Yeditepe University
/ Institute of Social Sciences
MBA Program
Senem Göl Beşer, PhD
BUS 401/MGT 513 International Business (3 credit hours)
Spring 2010
Phone: (0216) 578 0669; #647
E-mail: senemgol@yeditepe.edu.tr
Lecture Periods:
Section
MBA
Day
Wednesday
Time
19:30-22:00
Location
301
Office Hours
Tuesday
12:00-13:00
Wednesday 16:00-19:00
Thursday 12:00-13:00
Students who are unable to make the posted office hours are encouraged to request a separate meeting with
the instructor.
Communicating via Yahoogroups
The instructor has set up a yahoogroup specifically for this class. It is useful means for posting information
that is needed by the entire class. Critical class information will be posted on the group on a regular basis.
Please become a member of our Class Yahoogroups!
Section 03 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MGT513
YUVAM (Management Application and Research Center) – if you are interested!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/yuvam-mba
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Course Syllabus
Required Textbook: John D. Daniels and Lee H. Radebaugh, International Business: Environments and
Operations, 12th Ed., Pearson.
Supplemental Readings: Additional readings and/or list of readings will be distributed in class.
Course Description and Objective:
This course is designed to provide students with a sound understanding of the mechanics of doing business
abroad and familiarize them with unique problems, characteristics of organizations engaging in
international business. Major themes addressed include the emerging New Economy, globalization,
differences in the socio-economic, political and cultural environments of international business, foreign
direct investment, regional economic integrations and/or blocs, global strategy, methods of entering foreign
markets, global marketing, global human resource management, and the multinational companies in terms
of their organizational designs, managerial practices, etc.
The course will consist of the usual lecture discussion format plus group presentations, student
presentations and guest lecturers. Strong emphasis is placed on the discussion and presentation of case
studies, text materials, and current events. The teaching style requires you to come well prepared to class,
since you may be asked to discuss issues related to the assigned cases and/or readings.
Course Requirements and Method of Instruction:
1. Textbooks: Students will have to bring the textbook to the class.
2. Examinations: Complete two (2) examinations. There will be a midterm and a comprehensive final
examination. These examinations are designed to measure the student’s comprehension of the course
material and the instructor’s ability to communicate the subject matter. Each exam consists of multiplechoice questions.
3. Team Case Analysis: Since case analysis and discussions are valuable learning tools for the professional
life, students are required to complete one case study analysis with PowerPoint presentation. The class will
be divided into teams (or individual presentation) Each team/individual will be required to select one of the
assigned cases from the textbook (or a source required by the instructor), write a five-page analytical report,
and make a class presentation on it. Additional updated information on the case organization may be
obtained through interviews with managers, the study of the published and unpublished documents on the
organization, as well as information that can bee found through Internet, in source books, professional
journals, and/or magazines (this is your opportunity to be creative with visual aids). The teams may invite
company managers as guest speakers to the class, show videos, etc. during their presentations. The
presentations should be of the quality that you would feel comfortable making to the Vice President of
International Operations You will be evaluated on the effectiveness, content, style, organization, delivery
and professionalism of your presentation.
No late presentations will be accepted unless excused by the instructor beforehand.
4. Team Country Analysis: In this analysis, each team will write a 5 page paper on a particular country of
their choice. The topics to be discussed in the paper is given by the instructor below (page 4). The paper
should be typed in size 12 and font Times New Roman (1.5-spaced). It should also include a cover page,
Table of Contents, body of the paper (not less than five full pages), a Reference page, and Appendices as
needed. The pages should be numbered.
5. Homework Assignments: Prepare for the homework assignments. To help bringing the world of
international business into the classroom, articles, newspaper clipping and journals will extensively be
used. The students are expected to get prepared on the assigned exercises before coming to class, and hand
in a one page "Evaluate Remarks" on the findings of those. All assignments must be completed prior to
class and are due at the beginning of class. Late assignments will ONLY be accepted when students have
made prior arrangements with the instructor. All assignments must be typed. Handwritten work will not be
accepted. Students are also expected fully participate in the discussion of the assigned homework.
Homework assignments are NOT to be turned in via e-mail to the instructor.
