analytical thought regarding international development organisations ’ environment B u s i n e s s F i n a n c e

Answer ONE of the following 3 questions. Q1. “Corporations are under increasing pressure to contribute to the communities in which they operate and to adopt more socially responsible business practices throughout their entire range of operations” (Luthans and Doh, 2020:87). Critically evaluate this statement. Your essay should focus on the value chain of a specific product or service * of your choice and must consider the interests of different stakeholder groups. Note *Your essay should not draw directly from the organizational case material you used for your Group Presentation. Q2. What can organizations do to support the successful selection, performance and retention of employees sent to work on an overseas assignment? Illustrate your answer with reference to relevant cultural adjustment theories and international management practices in a specific crosscultural setting. Q3 How well does the concept of a “glass ceiling” explain the barriers to achieving career success women working in international organizations face? In your answer evaluate both the external environment and internal culture of an employing organization and suggest what managers can do to improve gender equality at work in that context.

Assessment Criteria • Overall, provide a competent discussion of relevant material and evidence of critical and analytical thought regarding international development organisations’ environment and how it impacts on their effectiveness. • Sound knowledge and accurate assessment of the published literature, relevant debates and evidence related to the subject area of international management theory and practice. • A sound conceptualisation of the main issues. Demonstrates a satisfactory use of evidence to support arguments and conclusions. • Demonstrates the ability to integrate management theory with practice showing how managers can in solve problems associated with a cross-cultural management focus. • Effectively present logically-structured, well-argued essay, using an appropriate level of writing skill which adheres to academic conventions in style and approach to referencing.