COURSE SYLLABUS
Fall 2014
D. Dev Pant, PhD (pant@calums.edu)
Course Number:
IB 521
Course Prerequisite: None
Course Title:
International Management Theory
Course Description: Analysis of the strategic and operational issues that arise from the
international nature of multinational corporations' activities. Issues
covered include alternative internationalization strategies, interaction
between firms and governments, dealing with global competitors, and
staffing and organizational implications of cross-border operations.
Course Credit:
4 Quarter Units
Course Length:
10 weeks
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 40
Lab: 0 Practicum/Internship: 0
Total: 40
Learning Objectives: By the successful completion of this course, the student shall be able to:
1. Examine the role of managing cultural synergy within the global
business environment with emphasis on organizational and
interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
2. Develop an understanding of cultures and subcultures and the role
they play in communicating and negotiating effectively in a global
business environment.
3. Examine contrasting cultural values and their impact on the
international communication and negotiating process.
4. Evaluate verbal thought patterns and nonverbal cues as they relate to
conducting business abroad or in a multicultural domestic
environment.
5. Learn international laws, as well as home country and host country
laws that relate to conducting business in multicultural environments.
Required Textbook: Purchase of a textbook is not required. The course will focus on the
assigned reading materials and lecture notes. Recommended general
references are listed below.
Reference:
1. International Business, 7th ed., John J. Wild and Kenneth L. Wild,
Prentice Hall, 2014.
2. International Business: The Challenge of Global Competition, 9th ed.,
Donald A. Ball, Wendell H. McCulloch, Jr., Paul L. Frantz, J. Michael
Geringer, and Micheal S. Minor, McGraw Hill/Irwin, 2004.
3. International Business: A Managerial Perspective, 4th ed., Richy W.
Griffin and Michael W. Pustay, Prentice Hall, 2003.
4. International Management Behavior: Text, Readings and Cases, 4th ed.,
Henry W. Lane, Joseph J. DiStefano, and Martha L. Maznevski,
Blackwell, 2000.
Teaching Strategies: Lecture, in-class presentations, quizzes, examinations.
Evaluation Methods: Quizzes/Discussions
Attendance/Assignments
Mid-Term Exam
Final Exam
Weekly Outline:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
10%
20%
35%
35%
Introduction to International Management Theory
Globalization / Cross-Cultural Business
Politics, Law, and Business Ethics / Economics and
Emerging Markets
International Trade / Business—Government Trade
Relations
Foreign Direct Investment / Regional Economic Integration
International Financial Markets / International Monetary
System
International Strategy and Organization / Analyzing
International Opportunities
Selecting and Managing Entry Modes / Developing and
Marketing Products
Managing International Operations / Hiring and Managing
Employees
Final Exam
Academic Integrity: You are expected to practice the highest possible standards of academic
integrity. Honesty and integrity are integral components of the academic
process. Students are expected to be honest and ethical at all time in their
pursuit of academic goals in accordance with the University policy.