Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship Management Department

Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship Management Department Course Title & Number International Management MGMT 4311.02 Instructor Name Phyu Phyu Aung Myint Term Telephone Number & Email Address Fall 2016 phyuphyu.myint01@utrgv.edu, (956) 665-7231 Meeting Times & Location MW 10:50 12:05pm; SBSC 233 Office Location & Hours BUSA 231; T 3:00-5:00pm; by appointment TEXTBOOK AND/OR RESOURCE MATERIAL International Management: Managing Across Borders and Cultures, Text and Cases (8e) by Helen Deresky (ISBN: 978-0133062120) COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PREREQUISITES This course focuses on the study of global management practices of planning, organizing, staffing, communicating, negotiating, leading, and controlling across nations. This includes the adaptation of these management functions across social, cultural, economic, legal, ethical, and political environments. The course explores the intersection of these topics with current business events. Prerequisites: MGMT 3361 and junior standing. LEARNING OBJECTIVES One of the goals of the course is to provide you with an appreciation of the way people and groups of people (e.g. organizations, institutions, nations, communities of practice, overseas networks) differ around the world. We will study the impact these differences cultural, economic, legal, governmental, and fiscal have on management. We will focus on the development of cultural intelligence and cross-cultural skills bridging theory and practice through lectures, group work, discussions, and personal participation with the goal of developing critical thinking and analytical skills management theories in the form of the organizational theory of the multinational enterprise, international strategic management, cross-cultural organizational behavior, international human resource management, global leadership, multicultural teams, and business ethics in a global context business cases to apply and clarify international management theories the concept of national culture in depth, paying attention to the characteristics and levels of culture and its impact on business and management practice 1

ROBERT C. VACKAR COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP LEARNING GOALS AND MISSION The Robert C. Vackar College of Business Entrepreneurship has adopted the following learning goals and objectives that each student should achieve while in the degree program. Not all goals and objectives are covered in each course; however, all goals and objectives should be addressed throughout the degree program. BBA Learning Goals Demonstrate foundational knowledge of functional area concepts and theories. Demonstrate effective business communication skills. Apply sustainable practices (economic, social and ethical, and environmental) to business decision-making. Demonstrate an understanding of how globalization, including conditions on the US-Mexico border, shape effective business decision making. Apply quantitative analytical skills to business decision-making. Demonstrate the ability to critically analyze business issues. Management Major Learning Goals Develop an understanding of the forces that shape people s behavior in the workplace. Develop the knowledge and skills needed to start a new business. Develop the knowledge and skills needed to apply operations management concepts. This course contributes to the following College of Business and Entrepreneurship learning goals: This course contributes to the following College of Business and Entrepreneurship learning goals: How measured Tests and group discussions In-class activities Case studies Case studies, group discussions, term project Case studies, in-class activities, group discussions How measured Case studies, in-class activities, group discussions, term project Our mission is to be the agent of innovation, knowledge discovery, and economic development in South Texas, Northern Mexico, and beyond, by offering a rigorous curriculum informed by experiential learning, high quality research, and community partnerships. Your mastery of these learning goals and objectives help us to achieve this mission. 2

GRADING POLICIES Your grade will be based on the total points earned. Distribution of Points Tests Case Studies & In-class Exercises & Activities Term Project Contribution & Participation Total Points Extra Credits Possibility 150 points 120 points 60 points 150 points 20 points 500 points 12 points maximum Assignment of Grades Letter Grade Points Percentage A 450-500 90-100% B 400-449 80-89.9% C 350-399 70-79.9% D 300-349 60-69.9% F less than 300 points < 60% Tests (150 points) There will be four tests in this course. All tests are closed book in-class tests. The tests are designed to assess a student s knowledge of the material covered in the course and ability to apply his/her knowledge by integrating across different readings from the textbook and by thinking about specific business scenarios. Students may be tested on material covered in class and not in the text. There will be more information of the tests when time is due. Note: Documentation warranting a University-approved excuse is necessary to make-up a missed test. The format of the make-up test may vary to the prerogative of the instructor. Case Studies and (120 points) Case studies bridge the gap between theory and practice, thus they allow us to better understand the concepts, theories, and their applications. They also provide an opportunity to develop problem solving, communication and group working skills. There will be four comprehensive case studies and five to six mini-case studies. For most case studies you will work in groups and others individually. For a group case study/discussion, students will be assigned into groups at random.. Group discussions allow students to explore a concept in greater depth. They also allow students to use/enhance their critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills. There will be five to six small group discussions during the course of the semester. Group discussions may be a case-based, a knowledge-based, a topic-based and/or an article-based. 3

