MGMT 4123
International Management
Time: Tue-Thu from 930 AM to 1045AM
Place: Room 417
Syllabus Spring 2013
Table of Contents:
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Text and Readings
Overview of the Course
Course Objectives
Exams and Activities
Grade Composition
Policies and Regulations
Course Schedule
Instructor: Dr. Erick P. C. Chang
Email: Echang@astate.edu
Text Message: 7146245326@txt.att.net
M&M Dept. phone number: 972-3430
Home phone number: 714-624-5326
Office Location: COB 312
Office Hours: TUE and TH 130PM to 5PM and by
appointment
Prerequisite: Completion of 54 credit hours and MGMT 3153 Organizational Behavior
REQUIRED TEXT:
Luthans & Doh: International Management. 8th edition, 2012; McGraw-Hill ISBN:9780078112577
Country Manager simulation via Interpretive.com: more information will be given in class
You can download additional articles and related information from Blackboard. Power Point slides
will be added eventually as you need to take in-class notes
Course Overview: To familiarize the student with the practical application of Management as it
relates to the dynamic world of today’s managers in a global economy. The course presents a
systematic review of international environment forces, current events, and their influence on all
management areas of international firms: strategic management, organizational structures, human
resources, logistics, laws, and policy.
Course Objectives:
1. Demonstrate the ability to recognize differences in cultures and knowledge of the various
political and economic environments. (Business Knowledge)
2. Analyze the effect of culture on decision making among global leaders through the use of
case analysis and the importance of international human resource management. (Critical
Thinking and Business Knowledge)
3. Demonstrate knowledge of Global Competencies from the Bird and Osland Model
(Business Knowledge)
4. Analyze the impact of Globalization on developing countries (Ethics)
5. Develop strategies for managing a multinational company via an integrated team project
(Critical Thinking and Business Knowledge)
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International Management Mgmt 4123
Syllabus Spring 2012
Dr. Erick P.C. Chang - Instructor
Exams (500 points)
Online Tests [300 points]
In the first part of the semester you will take 3 exams online [100 points each]. Exam questions may be
taken from class discussions, cases, and assigned textbook readings. The exam can include multiple-choice,
true/false, short answer, and essay questions. You will take the sections of the exam online via Blackboard and we
will not meet in the classroom. I will provide specific instructions for each exam beforehand. Please remember that
there will be no make-up exams, unless you had a valid and documented University excuse.
Comprehensive Exam [200 points]
At the end of the semester, a comprehensive exam will be administered online. You cannot substitute or be
exempted to take the exam. The exam will include all the course material and specific instructions will be provided
after Spring break.
Class Activities (500 points)
All students are encouraged to attend all classes. I encourage discussions of particular topics and/or
textbook cases [please check the course schedule]. Moreover, prompt arrival to each session will be appreciated.
Chapter Quizzes (150 points): I will use TEN quizzes (15 points each) to assess your reading and understanding of
the textbook. Quizzes will be online on Blackboard. The quizzes will be due the night after we meet in class to
discuss the chapter [check the calendar of activities].
Cases (150 points): during the semester you will work in pairs (or trios) to answer questions related to the NINE
assigned cases. For getting the grade [25 points per case], you bring your typed answers to the class and do
additional in-class work. You case will not be graded if you are not in class unless you have a valid university
absence. Your top 6 cases will count toward your final grade.
Simulation [200 points]
Country Manager is an online simulation where you have the opportunity to experience many of the challenges faced
by top management teams in the real world. The simulation access costs $39.95 and you can pay using a credit or
debit card. Please check with me if you lack one. The simulation provider will contact you by the middle of February
as the practice rounds start in the first week of March. If you do not register on time, you will not take part on the
simulation and you cannot substitute this portion of the course grade.
You will work on a virtual team that includes students enrolled in Strategic Management. I will assign teams as it
happens in the corporate environment [e.g. you cannot choose your co-workers unless you own your own business
or you are the CEO of the company]. In the event that you are registered in both courses, your grade will count for
both courses.
