University of Manitoba Department of Business Administration INTB 2200 International Management Fall 2013. Course Outline Instructor: Alok Dua Office: Room 376 Drake Bldg. Telephone: 474-8104 Res. 261-4512 Email: duaa19769@yahoo.com; duaa@ad.umanitoba.ca Office hours: M/W 11.30-12.30 P.M. or by appointment Objectives The Canadian economy is one of the most open economies in the world, with international trade accounting for a substantial (if variable) fraction of national income. Canada also is a significant participant in the international flow of capital, both as a host nation and as an investor. Canadian managers in all fields of activity are almost inevitably involved in the management of international business. The purpose of the course is therefore to give a broad understanding of the nature of international business, and how it is affected by cultural, political and economic factors. Methodology The course will be based on a combination of lectures and discussions of theoretical material from the text, and related case studies. The case method allows us to bring the real world into the classroom, to examine real life situations and to discuss the issues that are involved. Cases can be thought of as playing the same role in management courses as laboratories do in the sciences and engineering, or clinical experience in medicine. They give us the opportunity to test our theories and insights on real problems (but without the cost penalties involved in actual decision making situations!). Cases also can greatly assist students to develop their analytic skills and to develop insight into managerial problems. In international business, they also give us the opportunity to get a taste of other cultural, political and social environments and assist us to understand how our managerial processes must be conditioned to take otherness into account. Evaluation (a) Case Summaries: All students are supposed to write a summary of 10 out of 11 cases to be taken up in the class these will have to be submitted prior to the case study discussion in the class. The summary will not exceed 1 page and will preferably be hand written (0.75 marks each). The summaries are a reward for coming prepared for the class and will be helpful in class participation. 1
(b) A group presentation will have to be made by all students (10 marks) Presentation can be on any of the following topics 1 Globalisation any one or two negative aspect (maximum 2 groups) 2 Globalisation any one or two positive aspect (maximum 2 groups) 3 International Operation of any of the businesses in Winnipeg 4 Presentation on any project you have in mind, for setting up an International Business 5 Ethics and International Management (maximum one group) 6 Managing workforce Internationally (maximum one group) 7Conducting Negotiations and Managing Conflict in International Environment (maximum one group) 8 Presentation about culture of any country or city (only major cities) 9 Presentation on challenges faced by international students at the University of Manitoba, role played by International Centre for Students (ICS), what ICS is doing and what it should do (maximum one group). 10 International Medical Tourism (Max 2 Groups) 11 Any other related topic of your choice (you will have to get clearance from me) (max 2 groups) Presentation time per group will be around 10 minutes (tentative). (c) Mid-term exam: There will be a mid-term exam, accounting for 17.5% of the final mark. At the time of writing, it is planned to hold a theory-type exam in a normal class period. It will be a multiple choice, mini test. Students will write the same exam twice first individually then in groups. (d) Final Exam: (CUMULATIVE) The final exam will have multiple choice and short/long answer questions. (50%). (e) Participation. (15 % of total marks) Participation is very important. I expect you to be prepared for each and every class and to participate by making a "substantive contribution" in a fair number of classes during the term. In general, a substantive contribution helps push the understanding of the class forward. Examples include, but are not limited to, being involved in a discussion of assigned material, arguing your point of view during a case discussion, asking a relevant question, suggesting an alternate viewpoint, or redirecting our attention to something else in need of discussion. Thus, you do not have to be a top participant in each class, nor do you have to have the "right answer" when you do participate. Please do not hesitate to speak simply because you think your ideas might be challenged; this is the place for such challenges. The participation grade is intended to be a stimulant to discussion, not a deterrent. 2
Although I expect you to attend every class, attendance is not the same as participation. On very rare and exceptional occasions, you may be unprepared for a class and do not wish to be called upon. If so, you should let your instructor know before class (preferably by voicemail or e-mail), but please attend. You do not have to explain why you are unprepared; I will simply expect more from you on other days. I judge participation for each session on a scale of 0 to 4, where 4 indicates a substantive contribution for the day and 0 indicates no contribution. An average contribution, such as building on points made by others, is worth 1. At the end of the course, overall participation will be determined by assigning grades to the best and worst participators and scaling others accordingly. Note: This makes it possible for everyone to do well in participation. Grading: Summaries 7.5% Mid-term exam 17.5% Class Participation 15% Group presentation 10% Final Exam 50% Total 100% Please do not change your seats and keep your name card displayed at all times. Grades: Rough guideline 50 less than 60 D 60 less than 65 C 65 less than 70 C+ 70 less than 75 B 75 less than 80 B+ 80 less than 90 A 90 or above A+ IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THEIR FACULTY OFFICE TO HAVE A DEFERRED EXAM: Effective September 2005, the Department of Business Administration has instituted a policy which provides ONE DATE ONLY for students who have deferred their final exams, January 17, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., room TBD. The deferred final exam date has been pre-set for Friday, January 17, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., the room is to be determined. This does not apply to take home final exams. Please refer to University of Manitoba s Policy 1305 Exam Regulations (http://umanitoba.ca/admin/governance/governing_documents/academic/454.htm) or the Undergraduate Program Office for rules and regulations concerning deferred exams. EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 2013, ALL CORRESPONDENCE WITH STUDENTS WILL OCCUR VIA UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA EMAIL ADDRESSES ONLY. IF YOU ARE A GRADUATE STUDENT AT ASPER SCHOOL, PLEASE PROVIDE ME YOUR U OF M EMAIL ADDRESS IMMEDIATELY, IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO. THANK YOU! 3
