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AMPMGT805 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop and manage international business operations

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency AMPMGT805 - Develop and manage international business operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate businesses in increasingly international contexts. The unit brings together many functional aspects of business and operationalises them in an international business context.This unit applies to leaders or managers who perform or oversee the international business functions of an enterprise.The unit relates to small to medium-sized enterprises and business units within large enterprises.Business leaders and managers must understand and respond to the international context businesses operate within and factors affecting business activity.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency must be demonstrated through sustained performance over time, at an appropriate level of responsibility and under typical operating and production conditions for the enterprise.

Assessment must ensure:

access to an actual workplace or simulated environment

competence is consistently demonstrated over time, and over a range and variety of complex tasks/projects and situations

access to resources normally used in the workplace, including organisational policies and procedures, and relevant legislation

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify and analyse impacts of international factors on the business operation and functions
  • Confirm core activities, customer base, business values and current business direction
  • Review performance data from all areas of the business to identify strengths, weaknesses and critical success factors relevant to international business activity
  • Identify and analyse trends and developments trends for their potential impact on international business activity
  • Gather and analyse comparative international market information as a basis for reviewing business performance
       
Element: Investigate international business opportunities in the areas of investment, trade, finance and workforce development
  • Gather and document market intelligence from available sources
  • Assess current capabilities to identify areas for improvement or exploitation within international markets
  • Analyse international market performance of existing and potential competitors and their products or services to identify potential opportunities or threats
  • Identify and analyse legal, ethical and environmental constraints of the international market for their effect on international business activity
  • Identify current and emerging needs in international markets that link positively to the business's strengths or capabilities
  • Identify business needs in terms of changes required to address international market opportunities
       
Element: Operate international business activities
  • Identify available international business positioning strategies and choose a strategy to meet marketing requirements
  • Develop a positioning implementation plan in accordance with organisational requirements
  • Identify international business options and develop strategies for products, pricing, sourcing, logistics, promotion and distribution
  • Identify options and proposed strategies for international business payments, investment capital and accounting and taxation issues
  • Identify relevant international financial compliance requirements and regulations
  • Identify and prepare documentation requirements for export
  • Identify investment, trade, financial, taxation and workforce risks in the international business operation and develop contingency strategies
  • Develop or amend operational plans to address international business activity in accordance with organisational requirements
       
Element: Identify and analyse impacts of international factors on the business operation and functions
  • Confirm core activities, customer base, business values and current business direction
  • Review performance data from all areas of the business to identify strengths, weaknesses and critical success factors relevant to international business activity
  • Identify and analyse trends and developments trends for their potential impact on international business activity
  • Gather and analyse comparative international market information as a basis for reviewing business performance
       
Element: Investigate international business opportunities in the areas of investment, trade, finance and workforce development
  • Gather and document market intelligence from available sources
  • Assess current capabilities to identify areas for improvement or exploitation within international markets
  • Analyse international market performance of existing and potential competitors and their products or services to identify potential opportunities or threats
  • Identify and analyse legal, ethical and environmental constraints of the international market for their effect on international business activity
  • Identify current and emerging needs in international markets that link positively to the business's strengths or capabilities
  • Identify business needs in terms of changes required to address international market opportunities
       
Element: Operate international business activities
  • Identify available international business positioning strategies and choose a strategy to meet marketing requirements
  • Develop a positioning implementation plan in accordance with organisational requirements
  • Identify international business options and develop strategies for products, pricing, sourcing, logistics, promotion and distribution
  • Identify options and proposed strategies for international business payments, investment capital and accounting and taxation issues
  • Identify relevant international financial compliance requirements and regulations
  • Identify and prepare documentation requirements for export
  • Identify investment, trade, financial, taxation and workforce risks in the international business operation and develop contingency strategies
  • Develop or amend operational plans to address international business activity in accordance with organisational requirements
       


Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify and analyse impacts of international factors on the business operation and functions

1.1 Confirm core activities, customer base, business values and current business direction

1.2 Review performance data from all areas of the business to identify strengths, weaknesses and critical success factors relevant to international business activity

1.3 Identify and analyse trends and developments trends for their potential impact on international business activity

1.4 Gather and analyse comparative international market information as a basis for reviewing business performance

2. Investigate international business opportunities in the areas of investment, trade, finance and workforce development

2.1 Gather and document market intelligence from available sources

2.2 Assess current capabilities to identify areas for improvement or exploitation within international markets

2.3 Analyse international market performance of existing and potential competitors and their products or services to identify potential opportunities or threats

2.4 Identify and analyse legal, ethical and environmental constraints of the international market for their effect on international business activity

2.5 Identify current and emerging needs in international markets that link positively to the business's strengths or capabilities

2.6 Identify business needs in terms of changes required to address international market opportunities

3. Operate international business activities

3.1 Identify available international business positioning strategies and choose a strategy to meet marketing requirements

3.2 Develop a positioning implementation plan in accordance with organisational requirements

3.3 Identify international business options and develop strategies for products, pricing, sourcing, logistics, promotion and distribution

3.4 Identify options and proposed strategies for international business payments, investment capital and accounting and taxation issues

3.5 Identify relevant international financial compliance requirements and regulations

3.6 Identify and prepare documentation requirements for export

3.7 Identify investment, trade, financial, taxation and workforce risks in the international business operation and develop contingency strategies

3.8 Develop or amend operational plans to address international business activity in accordance with organisational requirements

Candidates must use their knowledge of the international business context to respond to factors impacting business activity. Evidence must demonstrate the candidate's consistency of performance over time.

