THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO
Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
MGT 301-01
FALL SEMESTER 2008
August 25-December 8
Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:00-3:15 PM
132 Bryan Building
This syllabus is subject to change as the semester progresses to accommodate instructional and/or student needs.
PART 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. CONTACT INFORMATION
Professor:
Riikka M. Sarala
Office:
348 Bryan
Office phone:
334 5457 (e-mail preferred)
E-mail:
rmsarala@uncg.edu
Office Hours:
Mo 9:00-11:00 AM, Tue 9:00 AM-10AM.
Please send me an e-mail or stop by during my office hours to ask
questions, etc. You can also come and talk to me before/after class.
2. PREREQUISITES
 Economics 300
3. REQUIRED COURSE TEXTBOOK
International Business (The Challenges of Globalization), 4th edition, by
Wild/Wild/Han, Prentice Hall 2008, ISBN 13: 978-0-13-174743-2
Companion website: http://wps.prenhall.com/bp_wild_ib_4/
This website provided by the textbook publisher includes supplemental
material (e.g. extra slides, practice quizzes) that can assist you in learning the
contents of the textbook.
Blackboard: The lecture slides are available through Blackboard before each session!
Please check Blackboard regularly for course announcements!
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4. COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course is an introduction to the environmental factors which increasingly cause
businesses to become international in the scope of their activities. Nature of global
business and multinational organizations analyzed.
5. SPECIAL NOTE

Certain topics and course content appear in both the ECO 300 and MGT 301
syllabi. This replication of topics is meant to build your knowledge, understanding,
and analysis of global issues facing economic policy makers in ECO 300 and
business managers in MGT 301.
6. COURSE PHILOSOPHY
Due to the increasing globalization of industries and the deepening interdependence of
national economies, it is becoming more important for managers to have a basic
understanding of the structure of the global economy in which they operate. Also, with
the greater freedom firms now have to sell, invest, and operate around the globe comes
the need to understand how to assess the stability and growth prospects of individual
nations and their markets. Knowledge about how to conduct business with people
from numerous cultural backgrounds is just as vital.
7. COURSE OVERVIEW

MGT 301 is an introductory undergraduate course in international business. It is the
first course in international business. To that extent, it will provide an overview but not
in-depth knowledge enough to become an expert in international business. The course
covers a wide range of topics to introduce you to different aspects of international
business environment and international management with a focus on multinational
companies (MNCs).

The course is divided in two parts:
o Part 1: International Business Environment
 We cover topics related to the international business environment.
o Part 2: International Management
 We explore how international business operations are managed and
discuss how international management differs from the management of
domestic operations.
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8. COURSE OBJECTIVES
On completion of this course, you will be able to

Define international business and discuss how it differs from domestic business.

Define and discuss key terms and concepts related to international business.

Acquire a basic understanding of the structure of the global economy and the
perspectives of various actors in the global economy.

Make well-reasoned suggestions about how to address many of the challenges and
opportunities within an international business setting. For example, students are
expected to knowledgeably discuss the pros and cons of particular ways of entering
national markets, of managing foreign exchange risk, and of selecting members for crosscultural teams. Other issues students will be expected to learn about are outlined in this
syllabus and will be addressed as the course progresses.

Knowledgeably discuss some of the key public policy, ethical and environmental
issues that are typically connected to international business.

Students should be able to discuss the challenges that third world countries have in
participating in world trade, and the different perspectives that exist with regard to
intellectual property rights and the third world.
9. COURSE FORMAT

The course will be organized around short lectures, case analyses, in-class discussions,
and group project. Active learning strategies are used to facilitate your learning and to
enhance your communication and team work skills, which you will need when you enter
the business world.

Short lectures
o Facilitate your understanding of the key terms and concepts and the theoretical
foundations of international business.

Case studies and in-class discussions
o Teach you to apply the international business theories to different international
business situations/problems and enhance your learning of the course material.

