Businesses of all sizes and types operate in a global environment. This unit provides students the opportunity to consider the variety of business perspectives and complexities faced by executives and managers as they operate within the global marketplace. This unit emphasises research, critical appraisal, and problem solving within highly-competitive (and often unfamiliar) business situations. While conducting business across borders, managers are faced with challenges that require them to have some understanding of different cultures, political structures, trade systems, social norms, marketing and Human Resource Management practices. This unit seeks to equip students with the foundation knowledge to successfully manage in this diverse international business environment.