Please be advised that if you do not work with your team, your grade will suffer. Also, your team can fire someone
who does not contribute to the team. The fired individual will get a zero in this portion of the course grade and he/she
cannot be hired by another team. Due to the direct competition, your team must enter the decisions before the due
dates [check schedule on the last page]. The simulation will be graded as follows:
Multiple Choice Quiz
Peer Evaluation
Simulation Team Performance
3 Progress Reports
Total
20 [individual based]
30 [individual based]
60 [team based]
90 [team based]
200 points
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Students are required to read and understand what is stated in the syllabus. In the event of
typos/mistakes found after it is distributed, amendments will be given.
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Grade composition
3 Online Exams
Comprehensive Exam
Cases (top 6)
Online Quizzes
Country Manager Simulation
Total
300 points
200 points
150 points
150 points
200 points
1000 points
The Final-Grading Policy is as follows:
A: 899.0 to 1000
B: 799.0 to 898.99
C: 699.0 to 798.999
D: 599.0 to 699.999
F: 0 to 598.999
Grading Policy: I do not round under any circumstances.
For example, a student will receive a B if he/she has less
than 899.0 points. Once final grades are released, no extra
credit or assignments will be allowed at the end of the
semester for students to change their grades. Unless there
is a calculation mistake on a particular activity or exam, I
do not discuss or answer individual questions related to
grade changes (e.g. D to a C, etc.) once final grades are
released. Students can ask questions and feedback related
to what is needed to improve in future assignments as
assignments will not be re-graded.
Discretionary points: Over the semester, I will give
bonus opportunities to compensate points lost in
other course activities
Policies and Regulations
Make-up exams and assignments:
Use of Blackboard and online communications
NO MAKE-UP QUIZZES, ASSIGNMENTS, and
NO LATE WORK are accepted. You have to check with me
for solutions about missing quizzes or assignments when
you have a valid and properly documented university
excuse. Otherwise, you will not receive points for those
missing assignments. Also, if you failed to work with your
simulation team, your grade will be reflected by the peer
review evaluation.
You need to sign a form to access your grades
online. In addition, I email students when additional
information is needed so checking your e-mail is highly
important for your class performance.
ADA Statement
If you need accommodations because of a
disability, if you have emergency medical information to
share with me, or if you need special arrangements, please
inform me immediately after class or in my office. To
request academic accommodations (for example, a note
taker), students must also register with Disability Services,
Student Union building, Suite 2181 (870.972.3964). It is the
campus office responsible for reviewing documentation
provided by students requesting academic
accommodations, and for accommodations planning in
cooperation with students and instructors, as needed and
consistent with course requirements. For other ASU
resources for students with disabilities, go to “Disability
Services” on the ASU homepage.
Cell Phone and Electronic Devices Policy
If you bring a cell phone into class, you are
expected to turn it off or set it on buzz mode. In addition,
please do not engage in a text messaging behavior as
it becomes distractive.
TEN Points will be deducted from your final
grade without warning if I see you using your cell phone. A
similar situation will be applied if you bring an electronic
device [laptop, tablet, etc.] and you use it for purposes not
related to the course. There are no exceptions to this policy
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Weather and Campus Closures:
Schedule for Country Manager Simulation
We will follow ASU information related to
inclement weather.
Online registration from TUE Jan 29th to TH Feb 7th:
You need to have a valid debit or credit card. The
simulation costs $39.95. The simulation provider will
email you the instructions. You only pay the
simulation access and you do not need to buy the
manual or the Wall Street Journal subscription.
Policy for Absences
Only University approved absences will be
accepted. If a graded activity is missed, the student must
have a University excuse and provide proper
documentation to support the absence. When students are
aware that they must miss a class for a legitimate medical
or university-related reason, they must provide the
instructor with written documentation BEFORE the day in
question. If students miss an activity due to an unforeseen
emergency totally beyond their control (auto accident on
way to school, etc.), they must provide written
documentation of the reason for the absence and/or
provide a way for the instructor to verify the cause of the
absence. The instructor reserves the right to reject excuses
that are not legitimate as defined above. All unexcused
absences will result in a 0 for the missed activity..
Those going to job interviews out of town need to
check with me for their options of missing a particular
assignment.