In-class Exercises & Activities (40 points) Being engaged in class provides you with an opportunity to actively learn from the material and from each other s ideas, thoughts and experiences. Students are expected to come prepared to each class and participate in the class activities. Class activities may consist of discussing an article or material, role-playing, group exercise, discussions, watching a video, pop-quizzes, and games. In addition to in-class activities, students may be required to participate in online activities such as online discussion forum.. There will be several pop quizzes throughout the semester. Pop quizzes will constitute about 5% of your grade. Term Project (Country Research) (150 points) The Country Research term project is a group project. As a group, you need to research a country of interest. The term project will consist of a written report and a presentation on the culture and current business environment of a selected country. More information about the term project (guidelines and rubrics) posted on the Blackboard. Term Project Group. Six weeks into the semester, students will form groups for term project. The group size for a term project is limited to four to five members. Every group member must contribute equally/fairly to both the paper and the presentation. All group members will receive the same grades for both the paper and the presentation. If there is a conflict regarding one person loafing, all the other group members should provide the instructor with a written description of the event and recommended course of action, including an estimate of effort in a 0-100 scale. The final outcome of such an event depends on the discretion of the instructor and may include the student loafer receiving a grade of zero for the group work. If the instructor feels that the student has been unfairly singled out, the instructor can allow the student to provide an individual assignment that would be comparable to the amount of work done by a group. It is the responsibility of the individual student considered to not have pulled his/her weight to contact the instructor to avoid receiving a zero or a lower grade. Contribution & Participation (20 points) Participation. Students are expected to attend class and participate in the class activities, including the online activities. Attendance is not mandatory but crucial for passing in this class. If you miss a class, you might miss a pop quiz, a case study assignment and/or a group discussion. Contribution. Providing relevant examples, incorporating current events/news into discussion of the reading material or case studies, counterpoint (respectfully) to the argument made by a classmate to move the discussion forward, and actively participating in class exercises are all examples of quality contributions. If there are not many opportunities for contribution, all points will be based on attendance (i.e. participation in the class). Extra Credits (up to 12 points) Students may earn extra credits by giving a short presentation on current business event(s) and then lead a discussion on their impact on international business and management in class. Your source for the events should be based on internet research, watching television, reading online or print newspapers and the popular business magazines such as the Wall Street Journal, The Economist, CNN Money, and so on. Randomly googled sources are not appropriate. Each piece of news presentation is worth 4 points. Practice Quizzes (0 points)* Practice quizzes will be given during the course of the semester to give students an idea of what to expect on a real test. Practice quiz scores will NOT count towards the final grade. 4

CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES The UTRGV academic calendar can be found at http://my.utrgv.edu at the bottom of the screen, prior to login. Some important dates for Fall 2016 include: Aug 29 Classes begin Sep 1 Last day to add or register for Fall classes Sep 2 Last day to withdraw (drop all classes) for a 80% refund Sep 5 Labor Day Holiday, no classes Sep 14 Census Day (last day to drop without it appearing on the transcript) Nov 17 Last day to drop (DR grade) a class or withdraw (grade of W) Nov 18 Dec 8 Online course evaluations available Nov 24 25 Thanksgiving Holiday, no classes Dec 8 Study Day, no classes Dec 9 15 Final Exams Dec 17 Commencement BLACKBOARD LEARN It is essential that you check Blackboard regularly. All course information and communication will be made through the Blackboard Learn. Any news, announcements, assignments, course materials, PowerPoint slides, and other postings regarding this class will be posted to Blackboard. Practice quizzes, assignments and term project will require submissions via Blackboard. Grades will be posted to Blackboard in private gradebook. Blackboard Learn Help Please contact the Center for Online Learning, Teaching, and Technology (COLTT) during their business hours for any problems associated with Blackboard. Do recognize that they (and not the instructor) are the experts on all technical problems and matters associated with online course delivery and support. Contact the Center for Online Learning, Teaching, and Technology here: Tel.: (956) 665-5327; Email: coltt@utrgv.edu, and Website: https://colttapps.utrgv.edu/helpme/. UTRGV POLICY STATEMENTS STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES If you have a documented disability (physical, psychological, learning, or other disability which affects your academic performance) and would like to receive academic accommodations, please inform your instructor and contact Student Accessibility Services to schedule an appointment to initiate services. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment with Student Accessibility Services before classes start. However, accommodations can be provided at any time. Brownsville Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in Cortez Hall Room 129 and can be contacted by phone at (956) 882-7374 (Voice) or via email at ability@utrgv.edu. Edinburg Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in 108 University Center and can be contacted by phone at (956) 665-7005 (Voice), (956) 665-3840 (Fax), or via email at ability@utrgv.edu. MANDATORY COURSE EVALUATION PERIOD Students are required to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your UTRGV account (http://my.utrgv.edu); you will be contacted through email with further instructions. Students who complete their evaluations will have priority access to their grades. Online evaluations will be available: Oct 5 Oct 12 for Module 1 courses. Dec 1 Dec 7 for Module 2 courses. Nov 18 Dec 8 for full Fall semester courses. 5