Group project
o Develops your knowledge about market entry to a foreign country
o Improves your analytical, communication, and presentation skills
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10. COURSE DESIGN
I have designed the course around the Seven Principles of Good Practice in Undergraduate
Education:

Good practice encourages student-faculty contact.
o I encourage you to come and talk to me before or after class or during my office
hours if you have any questions or concerns. Also, if you are interested in a
specific topic, I am glad to provide you with additional readings. If anything is
unclear for you in class, do not hesitate to ask me right away.

Good practice encourages cooperation among individual students.
o During this course, you will be assigned to a group. During the first class, please
exchange your contact information. If you cannot attend a class, please ask your
group members for notes and material. Working in groups gives you a chance to
discuss the course material with other students and facilitates your learning.

Good practice encourages active learning.
o Case studies, in-class exercises, and project work are used.

Good practice provides for prompt feedback.
o I will correct your exams within 24 hours.
o I will provide written feedback on your case analyses and project papers.
o You can always come and ask feedback on how you are performing in the class
discussions.

Good practice emphasizes time on task.
o I ask you to respect the deadlines for the assignments. All late work will be
subject to a 30% deduction. After the last day of the class, no late work will be
accepted.

Good practice communicates high expectations.
o I have high expectations from my students and I expect you to complete all the
required assignments and participate actively. If you have any questions about
what you are expected to do, please do not hesitate to ask.

Good practice respects diverse talents and ways of learning.
o International business is all about diversity. I encourage you to share your own
views and experiences with your group and the rest of the class.
o I use active learning strategies that include different types of exercises and group
work to address students’ diverse learning styles.
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11. COURSE COVERAGE OF AACSB’S COMMON THEMES AND SKILL SET
AREAS
I have designed the course to provide coverage in all AACSB’s common themes and skill sets.
The level of coverage is indicated in the following:
Common Themes

International issues:

Written communication:
Extensive coverage
 The course is international by nature.
 Ethical issues:
Extensive coverage
 Ethical issues are critical in international business.
We will discuss several ethical dilemmas in class.
 Legal and regulatory issues: Extensive coverage
 In international business, it is crucial to be familiar
with the legal and regulatory environment of
foreign countries.
 Political issues:
Extensive coverage
 Political environment and changes in political
environment greatly affect the opportunities and
ease of international business.
 Environmental issues:
Some coverage
 We will discuss environmental issues mainly from
the ethical and legal/regulatory aspects.
 Technological issues:
Significant coverage
 Improvements in technology have a great impact on
international business (e.g. internet, logistics and
shipping, manufacturing technology).
 Demographic diversity:
Significant coverage
 One of the themes that we will cover is international
human resources management which addresses
managing demographic diversity in MNCs. We will
also talk about demographic diversity of foreign
countries.
Skill sets


Extensive coverage
 You will be writing a case study report and a
project paper during this course.
Oral communication skills: Extensive coverage
 Every team will present a case study and a project
paper.
Computer usage skills:
Extensive coverage
 You will use computer to write a professional case
report and a project paper.
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Research skills:

Team/personal skills:
Extensive coverage
 You will do research for your case analysis and
your project paper.
 You will learn how to find international business
information, and you will learn to evaluate the
reliability of the information. Our business
librarian, Steve Cramer (smcramer@uncg.edu), will
be happy to assist you with all your information
needs.
Extensive coverage
 You will be working in an assigned group during
the entire course. You will also be encouraged to
participate in the class discussions.
12. HONOR CODE

You are required to know and abide by the Honor Code in all matters concerning this
course. Please submit all written work with the word “Pledged” followed by your
signature indicating that you prepared the work in accordance with the Honor Code and
in accordance with any other specific instructions relevant to that assignment.

This pledge will also indicated that you have not used information (oral or written),
materials, or briefs prepared by or given by current or former students in my cases or
students in other classes or online paper-writing services.

I will pursue Honor Code violations.
13. FACULTY – STUDENT GUIDELINES

The Bryan School has adopted a set of faculty and student guidelines. Please read them
at: www.uncg.edu/bae/faculty_student_guidelines.pdf
14. GRADING

During the course, you will have many opportunities to demonstrate what you are
learning. Active participation during the entire course is very important. Active class
attendance will also help you perform better in the exams.

