M Sc International Management - Ideas for research topics

Here are a few suggestions. Of course, you can expand the list. Please narrow down the focus of your topic by making it specific for the country/region/business/product or service you are interested in.

How does management differ in family businesses/small-medium sized businesses ... in cultures X and Y?
Was the decision to merge/take over/privatise/nationalise/enter a joint venture with X good or bad?
How to select staff for a subsidiary in A (country or region)
How to decide on an appropriate IT strategy/solution for a subsidiary/small business in A (country or region)
How to communicate your marketing message in the A (country or region) market
How to manage a multicultural workforce (training needs, organisation or leadership problems, communication problems, differences in working styles or preferences)
How to enter the A (country or region) market
How to find the right marketing strategy for X (company or product/service)
How to target your customers in A (country or region)
How to invest overseas/ in A (country or region)

 

Here is a reminder of management functions:

planning, organising, leading and controlling

Business functions:

e.g. marketing, production, investment, human resources, administration and support