Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 1 MGMT 338 A International Business Late Fall Session, Term 15-52 October 26-December 19, 2015 Course Description Exploration of the challenges involved in multinational and international business. Course meets Multicultural graduation requirement. Prerequisite: Junior Standing, MGMT 330 Proctored Exams: None Textbooks International Business: The Challenge of Global Competition - With Access Author: Ball / Geringer / McNett / Minor Edition: 13TH ISBN 13: 978-0-07-760612-1 Publisher: Richard D. Irwin, Inc. Note: CESIM Simulation Code Access is not required for this class After you have acquired your textbook go to the textbook's Online Resources Web site - http://www.mhhe.com/ball13e. Review the Online resources listed at this site to become familiar with them. Textbooks for the course may be ordered from MBS Direct. You can order online at http://direct.mbsbooks.com/columbia.htm (be sure to select Online Education rather than your home campus before selecting your class) by phone at 800-325-3252 For additional information about the bookstore, visit http://www.mbsbooks.com. Course Overview Each week we'll focus on different aspects of doing business in the global marketplace. This course will encourage an appreciation for the complexities of operating in a multi-cultural/-regional environment by providing a background on the development of international business activities. Through discussions and writing assignments, we will examine information from the text and various media sources. This will serve as a basis for evaluating the effects of current events on global business operations and for preparing business strategies for the future global marketplace. Technology Requirements Participation in this course will require the basic technology for all online classes at Columbia College: A computer with reliable Internet access,
Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 2 a web browser, Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office or another word processor such as Open Office. You can find more details about standard technical requirements for our courses on our site. Course Objectives This course is designed to help students: appreciate various economic theories of international trade and investment; understand the complexities of the international monetary system and balance of payments; appreciate and understand the mechanics of doing business abroad, including various methods of trade ranging from exporting to joint ventures; and understand the importance of cultural, economic, environmental, legal, political, and sociological differences between countries and how they affect the success or failure of U.S. business operations abroad. Measurable Learning Outcomes By the end of this course, students should be able to: Understand and apply various economic theories of international trade and investment. Evaluate the complexities of the international monetary system and balance of payments. Evaluate the strategies of establishing an international business abroad, including explaining the advantages and disadvantages of various methods of trade ranging from exporting, joint ventures, strategic alliances, mergers, and acquisitions, etc. Evaluate the importance of sociocultural, economic, environmental, technological, political/legal factors between countries and how they affect success or failure of U.S. business operations abroad. Understand the differences between Industrial Countries (IC), Newly Industrialized Countries (NIC), and Less Developed Countries (LDC) and the impact on their national infrastructures from foreign business investments or business ownership. Identify the impact on changes within the foreign currency exchange rates and economic conditions. Identify the factors that influence the organizational structure of U.S. based businesses and their expansion into foreign countries. Identify the strategic factors that must be considered when dealing with home, host, and third-country nationals.
Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 3 Grading Grading Scale GRADE POINTS PERCENT A 450-500 90-100 B 400-449 80-89 C 350-399 70-79 D 300-349 60-69 F 000-299 0-59 Grade Weights ASSIGNMENT POINTS PERCENT Discussion 95 19 Responses 10 2 Article Summary 20 4 Minicase/Video Paper 20 4 Topic Paper 55 11 Tests 300 60 TOTAL 500 100 Schedule of Due Dates Week Assignment Points Week Assignment Points Introduction 10 Discussion or Reaction 10 1 Discussion or Reaction 10 5 Article Summary 10 Discussion or Reaction 10 Peer Response (to Article Summary) 5 6 2 Discussion or Reaction 10 Topic Paper 55 Minicase or Video Paper 10 7 Discussion or Reaction 10 Discussion or Reaction 10 Article Summary 10 3 4 Etiquette Discussion 5 Peer Response (to 5 Article Summary) Minicase or Video Paper 10 8 Discussion or Reaction 10 Final Exam 150 Discussion or Reaction 10 Topic Paper Proposal 0 Total Points 500 Mid Term Exam 150 Week 1-7 assignments are due by 11:59 pm CT on Sunday of the assigned week. Week 8 assignments are due by 11:59 pm CT on Saturday. Assignment Overview The Discussions area is our virtual classroom. Each week there will be at least two discussion topics to do. Each week you will answer the discussion questions that are assigned or react to the questions answered by another student in the Discussions area. Additional discussion assignments will be assigned throughout the session, so please be prepared. Pulling from
Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 4 the reading assignments for that week, I will assign discussion questions in the Content area to half of the class each week. You will repeat the questions and answer it If you do the assigned discussions question by Wednesday at midnight CT it is worth up to 10 points. If you do not, it is worth one less point per day up until the deadline on Sunday (maximum of 6 points on Sunday). Those not assigned discussion questions will participate in the Reaction topic; you will select questions answered by another student from the Discussion topic and react to it. Please select an answer that allows you to further the discussion through constructive correction/criticism, or by providing additional information in relation to the topic of the question. Each topic is worth 10 points each week. In Week 1, there is an additional discussion topic, Introduction, which is worth 10 points. In this topic, you will introduce yourself and complete an assignment as explained in the Discussions area. In Week 2 and Week 8, I will send a copy of an Article Summary completed by another student. In the Response topic of the Discussions area, write a reaction to the article summary and critique the reaction of the original student writer. In your critique, include whether the summary was understandable and complete and whether or not you agree. Explain your positions. This discussion is worth 5 points. Finally, in Week 3, you will complete an Etiquette Quiz. This assignment is worth 5 points. Points Grading Criteria for Discussion Assignments 5 or 10 Complete answer of the assigned question with all major points. 4 or 8 Good answer with a major point missing. 3 or 6 Some relevant comments with major points missing. 2 or 4 On topic but failed to provide any answer for the question. 1 or 2 Totally off topic with no relevant comments. 0 Failure to post in the section. Article Summaries: The Article Summaries for Week 1 and Week 7 will be on articles chosen by the student from any reputable source such as news, trade, or professional periodicals or newspapers. The article must have been published within one month of the assignment s due date and be about some aspect of international business. The summary will be approximately one page in length and will include a summary of the article, the student's reaction to the contents of the article, and a complete citation of the source. Any generally used style manual format may be used for your citation, such as MLA. These are to be created in MS Word and submitted to the Dropbox in D2L. Grading Rubric for the Article Summaries Criteria Description Points Content Summary is relevant to the current international business field; summary of article is concise yet complete; reaction is concise, well-developed and shows that the student can identify and evaluate factors that impact the 4 current international business field. Grammar/ The essay properly uses standard grammar, punctuation and spelling. The Organization essay is organized in paragraphs that are unified, coherent and effective, with transitions between ideas. The sentences are correctly constructed, 3 logical and complete. Mechanics The summary is 1 page in length, single-spaced with 1-inch margins and 12- point font. Paper is completed using MS Word. Correct file name format is 2 used. Sources Date of article is within limits specified, proper citation style is used throughout the document, and article is fully and properly cited using an 1 accepted style manual format, such as MLA. Total 10
Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 5 Minicase/Video Papers: The Minicases/Video Papers for Week 2 and Week 3 will be assigned by the instructor in the Content area during the week they are due. You use either the minicase or the video as the basis for your paper, but not both. There is no extra credit for completing both. Complete your paper using MS Word and submit it to the Dropbox. Minicase: Analyze the assigned case and answer the questions with an explanation for the answer given. Video: View and analyze the video(s) made available in the Content area. Answer the questions with an explanation for the answer given. Grading Rubric for the Minicase/Video Paper Criteria Description Points Content Shows clear analysis of the minicase or video by fully answering the questions. 5 Grammar/ Organization Mechanics Sources The essay properly uses standard grammar, punctuation and spelling. The essay is organized in paragraphs that are unified, coherent and effective, with transitions between ideas. The sentences are correctly constructed, logical and complete. The body of the paper should be no more than two pages and double-spaced with 1-inch margins and 12-point font. Paper is completed using MS Word. Correct file name format is used. Citation is used appropriately throughout the document; consistent style manual format, such as MLA, used throughout document. 3 1 1 Total 10 Topic Paper: The Topic Paper will be on a current topic in international business. You will submit a topic for approval by the end of Week 3. The paper must focus on the international aspects of your approved topic. The paper should have at least four sources other than the textbook, be at least five pages in length (not including the title page and bibliography), be double spaced with regular margins, and be in 12-point font. If the topic is controversial, then sources supporting both sides of the controversy must be used and discussed in the paper. The paper shall have proper citations in the text of the paper and a bibliography. Any generally used style manual format, such as MLA, may be used for your citations and bibliography; just be consistent. Complete your paper using MS Word and submit it to me via the Dropbox by the end of Week 6. Grading Rubric for the Topic Paper Criteria Description Points Content Focuses on international aspects of approved topic; adequately examines both sides of the controversy (if applicable); complete, concise and welldeveloped. 32 Grammar/ The essay properly uses standard grammar, punctuation and spelling. The Organization essay is organized in paragraphs that are unified, coherent and effective, with transitions between ideas. The sentences are correctly constructed, 10 logical and complete. Mechanics The body of the paper is at least 5 pages in length, double-spaced with 1- inch margins and 12-point font. Paper is completed using MS Word. Correct 5 file name format is used. Sources Includes 4 sources in addition to the textbook, proper citation style is used throughout the document, properly formatted bibliography included, consistent style manual format, such as MLA, used throughout document 8 and bibliography. Total 55 Tests: The Tests will be worth 150 points each. Exams will be given in Week 4 and Week 8. The exams will be multiple choice, true and false, short answer, and essay. The Week 4 Test covers Chapters 1-9 and the Week 8 Test covers Chapters 10-18. Zero points will be given for late tests.
Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 6 Plagiarism: You will find a Plagiarism Tutorial Quiz in the Quizzes section of D2L. Please go into the Quizzes section sometime before the end of week 1 and take the quiz. Your quiz result is not part of your official course grade, but taking the quiz would be a good way to ensure that you are aware of the importance of properly citing your work. Another issue has to do with some students trying to submit work done in another course. Please be aware that work submitted in a previous course, in whole or in part, will not be accepted, and will be considered to constitute plagiarism if submitted. Plagiarism will not be tolerated and the claim of ignorance is no excuse. Those found plagiarizing will receive zero for the assignment and may receive a failing grade for the course. Course Schedule Week 1 The Rapid Change in International Business and International Trade and Foreign Direct Investment Overview and Readings: Introduction and becoming familiar with our web-based course. Access the overview for Week 1 and read the introduction to the assigned chapters and view the introduction video. Read Chapters One and Two in the text. Student Activities: After you receive your textbook go to textbook's Online Resources Web site: http://www.mhhe.com/ball12e. Review the Online resources listed at this site to become familiar with them. Introduce yourself in the Introduction topic. Please give us more than your name. Include your profession, hobbies, any international experiences you have had, any interests you have in future international experiences, and any other information that can help us get to know you. Also, select a brand from the list provided in the topic or from the minicase in Chapter One. Determine which firm owns the brand and their home country. In the Discussion topic, if you were assigned a question, respond to the assigned question in the Week 1 Assignments found in the Content area. If you were not assigned a question, in the Reaction topic, react to another student s answer Article Summary: Summarize an article from a recent periodical as explained above under Grades. Week 2 International Institutions, Natural Resources, and Environmental Sustainability Overview and Readings: Access the overview for Week 2 and read the introduction to the material in the assigned chapters. Read Chapters Three and Five in the text. Student Activities: If you haven't done so already, be thinking about a topic for your Topic Paper (see Grades). Search the Web for possible sources of information for topics you might be interested in. Also, go to your nearest library and look for sources for your potential paper topics. This way you will have some idea of the type of information available to you for the topics you are considering. You may submit your topic proposal at any time but no later than the end of week four. The sooner you submit your proposal and it is approved the sooner you can begin working on your paper. In the response section, react to another student's article summary that was sent to you by the instructor.
Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 7 In the Discussion topic, if you were assigned a question, respond to the assigned question in the Week 2 Assignments found in the Content area. If you were not assigned a question, in the Reaction topic, react to another student s answer In the Response section in the Discussion folder for Week 2, you will find a link to an article relating to our chapter readings. Please read the article and share your thoughts about the article. Post your reaction to the article in the Response folder in week 2. Minicase/Video Paper: The Minicase or Video Paper will be assigned by the instructor in the Content area of D2L. The student may select which one to do but cannot do both. There is no extra credit for doing both. If the student selects the Minicase, the student will analyze the case and answer the questions asked with an explanation for the answers given. If the student selects the video, the student will view the video and do the assignment in the Content area. See explanation of assignment above under Grades. Week 3 Sociocultural, Political, Trade, and Legal Forces Overview and Readings: Access the overview for Week 3 and read the introduction to the material in the assigned chapters. Read Chapters Four, Six, and Seven in the text. In the Discussion topic, if you were assigned a question, respond to the assigned question in the Week 3 Assignments found in the Content area. If you were not assigned a question, in the Reaction topic, react to another student s answer In the Etiquette topic put your answers to the Etiquette Quiz. Minicase or Video Paper: I will assign the Minicase or Video Paper in the Content area. The student may select which one to do, but cannot do both. There is no extra credit for doing both. If the student selects the minicase, the student will analyze the case and answer the questions asked with an explanation for the answer given. If the student selects the video, the student will follow the assignment as stated in the Content area. See explanation of assignments above under Grades. Week 4 Financial Forces Including the International Monetary System and International Competitive Strategy Overview and Readings: Access the overview for Week 4 and read the introduction to the material in the assigned chapters. Read Chapters Eight and Nine in the text. Student Activities: Submit your paper topic for approval to the instructor by e-mail. In the Discussion topic, if you were assigned a question, respond to the assigned question in the Week 4 Assignments found in the Content area. If you were not assigned a question, in the Reaction topic, react to another student s answer Test: The test is due at midnight CT.
Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 8 Week 5 Organization Design and Control, Global Leadership Issues and Practices, and Assessing International Markets Overview and Readings: Access the overview for Week 5 and read the introduction to the material in the assigned chapters. Read Chapters Ten, Eleven, and Twelve in the text. Student Activities: Make changes in your paper topic as required by my comments. Once I inform you that your topic has been approved, begin working on your paper. o In the Discussion topic, if you were assigned a question, respond to the assigned question in the Week 5 Assignments found in the Content area. o If you were not assigned a question, in the Reaction topic, react to another student s answer Week 6 Entry Modes and Export and Import Practices Overview and Readings: Access the overview for Week 6 and read the introduction to the material in the assigned chapters. Read Chapters Thirteen and Fourteen in the text. The last day to withdraw is posted in the course home page o In the Discussion topic, if you were assigned a question, respond to the assigned question in the Week 6 Assignments found in the Content area. o If you were not assigned a question, in the Reaction topic, react to another student s answer Topic Paper: Complete your Topic Paper as per the instructions in the Grades section and submit it via the Dropbox by Sunday at midnight (CT). Course Evaluations: You will have an opportunity to evaluate the course near the end of the session. A link will be sent to your CougarMail that will allow you to access the evaluation. Be assured that the evaluations are anonymous and that your instructor will not be able to see them until after final grades are submitted. Week 7 International Marketing and Global Operations and Supply Chain Management Overview and Readings: Access the overview for Week 7 and read the introduction to the material in the assigned chapters. Read Chapters Fifteen and Sixteen in the text. Student Activities: Review my comments on your Topic Paper. o In the Discussion topic, if you were assigned a question, respond to the assigned question in the Week 7 Assignments found in the Content area. o If you were not assigned a question, in the Reaction topic, react to another student s answer Article Summary: Summarize an article from a recent periodical as explained above under Grades.
Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 9 Week 8 Human Resource Management and International Accounting and Financial Management Overview and Readings: Access the overview for Week 8 and read the introduction to the material in the assigned chapters. Read Chapters Seventeen and Eighteen in the text. Discussion Assignments In the Response topic, react to another student's article summary that I sent to you. In the Discussion topic, if you were assigned a question, respond to the assigned question in the Week 8 Assignments found in the Content area. If you were not assigned a question, in the Reaction topic, react to another student s answer In the Response section in the Discussion folder for Week 8, you will find a link to an article relating to our chapter readings. Please read the article and share your thoughts about the article. Post your reaction to the article in the Response folder in week 8. Test: The questions will be multiple choice, true and false, short answer, and essay. Your answers are due by Saturday at midnight CT. Course Policies Student Conduct All Columbia College students, whether enrolled in a land-based or online course, are responsible for behaving in a manner consistent with Columbia College's Student Conduct Code and Acceptable Use Policy. Students violating these policies will be referred to the office of Student Affairs and/or the office of Academic Affairs for possible disciplinary action. The Student Code of Conduct and the Computer Use Policy for students can be found in the Columbia College Student Handbook. The Handbook is available online; you can also obtain a copy by calling the Student Affairs office (Campus Life) at 573-875-7400. The teacher maintains the right to manage a positive learning environment, and all students must adhere to the conventions of online etiquette. Plagiarism Your grade will be based in large part on the originality of your ideas and your written presentation of these ideas. Presenting the words, ideas, or expression of another in any form as your own is plagiarism. Students who fail to properly give credit for information contained in their written work (papers, journals, exams, etc.) are violating the intellectual property rights of the original author. For proper citation of the original authors, you should reference the appropriate publication manual for your degree program or course (APA, MLA, etc.). Violations are taken seriously in higher education and may result in a failing grade on the assignment, a grade of "F" for the course, or dismissal from the College. Collaboration conducted between students without prior permission from the instructor is considered plagiarism and will be treated as such. Spouses and roommates taking the same course should be particularly careful. All required papers may be submitted for textual similarity review to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted papers may be included in the Turnitin.com reference database for the purpose of detecting plagiarism. This service is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Use posted on the Turnitin.com site.
Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 10 Non-Discrimination There will be no discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, ideology, political affiliation, veteran status, age, physical handicap, or marital status. Disability Services Students with documented disabilities who may need academic services for this course are required to register with the Coordinator for Disability Services at (573) 875-7626. Until the student has been cleared through the disability services office, accommodations do not have to be granted. If you are a student who has a documented disability, it is important for you to read the entire syllabus before enrolling in the course. The structure or the content of the course may make an accommodation not feasible. Online Participation You are expected to read the assigned texts and participate in the discussions and other course activities each week. Assignments should be posted by the due dates stated on the grading schedule in your syllabus. If an emergency arises that prevents you from participating in class, please let your instructor know as soon as possible. Attendance Policy Attendance for a week will be counted as having submitted a course assignment for which points have been earned during that week of the session or if the proctoring information has been submitted or the plagiarism quiz taken if there is no other assignment due that week. A class week is defined as the period of time between Monday and Sunday (except for Week 8, when the week and the course will end on Saturday at midnight). The course and system deadlines are all based on the Central Time Zone. Cougar E-mail All students are provided a CougarMail account when they enroll in classes at Columbia College. You are responsible for monitoring e-mail from that account for important messages from the College and from your instructor. You may forward your Cougar e-mail account to another account; however, the College cannot be held responsible for breaches in security or service interruptions with other e-mail providers. Students should use e-mail for private messages to the instructor and other students. The class discussions are for public messages so the class members can each see what others have to say about any given topic and respond. Late Assignment Policy An online class requires regular participation and a commitment to your instructor and your classmates to regularly engage in the reading, discussion and writing assignments. Although most of the online communication for this course is asynchronous, you must be able to commit to the schedule of work for the class for the next eight weeks. You must keep up with the schedule of reading and writing to successfully complete the class. All late paper and article summary assignments are penalized at 20% of the possible points for each calendar day they are late. Tests and discussion assignments are not accepted late. Zero points will be given for late tests and discussion assignments. The discussions are the weekly classroom activity. Therefore, since you cannot make up missed class discussions, you cannot make up discussion assignments.
Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 11 Course Evaluation You will have an opportunity to evaluate the course near the end of the session. A link will be sent to your CougarMail that will allow you to access the evaluation. Be assured that the evaluations are anonymous and that your instructor will not be able to see them until after final grades are submitted. Additional Resources Orientation for New Students This course is offered online, using course management software provided by Desire2Learn and Columbia College. The Student Manual provides details about taking an online course at Columbia College. You may also want to visit the course demonstration to view a sample course before this one opens. Technical Support If you have problems accessing the course or posting your assignments, contact your instructor, the Columbia College Helpdesk, or the D2L Helpdesk for assistance. Contact information is also available within the online course environment. CCHelpDesk@ccis.edu 800-231-2391 ex. 4357 helpdesk@desire2learn.com 877-325-7778 Online Tutoring Smarthinking is a free online tutoring service available to all Columbia College students. Smarthinking provides real-time online tutoring and homework help for Math, English, and Writing. Smarthinking also provides access to live tutorials in writing and math, as well as a full range of study resources, including writing manuals, sample problems, and study skills manuals. You can access the service from wherever you have a connection to the Internet. I encourage you to take advantage of this free service provided by the college. Access Smarthinking through CougarTrack under Students->Academics->Academic Resources. Library Resources It may be helpful for you to become acquainted with Columbia College s numerous library resources for any necessary research. Accessing the databases from your home computer is straightforward, but may require some practice if you are new to the process. Columbia College's library databases are available at: http://www.ccis.edu/offices/library/resources.asp (You may access them using your CougarTrack login and password when prompted.)