Compares systems of production/operations management in the United States with those in Japan, Europe, and Asia. Contrasts various regional and national approaches to business, quality management, labor practices, management styles, international competitiveness, productivity, distribution systems, trade practices, and strategies for penetrating foreign markets. Examines different sociocultural environments, government-business relationships, banking industries, operations strategies, and the potential for transferring industrial management practices and techniques between countries. Prereq., BCOR 2500. Restricted to students with 52 hours completed. Formerly OPIM 4065 and MGMT 4070. Prerequisites: Restricted to Business majors with 52-180 units completed.