All late assignments will be subject to a 30% deduction. No late work will be accepted
after the last day of class.

The following information indicates the weighting of the various aspects of your work:
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1. Miniquizzes
2. Exam 1
3. Exam 2
4. Final exam
5. Class Participation
6. Case analysis and presentation
7. Group Project
Maximum points
50
100
100
250
100
200
200
1000
15. SCALE

For your final grade, I will use the following scale:
Score
960-1000
920 - 959
870 – 919
830 – 869

Grade
A+
A
AB+
Score
790 – 829
750 – 789
710 – 749
670 – 709
Grade
B
BC+
C
Score
630 – 669
590 – 629
550 – 589
0 – 549
Grade
CD+
D
F
Any appeal on grading must be done in writing. You are required to specify in writing
why you are appealing.
16. RESOURCES

The University offers several services to assist you with your studies. I encourage you to
use the services of the Writing Center and the Speaking Center when preparing your
papers and presentations:
http://www.uncg.edu/eng/writingcenter/
http://speakingcenter.uncg.edu/resources/

The University Library offers access to newspapers and magazines that deal with
international business issues. Recommended sources are: The Economist, Business
Week, Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, Harvard Business Review. These can
be accessed through the library website: http://journalfinder.uncg.edu/uncg/ You can also
find hard copies in the library.

For your group project, the University Library offers access to several databases with
country and industry level information. These are compiled on the Course Library
Website http://library.uncg.edu/depts/ref/biz/mgt301.asp

Our contact person at the library is Steve Cramer, (smcramer@uncg.edu, phone 336256-0346). You are welcome to contact him if you need any help with your group project
or if you have any general library needs.

UNCG cares about your success as a student. We recognize students often balance many
challenging personal issues and demands. Please take advantage of the University
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resources designed to help. For assistance accessing these resources, contact the Dean of
Students Office at 334-5514 or Student Academic Services at 334-5730. The
Counseling and Testing Center is available for mental health assistance, 334-5874. You
may also visit me during my office hours.
PART 2: EVALUATION ITEMS
1. MINIQUIZZES (50 points)



In the beginning of every session, there will be a miniquizz that tests the homework
material (max. 2.5 points / miniquizz).
If you arrive more than 5 minutes late, you cannot participate in the miniquizz.
The miniquizzess are there to your benefit: They provide a fairly easy way for you to earn
points. They also give you an opportunity to check your own learning and encourage you
to study the course material gradually and consistently, not just the day before the final
exam.
2. EXAM 1 (100 points)

Exam 1 will be on Sep 17th 2008. More details about this exam will be available on the
Blackboard before the exam.
3. EXAM 2 (100 points)

Exam 2 will be on Oct 1st 2008. More details will be available on the Blackboard before
the exam.
4. FINAL EXAM (250 points)

Final exam will be on Dec 15th 2008 12:00-3:00 in Bryan 132. Details will be
announced on the blackboard before the exam.
5. CLASS PARTICIPATION: Physical Attendance and Activity (100 points)

You are encouraged to attend all the classes. I will
take attendance at every class. If you miss a class, it
is your responsibility to check with another student
to find out if any changes were made and to be
prepared for such items when you return to the next
class. If you have been sick and have a doctor’s
note, please come and see me to have your absence
excused.
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
You should complete all reading assignments and be prepared to discuss those
assignments, especially the cases. It is important that you participate in class discussions.
However, please note that quality, not quantity, is important in the discussion.

In addition, the following factors will also be considered:
 Courtesy (cell phones off, no web surfing, absence of extensive side conversations)
 Attentiveness (focus directed to the presenter, not distracting others)
 Asking questions of groups presenting
 Providing comments and critiquing reading materials and cases.

I would like you to view the classroom as a large conference room in a business facility
and conduct yourself as you would conduct in a real business situation. The classroom
is a good place for you to practice professional business conduct and communication in a
safe, non-judgmental environment.

Attendance points: You can earn 2 points per session (excluding exam sessions) to a
maximum of 50 points by just being present in the class and showing courtesy and
attentiveness (see definitions for courtesy and attentiveness above). Thus, attending 25
sessions will give you the maximum attendance points. If you arrive more than 10
minutes late or leave more than 10 minutes early, you will earn no points for that
session.