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6. Readings: Read all of the assigned readings prior to the class sessions. The students are expected to read
thoroughly all of the assigned readings prior to the class sessions and be ready for full and meaningful
participation in class discussions of the assigned material. In reading chapters, special attention should be
paid to the new terminology, concepts, definitions and the cases at the beginning and the end of the
chapters. It is expected that every student will actively contribute to the learning environment of the class.
This includes, but is not limited to, participation in class discussion and activities, providing news clippings
or topical handouts to support the readings, recommending guest speakers for the class.
7. Guest Speakers: We may invite guest speakers in order to contribute to our class discussions during the
semester.
Grading Information and Criteria:
Activity
Team Case Analysis
Team Country Analysis
Midterm
Homework Assignments (individual work)
Final Examination
TOTAL
Points
10
10
30
15
35
100
The instructor will provide extra credit work throughout the course. Students are NOT to request
additional extra credit work.
General Policies:
1. Attendance and participation: Both the students and instructor are expected to be on time, unless
prior arrangements have been communicated. At no time, should students wait longer than fifteen (15)
minutes for the instructor.
Students who will be missing a class when there is an assignment, examination etc., must contact
the instructor prior to class if they wish to make-up the work. Otherwise, Obtaining information
from missed classes is the responsibility of the student.
2. Withdrawal Policy: You may withdraw at any time before the withdrawal deadline for the academic
semester (March 27, 2010; Friday at 17:001) through E-dönüşüm and receive a “W” for a grade. A
“W” will not be calculated in the grade point average.
3. Incomplete: "I" grades will only be given if arrangements have been made with your instructor before
the scheduled course ending.
4. Make-up Work: You are responsible for all material covered during absences. Make-ups for
scheduled exams must be requested before the test date and are subject to approval of the instructor.
Otherwise, note that the Midterm and Final Exams are NOT be made up. An “F” is recorded in both
instances.
5. Scholastic Honesty: Students are expected to maintain the highest standard of individual honor in all
scholastic work. You must do your own work; there are no exceptions. If you plagiarize or cheat in
any way, you risk dismissal from class and expulsion from the university.
Remember to cite your source in proper format for all presentations. Failure to provide proper
attribution will result in reduction of points.
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Guidelines for TEAM Project “Country Analysis”
Choose any country in the world that you are interested in studying throughout the rest of the session
as a potential destination for international business (While you are welcome to choose any country you
wish, you must first clear that choice with me).
1. Discuss briefly the following topics:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Brief summary about the country (location, flag, population, capitol, size, etc.)
Political System
Economic System
Legal system
Culture (Apply all cultural frameworks discussed in class. e.g., Hofstede, Low/High context…)
2. Assess the current economic performance and the competitiveness of this country. How have they
changed in the last 5 years? Include, for example (not necessarily), the following indicators:
1. GDP/capita (PPP) and GDP growth rate
2. Country’s Pattern of Trade (major imports and exports…)
3. Inflation, Unemployment
4. FDI inflows, FDI potential index, FDI performance index
5. Country competitiveness index
3. Analyze the country participation in trade agreements (Economic Integration).
4. Assessment of country comparative advantages and “Competitive” advantages.
5. International Business Practices - Assess market opportunities available to Turkish Companies.
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Table of Contents:
Part I: BACKGROUND FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
1.
Globalization and International Business
Part II: COMPARATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL FRAMEWORKS
2.
The Cultural Environments Facing Business
3.
The Political and Legal Environments Facing Business
4.
The Economic Environment
5.
Globalization and Society
Part III: THEORIES AND INSTITUTIONS: TRADE AND INVESTMENT
6.
International Trade and Factor Mobility Theory
7.
Governmental Influence on Trade
8.
Cross-National Cooperation and Agreements
Part IV: WORLD FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT
9.
Global Foreign Exchange and Capital Markets
10. The Determination of Exchange Rates
Part V: GLOBAL STRATEGY, STRUCTURE, AND IMPLEMENTATION
11. The Strategy of International Business
12. Country Evaluation and Selection
13. Export and Import Strategies
14. Direct Investment and Collaborative Strategies
15. The Organization of International Business
Part VI: MANAGING INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
16. Marketing Globally
17. Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management
18. International Accounting Issues
19. The Multinational Finance Function
20. Human Resource Management
The instructor reserves the right to change the lecture topics highlighted in this syllabus. If changes are
deemed necessary, such changes will be conveyed to students in a timely manner.
Tentative Class Schedule will be announced via e-mail.
Have a Great Semester!!
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