Welche Fragen könnten in einer fachspezifischen mündlichen Sprachprüfung am ESB im Bereich International Management auf Englisch gestellt werden?

Possible **English questions** for a **subject-specific oral language exam at ESB** in **International Management**: ### General International Management - What is international management - How does international management differ from domestic management - Why do companies expand into foreign markets - What are the main challenges of managing internationally - What skills does an international manager need ### Market Entry - What are the main market entry strategies - What are the advantages and disadvantages of exporting - When should a company choose a joint venture - What is the difference between franchising and licensing - Why might a company prefer a wholly owned subsidiary ### Globalization - What are the benefits of globalization for companies - What are the risks of globalization - How does globalization affect small and medium-sized enterprises - Do you think globalization is more of an opportunity or a threat ### Cross-Cultural Management - Why is intercultural competence important in international business - How can cultural differences affect communication - What problems can arise in multicultural teams - How can managers avoid misunderstandings across cultures - Can you give an example of a cultural difference in business behavior ### Leadership and Communication - What makes a good international leader - How should managers communicate in global teams - What is the role of emotional intelligence in management - How can conflicts in international teams be resolved - Why is clear communication important in business ### Human Resource Management - What are the challenges of international HR management - How do companies recruit employees for international positions - What should companies consider when sending employees abroad - What is expatriate management - How can companies motivate international employees ### Strategy - What is an international business strategy - What is the difference between a global strategy and a local strategy - Why is adaptation important in international markets - How can companies gain a competitive advantage internationally - What factors should a company analyze before entering a new market ### Marketing - Should international marketing be standardized or adapted - How do consumer preferences differ across countries - Why is branding important in global markets - What role does digital marketing play in international business - How can social media support international expansion ### Supply Chain / Operations - What are the challenges of global supply chains - Why is risk management important in international operations - How can companies deal with supply chain disruptions - What is the importance of logistics in international business - How has digitalization changed global operations ### Ethics and Sustainability - Why are ethics important in international management - What ethical problems can multinational companies face - What is corporate social responsibility - Why is sustainability becoming more important for global companies - Should companies follow global ethical standards or adapt to local norms ### Current / Opinion Questions - What are the biggest challenges for international companies today - How do political conflicts affect international business - What impact does digital transformation have on management - Is remote work a benefit or a challenge for international teams - What trends will shape international management in the future ### Personal Questions - Why are you interested in international management - What qualities do you have that are useful in this field - Would you like to work abroad Why - In which country would you like to work and why - What are your career goals in international management ### Useful exam phrases in English - In my opinion, ... - One important aspect is ... - A major advantage is ... - However, a possible disadvantage is ... - For example, ... - Compared to domestic management, ... - From a global perspective, ... - This can lead to ... - Another key point is ... - To sum up, ... ### Short sample answer **Question:** What are the main challenges of international management **Answer:** The main challenges of international management are cultural differences, communication problems, legal regulations, and economic uncertainty. Managers also have to deal with different customer expectations and leadership styles. Therefore, flexibility and intercultural competence are very important. **10 very typical oral exam questions:** 1. What is international management 2. Why do companies enter foreign markets 3. What are the main market entry strategies 4. Why is intercultural competence important 5. What challenges do multicultural teams face 6. What makes a good international leader 7. What is the difference between global and local strategy 8. Why is sustainability important in international business 9. How does digitalization influence international management 10. Why do you want to study/work in this field