ATTENDANCE Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and may be dropped from the course for excessive absences. UTRGV s attendance policy excuses students from attending class if they are participating in officially sponsored university activities, such as athletics; for observance of religious holy days; or for military service. Students should contact the instructor in advance of the excused absence and arrange to make up missed work or examinations. SCHOLASTIC INTEGRITY As members of a community dedicated to Honesty, Integrity and Respect, students are reminded that those who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and expulsion from the University. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to: cheating, plagiarism, and collusion; submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person; taking an examination for another person; any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts. Since scholastic dishonesty harms the individual, all students and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations and UTRGV Academic Integrity Guidelines). All scholastic dishonesty incidents will be reported to the Dean of Students. SEXUAL HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION, and VIOLENCE In accordance with UT System regulations, your instructor is a responsible employee for reporting purposes under Title IX regulations and so must report any instance, occurring during a student s time in college, of sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, or sexual harassment about which she/he becomes aware during this course through writing, discussion, or personal disclosure. More information can be found at www.utrgv.edu/equity, including confidential resources available on campus. The faculty and staff of UTRGV actively strive to provide a learning, working, and living environment that promotes personal integrity, civility, and mutual respect in an environment free from sexual misconduct and discrimination. COURSE DROPS According to UTRGV policy, students may drop any class without penalty earning a grade of DR until the official drop date. Following that date, students must be assigned a letter grade and can no longer drop the class. Students considering dropping the class should be aware of the 3-peat rule and the 6-drop rule so they can recognize how dropped classes may affect their academic success. The 6-drop rule refers to Texas law that dictates that undergraduate students may not drop more than six courses during their undergraduate career. Courses dropped at other Texas public higher education institutions will count toward the six-course drop limit. The 3-peat rule refers to additional fees charged to students who take the same class for the third time. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES Students are expected to behave in a professional and respectful manner in the classroom and during any interaction with professors, colleagues, and other stakeholders (e.g., recruiters). Here are a few specific policies I would like each student to respect while in my course: Read and understand course syllabus. Check Blackboard on regular basis. Read assigned material before class. Cheating of any kind is an unacceptable behavior and will not be tolerated. Arrive to class on time. Do not disrupt class. No NEDs (Noise Emitting Devices, e.g., cell phones, pagers, mp3 players). 6

TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE (subject to change) Note: Any changes to the schedule will be communicated in class and via Blackboard. Week Date Topic Activities / Assignment 1 8/29 8/31 Introduction Introduction MODULE 1: Global Environment 2 9/5* 9/7 3 9/12-9/14 4 9/19-9/21 5 9/26-9/28 6 10/3-10/5 7 10/10-10/12 8 10/17-10/19 9 10/24-10/26 10 10/31-11/2 Ch. 1: Assessing the Environment Ch. 2: Managing Interdependence MODULE 2: Culture Ch. 3: Understanding the Role of Culture Ch. 4: Communication Across Culture Ch. 5: Cross-cultural Negotiation & Decision Making MODULE 3: Strategy Ch. 6: Formulating Strategy Ch. 7: Implementing Strategy MODULE 4: IHRM Test 1 Comprehensive Case Study #1 In-class Exercises Test 2 Comprehensive Case Study #2 In-class Exercise Test 3 11 12 13 11/7-11/9 11/14-11/16 11/21-11/23* Ch. 9: Staffing, Training, and Compensation Ch. 10: Developing Global Management Cadre Ch. 11: Motivating and Leading Comprehensive Case Study #3 Test 4 14 11/28* - 11/30 15 12/5-12/7 16 12/12-12/14 MODULE 5: Term Project Country Research Paper and Presentations Comprehensive Case Study #4 Country Research Paper Presentations 7