Activity points: You can earn additional 50 points by actively participating in the class
discussions, asking questions of groups presenting, and by providing comments and
critiquing reading materials and cases in a constructive way. I will judge your activity
points based on your overall activity during the entire course. Please note that the
quality of your contribution, not quantity is important.
Inclement Weather Policy: If we experience snow, sleet, etc., we will follow the University’s
decision as to holding class. Use your good judgment in such cases. If you do not feel you can
safely make it to class, do not come.
6. CASE ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION (200 points: written report 100 points +
presentation 100 points) *
 Each group is required to present a case. The
presenting group will also submit a written analysis of the
case (4-6 pages, double-spaced). Please submit a hardcopy of your analysis when you come to class on the day
of your presentation.
 Cases are assigned to you during first class on
first-come first-served basis.
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
Each group member should attest with the word “Pledged” on the cover sheet
followed by your signature indicating that you prepared the work in accordance with the
Honor Code and in accordance with any other specific instructions relevant to that
assignment.

The groups will be formed during the first class (5 members). Your group for the case
analysis and the group project should be the same. I have the right to assign additional
members to your group, if needed.

You are expected to use additional sources (company websites, newspaper/magazine
articles) when writing your case report. Newspaper/magazine articles can be accessed
through the library website: http://journalfinder.uncg.edu/uncg/

Please use the APA citation to indicate your sources in the text and at the end of your
report (reference list). A guide for APA citation can be found at
http://library.uncg.edu/depts/ref/handouts/apa.asp Do not hesitate to ask me if you are not
familiar with the APA citation or have any questions.

Important: It is required that you come and check with me for additional readings and
questions related to the case you are presenting one week before your presentation.
Grading of the written case report

Your case report will be evaluated based on the following criteria
o Structure and general readability of the report
 A brief introduction that links the case report to the course themes
 Separate answers to each questions that are clearly indicated by subtitles
 A brief conclusion section that sums up the most important points of your
report
o Content
 The extent and quality to which several alternative answers for the
questions are presented, evaluated, and justified
 Use of additional sources (company websites, newspaper articles) and
their integration to the report (quality not quantity is important)
 The extent to which the report goes beyond repeating the facts given in the
case study
Grading of the case presentation

Your case presentation will be evaluated based on the following criteria
o Structure of the presentation
 Each group member should present!
 Your first slide should contain an overview of your presentation.
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
A brief introduction
A review of each question: The group either presents their own answers or
first asks the audience for their answers and then compares those with
their own answers.
A brief conclusion followed by questions and answers session
o Content and quality of the presentation
 Quality of the slides
 Quality of the presentation
 Try to make your presentation entertaining! (For example, use pictures)
o Involving audience
 The extent to which the group succeeds to involve the audience (e.g.
asking questions, comparing other groups’ answers with their own
answers).
7. GROUP PROJECT: DEVELOPING AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PLAN (IBP)
(200 points)*
 Working in groups, you are required to prepare an
international business plan for a real or hypothetical product and
present it to the class. The purpose of an international business plan is
to help prepare a company to enter or expand in foreign countries. It
should describe all the relevant external (e.g. economic, political,
cultural) and internal elements that influence your product’s success in
foreign markets.

An International business plan should include the following elements:
1. Identifying the product you would like to sell
2. Selecting a potential country to market your product.
3. Analyzing the potential marketability of your product in this new market.
4. Assessing the competition you will face.
5. Identifying any limitations on trade, including tariff barriers, quantitative
restrictions as well as non-tariff barriers to trade (i.e. regulations and standards).
6. Establishing a market entry strategy
a. Choosing the entry mode (e.g., export, contractual agreement, licensing,
joint venture, strategic partnership and investment).
b. Designing the marketing plan (product, place, promotion and price)

Each group should submit a hard-copy of the Project Proposal (1 page) on Oct 8th
(hand in the hard-copy when you enter the class) that identifies the product you
would like to sell, the potential country to market your product, and data sources that
you are planning to use.
Each group should plan on spending up to 10 minutes for presentation, followed by a
5-minute question and answer period. Please do not exceed your time limit.
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Each group will also submit a hard-copy of the business plan (about 12-pages) on Dec
1st (hand in the hard-copy when you enter the class) with the word “Pledged” on the
cover sheet followed by your signatures indicating that you prepared the work in
accordance with the Honor Code and in accordance with any other specific instructions
relevant to that assignment.