Tentative Course Schedule Text: Custom Book on International Management, INTB 2200, Alok Dua, University of Manitoba; ISBN -13: 9781259020360 Date Topic Sep 5 Introduction. Course outline, marking and grades; case method; Comfort zone stretching exercise Sep 10 Ch 1 L: Internationalization Process Sep 12 Ch 2: C: Larson in Nigeria ( Summary 1 due) Sep 17 Ch 3: L: Global Business Environment. Sep 19 Ch 4: C: MTN Investing in Africa (Summary 2 due) Sep 24 Ch 5: L: International Trade Sep 26 Ch6: L: Exporting, Importing Oct 1 Ch 7: C: Chinese firework Industry (Summary 3 due) Oct 3 Ch 8: L: R&D/Mfg/Marketing Interface Oct 8 Ch 9: C: Intel s Site selection Decision in Latin America (Summary 4 due, summary should include the final decision as a recommendation) Oct 10 Ch 10: L: Licensing Oct 15 Ch 11: C: Cameron (A) (Summary 5 due) Oct 17 Ch 12: L: Joint Ventures Oct 22 Ch 13: C: Cameron (B) (Summary 6 due) Oct 24 MID TERM IN CLASS ON CH 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 Oct 29 Ch 14: L: International Strategy Oct 31 Ch 15: C: Samsung China : The Introduction of Color TV (Summary 7 due) Nov 5 Presentations Nov 7 Presentations Nov 12 Presentations Nov 14 Ch 16: L: Globalization and Organization Activity & Structure Nov 19 Ch 17: C: Honeywell (Summary 8 due) Nov 21 Ch. 18 The evolving Multinational (self-study); Ch 19: Global Manager; Nov 26 Ch 20: MNE Govt relations; Ch 21 C: Enron (Summary 9 due) Nov 28 Ch 22, 23: L: Managing Cross Culturally (Summary 10 on Ch 22 and 23) Dec 3 Ch 26;27;28: C: The Road to Hell.( Summary 11 on Ch 26, 27, 28 due) Final Exam is cumulative Grading: Summaries 7.5% Mid-term exam 17.5% Class Participation 15% Group presentation 10% Final Exam 50% Total 100% 4
Academic Integrity It is critical to the reputation of the Faculty of Management and of our degrees, that everyone associated with our faculty behave with the highest academic integrity. As the faculty that helps create business and government leaders, we have a special obligation to ensure that our ethical standards are beyond reproach. Any dishonesty in our academic transactions violates this trust. Page 23 of the University of Manitoba General Calendar addresses the issue of academic dishonesty under the heading "Plagiarism and Cheating." Specifically, acts of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to: - using the exact words of a published or unpublished author without quotation marks and without referencing the source of these words - duplicating a table, graph or diagram, in whole or in part, without referencing the source - paraphrasing the conceptual framework, research design, interpretation, or any other ideas of another person, whether written or verbal (e.g., personal communications, ideas from a verbal presentation) without referencing the source - copying the answers of another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment - providing answers to another student in any test, examination, or take-home assignment - taking any unauthorized materials into an examination or term test (crib notes) - impersonating another student or allowing another person to impersonate oneself for the purpose of submitting academic work or writing any test or examination - stealing or mutilating library materials - accessing test prior to the time and date of the sitting - changing name or answer(s) on a test after that test has been graded and returned - submitting the same paper or portions thereof for more than one assignment, without discussions with the instructors involved Group Projects and Group Work Many courses in the Faculty of Management require group projects. Students should be aware that group projects are subject to the same rules regarding academic dishonesty. Because of the unique nature of group projects, all group members should exercise special care to ensure that the group project does not violate the policy on Academic Integrity. Should a violation occur, group members are jointly accountable unless the violation can be attributed to a specific individual(s). Some courses, while not requiring group projects, encourage students to work together in groups (or at least do not prohibit it) before submitting individual assignments. Students are encouraged to discuss this issue as it relates to academic integrity with their instructor to avoid violating this policy. In the Faculty of Management, all suspected cases of academic dishonesty are passed to the Dean's office in order to ensure consistency of treatment. /hg 5
University of Manitoba I.H. ASPER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MEDICAL ABSENTEEISM FORM STUDENT IDENTIFICATION: (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) Last Name First Name Middle Initial U of M Student Identification Number Course # Student s Signature Instructor Name Date TO BE COMPLETED BY THE ATTENDING PHYSICIAN: (after the above section is completed) (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) Physician s Last Name Physician s First Name Middle Initial Street Address City, Province Postal Code Telephone Number Fax Number To the attention of the physician: Your evaluation of the student s condition is being used for the purpose of determining whether or not the student has a valid reason to miss an important exam or assignment. Your professional evaluation is necessary to ensure that only valid cases are excused. I certify that the nature of the student s condition is severe enough to prevent the student from taking an exam or completing an assignment. If requested, my associates or I will verify for the above named instructor/administrator that this information is accurate. The student s condition will likely span the following dates: until (Indicate start date) (Indicate end date) Physician s Signature Date NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: Please make a note in the student/patient s file indicating that the student has given the above named instructor/administrator permission to verify with you, your staff, or your colleagues, that the information contained on this form is correct. Thank you for your professional evaluation of this student s condition. PLEASE ATTACH THIS FORM TO YOUR REGULAR OFFICE STATIONERY THAT INDICATES THE STUDENT VISITED YOUR OFFICE. NOTES TO STUDENT: The use of this form is at the option of the student. However, in order to obtain an excused absence for an assignment or exam the student must obtain a doctor s certification that the student s condition is severe enough to prevent the student from taking the exam or completing the assignment. It is NOT SUFFICIENT to provide a note that only indicates the student visited the doctor s office. 6