International Business Ii

1. Discuss the concept of counter trade and its operations.
2. Explain the role of international services in the world economy.
3. Examine the functions of central and commercial banks.
4. Analyze the costs and benefits of economic integration.
5. Define international logistics and supply chain management.
6. Explain the differences between domestic and international human resources management.
7. Discuss the major differences in financial reporting.
8. Examine the composition and structure of international taxation.
9. Critically discuss strategic planning in international business.
10. Define and explain the concept of culture.
11. Explain the concept of transfer pricing.
12. Define and explain investment policy.
13. Define free trade zones and its meaning.
14. Examine the international business payment means and foreign exchange market.
15. Explain the terms standardization and adaptation in business.

13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Counter-Trade, International Services, Roles of Central and Commercial Banks, Economic Integration

   • Unit 1: Counter-Trade · 3 hours

     Define counter trade and examine its various types.. Highlight the advantages and drawbacks of counter trade.. Discuss government positions and international trade framework consistency..

2. Week 2Module 1: Counter-Trade, International Services, Roles of Central and Commercial Banks, Economic Integration

   • Unit 2: International Services · 3 hours

     Define international services and examine their role in the world economy.. Compare and contrast services and products.. Discuss global transformation and regulation of services..

3. Week 3Module 1: Counter-Trade, International Services, Roles of Central and Commercial Banks, Economic Integration

   • Unit 3: Roles of Central and Commercial Banks · 3 hours

     Define central and commercial banks and trace the history of the central bank in Nigeria.. Examine the objectives and statutory roles of the central bank.. Discuss the structure of commercial banking and its roles in economic development..

4. Week 4Module 1: Counter-Trade, International Services, Roles of Central and Commercial Banks, Economic Integration

   • Unit 4: Economic Integration · 3 hours

     Explain economic integration and examine its costs and benefits.. Discuss economic community and the emergence of ECOWAS.. Examine sub-regional interests and prevailing economic integration problems..

5. Week 5Module 2: International Logistic and Supply Chain Management, International Human Resources Management, International Accounting and Taxation, Strategic Planning In International Business

   • Unit 1: International Logistic and Supply Chain Management · 3 hours

     Define international logistics and supply chain management.. Examine problems addressed by supply chain management.. Identify major activities and functions of supply chain management..

6. Week 6Module 2: International Logistic and Supply Chain Management, International Human Resources Management, International Accounting and Taxation, Strategic Planning In International Business

   • Unit 2: International Human Resources Management · 3 hours

     Define human resources management and international human resources management.. Differentiate between domestic and international human resources management.. Examine sources for management recruitment and selection criteria for overseas assignments..

7. Week 7Module 2: International Logistic and Supply Chain Management, International Human Resources Management, International Accounting and Taxation, Strategic Planning In International Business

   • Unit 3: International Accounting and Taxation · 3 hours

     Define and explain international accounting.. Discuss major differences in financial reporting.. Examine the composition and structure of international taxation..

8. Week 8Module 2: International Logistic and Supply Chain Management, International Human Resources Management, International Accounting and Taxation, Strategic Planning In International Business

   • Unit 4: Strategic Planning In International Business · 3 hours

     Examine strategic planning in international business.. Discuss the history and benefits of strategic planning.. Examine the strategic planning process..

9. Week 9Module 3: Culture and International Business, Transfer Pricing, Investment Policies, Free Trade Zones

   • Unit 1: Culture and International Business · 3 hours

     Define culture and examine international culture.. Discuss the various elements of culture.. Identify the sources of cultural knowledge..

10. Week 10Module 3: Culture and International Business, Transfer Pricing, Investment Policies, Free Trade Zones

    • Unit 2: Transfer Pricing · 3 hours

      Define transfer pricing and identify its objectives.. Discuss the determinants of appropriate transfer pricing.. Explain internal and external reporting concepts..

11. Week 11Module 3: Culture and International Business, Transfer Pricing, Investment Policies, Free Trade Zones

    • Unit 3: Investment Policies · 3 hours

      Define investment policy and investment policy statement.. Examine the role of the portfolio manager.. Discuss asset allocation and risk tolerance..

12. Week 12Module 3: Culture and International Business, Transfer Pricing, Investment Policies, Free Trade Zones

    • Unit 4: Free Trade Zones · 3 hours

      Define free trade zones and trace their developmental background.. Examine the structure of free trade zones.. Discuss criticisms and benefits of free trade zones..

13. Week 13Module 4: Origin and Control of International Operations

    • Unit 1: International Business Payments and Foreign Exchange Market · 3 hours

      Examine international business payments and the foreign exchange market.. Differentiate between drafts and letters of credit.. Discuss the complex nature of the foreign exchange market and its determinants..

    • Unit 2: Standardization versus Adaptation · 3 hours

      Define standardization and adaptation in business.. Discuss the managerial and contingency perspectives.. Examine factors affecting standardization and adaptation of products and services..