MNB3701/101/3/2021
Principles of Global Business Management
MNB3701
Semesters 1 and 2
Department of Business Management
This tutorial letter contains important information
about your module.
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CONTENTS
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1INTRODUCTION …………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 4
2PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
2.1Purpose ……………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………….. 4
2.2Outcomes ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
3LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS ………………………….…………………………………………….. 5
3.1Lecturer(s) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
3.2Department …………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………… 5
3.3University …………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………… 5
4RESOURCES ……………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………. 6
4.1Prescribed book(s) ……………………………………..…………………………………………………………………… 6
4.2Recommended book(s) …………………………………………………………………………………………….…….. 6
4.3Electronic reserves (e-reserves) ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
4.4Library services and resources …………………………..…………………………………………………………….. 6
5STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ………………………………..………………………………………………….. 7
6STUDY PLAN …………………………………………………………………………………………………….………….. 7
7PRACTICAL WORK ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
8ASSESSMENT ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7
8.1Assessment criteria …………………………………….………………………………………………………………….. 7
8.2Assessment plan ………………………………………..………………………………………………………………….. 7
8.3Assignment numbers and due dates …………………………………………………………………………………. 7
8.4Guidelines for answering essay and case study type assignments ………………………………………… 8
8.5Submission of assignments ……………………………….…………………………………………………………… 11
8.6The assignments ………………………………………..………………………………………………………………… 12
8.6.1 Assignments semester 1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12
8.6.2 Assignments semester 2 ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15
8.7Plagiarism …………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………… 15
8.8The examination ………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………. 15
9FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ……………………………………………………………………………… 15
10SOURCES CONSULTED ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15
11IN CLOSING …………………………………………….………………………………………………………………….. 16
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12ADDENDUM ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16
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Dear Student
1 INTRODUCTION
It is our pleasure to welcome you to the module: Principles of Global Business Management,
(MNB3701) for the 2021 academic year. We hope and trust that you will find this module
interesting, inspiring and informative.
2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES
2.1 Purpose
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the theories and concepts of Global
Business Management and, in particular, the dynamic environments within which global
business are conducted. The module is designed to expose students to the dynamics of cross-
border business involved and galvanise the knowledge that students need to identify and
understand the implications of international business environments for cross-border operations.
It accordingly provides the necessary knowledge and insight into the external environmental
influences that need to be considered in global strategic decisions, including decisions
regarding cross-border trade, investment and operations. This module further attempts to
explain basic global management processes and procedures, including those related to
international trade, investment and financing.
2.2 Outcomes
On completion of this module, you should be able to
demonstrate
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an understanding of the structure of the global business environment and the ability to
analyse and evaluate information for decision-making purposes
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an ability to explain the global monetary system and evaluate the role of the
International Monetary Fund, the foreign exchange market and the global capital markets in
the context of international business (the latter with an emerging market orientation)
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the integrated knowledge of the fundamentals and importance of global business
management, the theories and practices of international trade and investment, and the role
of regional economic integration in enhancing global business endeavours
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3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS
3.1 Lecturer(s)
The details of the lecturers responsible for this module are as follows:
Name: Mr Francois Crafford
E-mail: crafff@unisa.ac.za
Office: Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria, Nkoana Simon Radipere Building, Room 4-
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Name: Ms Kgomotso Molefe
Email: esegoekp@unisa.ac.za
Office: Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria, Nkoana Simon Radipere Building, Room 4-
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