On Interpretive.com website:
TUE Feb 12th
Online Quiz
TH April 25th Last day to submit peer evaluation
Practice Rounds:
Periods 0 to 3: from MON Feb 12th to MON Feb 25th
Once the practice rounds are finalized, your team will
have one week to review what worked and what did
not work so you know what you can do when the real
simulation starts.
Also, during the practice round you can play
individually to get familiar with the simulation
environment.
Academic Misconduct Policy
All students of Arkansas State University system
enrolled in credit or non-credit classes are subject to the
Honor Code for academic matters. For detailed information
about the university policy, please go to
Real Simulation
Periods 0 to 3: from MON Mar 4th to TUE Mar 12th
Periods 4 to 6: from MON Mar 25th to TUE April 14th
Periods 7 to 10: from TH April 16th to TUE April 23th
http://studentconduct.astate.edu/AcademicIntegrity.html.
If I discover any dishonest activity, I will
either (a) give a failing grade on that exam or
assignment for all parties or (b) assign a failing grade
for the course and refer the case to the student
conduct system for further sanctions.
If you have any further questions regarding
University policy regarding academic honesty, please see
me, your academic advisor, or other University official. You
should also consult the ASU Student handbook; in
particular, the section entitled Academic Integrity Policy.
Progress Reports (30 points each):
TH Mar 14th –
TH April 16th–
TH April 25th-
Report 1
Report 2
Report 3
Information will be provided by e-mail and on
Blackboard for the different parts that are needed in
the reports. The expectation is high as I require the
use of colors, organized sections, financial
statements, financial ratios, competitive analysis, etc.
Other Policies and Regulations:
For situations not covered under this syllabus,
please refer to your Student Handbook and other
University, College, and Departmental policies.
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Tentative Calendar of Activities
1/15/2013 Introduction to the Class
1/17/2013 Assessing the international environment and liability of foreigness
1/22/2013 Globalization vs Regionalization - Rugman and Verbeke paper
1/24/2013 Chapter 1: Globalization and International Linkages
1/29/2013 Information about Simulation
1/31/2013 Chapter 2: Political, legal, and technological environment
2/5/2013 Case 1: Colgate
2/7/2013 Chapter 3: Ethics and social responsibility
2/12/2013 Case 2: Nike and Human rights
2/14/2013 EXAM 1 IS DUE ONLINE (chapters 1, 2, 3 + additional materials)
2/19/2013 Chapter 4: Meaning and dimensions of culture
2/20/2013 Case 3: Euro Disney
2/21/2013 Chapter 5: Managing across cultures
2/26/2013 Chapter 7: Cross-cultural communications and negotiations
2/28/2013 Case 4: Disney's expansion into Asia
3/5/2013 Bird and Oseland model
3/7/2013 Chapter 14: Human resource selection and development across cultures
3/12/2013 Case 5: Coca Cola in India
3/14/2013 EXAM 2 is DUE ONLINE (chapters 4, 5, 7, 14 + additional materials)
3/19/2013 No class spring break
3/21/2013 No class spring break
3/26/2013 Chapter 8: strategy formulation and implementation
3/28/2013 Chapter 9: Entry strategies and organizational structures
4/2/2013 Case 6: Sony
4/4/2013 Chapter 10: Managing political risk, government relations, and alliances
4/9/2013 Case 7: Wal-Mart global strategies
4/11/2013 EXAM 3 is DUE ONLINE (chapters 8, 9, 10 + additional materials)
4/16/2013 Case 8: Chiquita
4/18/2013 Case 9: Gung Ho [need to watch movie before class]
4/23/2013 Section 1 of comprehensive exam is due
4/25/2013 Section 2 of comprehensive exam is due
Due dates for online quizzes [quizzes will be open for at least 2 days]
CH 1: Jan 25
CH 2: Feb 1
CH 3: Feb 8
CH 4: Feb 20
CH 5: Feb 22
CH7: Feb 27
CH 14: Mar 8
Ch8: Mar 27
CH 9: Mar 29
CH10: April 5
I tend to follow my calendar unless there are campus closures due to weather related problems.
In the event of calendar changes, I will make the proper announcement.
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