The purpose of the course is to provide an understanding of international business. The aim is to sensitize the student to the complexities and problems of managing an organization in the changing international environment. The instructor will examine public and professional service organizations in the international context although the focus will be on private firms. Additionally, the course will emphasize on the unique international dimensions of traditional management concerns such as leading, organizing, planning, staffing and evaluating. Finally, the course underlines the cross-cultural reality of the international business challenge.