Candidates must demonstrate ability to:

use analytical skills to identify potential risks and opportunities, and assess market dynamics

use culturally appropriate communication skills to relate to people with diverse backgrounds and abilities

make decisions

use interpersonal skills to:

maintain appropriate relationships with colleagues

establish trust

value and be open to, the opinions of others

work as part of a team

listen actively

demonstrate cultural sensitivity

negotiate effectively

use planning and organisational skills to develop and implement business strategies

use problem-solving, initiative and administrative skills to seek and develop international business opportunities

use research skills to identify international business trends and opportunities

manage risk

use a range of tools to monitor business performance

effectively integrate international business challenges and opportunities within and across functional business areas

Candidates must demonstrate specialised and integrated technical and theoretical knowledge of:

relevant legislation, codes of practice and standards that affect international business

nature and scope of international business

international trade and investment theory

international monetary system and balance of payments

foreign exchange and financial markets

national trade and investment policy

co-operation between nation’s legal and political forces

cultural diversity, interpersonal relations and human resource management

strategic management

modes of entry and strategic alliances

organisational design and control

international marketing and operations management

international finance, accounting and taxation

key concepts of international business and their application within an enterprise

key trends in international business

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify and analyse impacts of international factors on the business operation and functions

1.1 Confirm core activities, customer base, business values and current business direction

1.2 Review performance data from all areas of the business to identify strengths, weaknesses and critical success factors relevant to international business activity

1.3 Identify and analyse trends and developments trends for their potential impact on international business activity

1.4 Gather and analyse comparative international market information as a basis for reviewing business performance

2. Investigate international business opportunities in the areas of investment, trade, finance and workforce development

2.1 Gather and document market intelligence from available sources

2.2 Assess current capabilities to identify areas for improvement or exploitation within international markets

2.3 Analyse international market performance of existing and potential competitors and their products or services to identify potential opportunities or threats

2.4 Identify and analyse legal, ethical and environmental constraints of the international market for their effect on international business activity

2.5 Identify current and emerging needs in international markets that link positively to the business's strengths or capabilities

2.6 Identify business needs in terms of changes required to address international market opportunities

3. Operate international business activities

3.1 Identify available international business positioning strategies and choose a strategy to meet marketing requirements

3.2 Develop a positioning implementation plan in accordance with organisational requirements

3.3 Identify international business options and develop strategies for products, pricing, sourcing, logistics, promotion and distribution

3.4 Identify options and proposed strategies for international business payments, investment capital and accounting and taxation issues

3.5 Identify relevant international financial compliance requirements and regulations

3.6 Identify and prepare documentation requirements for export

3.7 Identify investment, trade, financial, taxation and workforce risks in the international business operation and develop contingency strategies

3.8 Develop or amend operational plans to address international business activity in accordance with organisational requirements

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm core activities, customer base, business values and current business direction 
Review performance data from all areas of the business to identify strengths, weaknesses and critical success factors relevant to international business activity 
Identify and analyse trends and developments trends for their potential impact on international business activity 
Gather and analyse comparative international market information as a basis for reviewing business performance 
Gather and document market intelligence from available sources 
Assess current capabilities to identify areas for improvement or exploitation within international markets 
Analyse international market performance of existing and potential competitors and their products or services to identify potential opportunities or threats 
Identify and analyse legal, ethical and environmental constraints of the international market for their effect on international business activity 
Identify current and emerging needs in international markets that link positively to the business's strengths or capabilities 
Identify business needs in terms of changes required to address international market opportunities 
Identify available international business positioning strategies and choose a strategy to meet marketing requirements 
Develop a positioning implementation plan in accordance with organisational requirements 
Identify international business options and develop strategies for products, pricing, sourcing, logistics, promotion and distribution 
Identify options and proposed strategies for international business payments, investment capital and accounting and taxation issues 
Identify relevant international financial compliance requirements and regulations 
Identify and prepare documentation requirements for export 
Identify investment, trade, financial, taxation and workforce risks in the international business operation and develop contingency strategies 
Develop or amend operational plans to address international business activity in accordance with organisational requirements 
Confirm core activities, customer base, business values and current business direction 
Review performance data from all areas of the business to identify strengths, weaknesses and critical success factors relevant to international business activity 
Identify and analyse trends and developments trends for their potential impact on international business activity 
Gather and analyse comparative international market information as a basis for reviewing business performance 
Gather and document market intelligence from available sources 
Assess current capabilities to identify areas for improvement or exploitation within international markets 
Analyse international market performance of existing and potential competitors and their products or services to identify potential opportunities or threats 
Identify and analyse legal, ethical and environmental constraints of the international market for their effect on international business activity 
Identify current and emerging needs in international markets that link positively to the business's strengths or capabilities 
Identify business needs in terms of changes required to address international market opportunities 
Identify available international business positioning strategies and choose a strategy to meet marketing requirements 
Develop a positioning implementation plan in accordance with organisational requirements 
Identify international business options and develop strategies for products, pricing, sourcing, logistics, promotion and distribution 
Identify options and proposed strategies for international business payments, investment capital and accounting and taxation issues 
Identify relevant international financial compliance requirements and regulations 
Identify and prepare documentation requirements for export 
Identify investment, trade, financial, taxation and workforce risks in the international business operation and develop contingency strategies 
Develop or amend operational plans to address international business activity in accordance with organisational requirements 

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