asia;
2. work well in diverse teams to deliver stated goals and outcomes;
3. research and critically analyse the issues confronted by firms doing business in Asia; and,
4. communicate effectively in oral and written forms about the diverse facets of Asia and how to do business in this part of the world, using appropriate concepts, logic and rhetorical conventions.

• Weekly quizzes
• Case presentation
• Issue presentation
• Individual assignment A
• Individual assignment B
• Mid-Semester test
• Final exam

3 hour seminar plus private study time.

At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree

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