The course library website has links to several databases and websites where you can find
information for your project: http://library.uncg.edu/depts/ref/biz/mgt301.asp Do not
hesitate to contact our course contact person at the library, Steve Cramer
(smcramer@uncg.edu), if you need any help with finding data for your group project.

Please use the APA citation to indicate your sources in the text and at the end of your
report (reference list). A guide for APA citation can be found at
http://library.uncg.edu/depts/ref/handouts/apa.asp
There is also a guide for citing business databases in APA style available at
http://library.uncg.edu/depts/ref/biz/apa_biz.asp Do not hesitate to ask me if you are not
familiar with the APA citation or have any questions.

The groups are formed during the first class (5 members). The performance of your
group (Project report: 100 points; Project presentation: 40 points) and your evaluation by
other members of the group (maximum: 60 points) will determine your group project
grade. Each group member is also required to submit the “Peer evaluation form” no later
than the last day of the class.
WELCOME TO THE COURSE!
I HOPE THAT YOU WILL ENJOY
EXPLORING THE FASCINATING
WORLD OF INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS!
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PART 3: CLASS SCHEDULE
DATE
Mo Aug 25
TOPIC
CLASS PREPARATION
CLASS ACTIVITIES
PART ONE: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Session 1: Introduction
 Introduction to the course
 Participant introductions
 Instructions for the assignments
 Group formation
We Aug 27
Session 2: Globalization
 Definition of globalization
 Globalization benefits
 Globalization drivers
 Globalization debate
 Types of firms in IB
 Elements of the global business
environment
 Globalization phases
Mo Sep 1
LABOR DAY HOLIDAY: NO CLASS!
We Sep 3
Session 3: National culture
 Different views of culture
 Levels of culture
 Definition of national culture
 Components of national culture
 Quantitative frameworks of culture
 Read CH 1
 Prepare to discuss case:
MTV going global with a
local beat” (p. 37)
 Miniquizz 1 (CH 1)
 Case presentation:
Instructor
 Read CH 2
 Prepare to discuss Case 1:
“Modernization or
Westernization?” (p. 8283)
 Miniquizz 2 (CH2)
 Case 1 presentation :
Group 1
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Mo Sep 8
Session 4: Political environment
 National political environment
 Political risk
 Read CH 3
 Prepare to discuss: Talk it
over # 1 (p. 116)
 Miniquizz 3 (CH3: p. 84100)
We Sep 10
Session 5: Legal environment and
business ethics
 National legal environments
 Ethical behavior and social
responsibility
 International relations and IB
 Prepare to discuss: Ethical
challenges # 3 (p. 117)
 Miniquizz 4 (CH 3: p.
101-115)
 In-class discussion:
“Ethical challenges # 3”
(p. 117)
Mo Sep 15
Session 6: International trade
 Volume and patterns
 Theories of international trade
 Read CH 5
 Prepare to discuss Case 2:
First in Asia and the
World” (p. 175)
 Prepare for Exam 1
 Miniquizz 5 (CH 5)
 Case 2 presentation:
Group 2
Session 7: Business-government
trade relations
 Reasons for government
intervention
 Trade promotion methods
 Trade restriction methods
Session 8: FDI
 Definition of FDI
 Global FDI flows and patterns
 FDI in North Carolina
 Main theories of FDI
 Read CH 6
 Prepare to discuss Case 3:
“Unfair protection or
valid defense? (p. 201)
 Miniquizz 6 (CH 6)
 Case 3 presentation:
Group 3
 Read CH 7
 Prepare to discuss
“Ethical challenges # 2”
(p. 224)
 Miniquizz 7 (CH 7: p.
202-209)
 In-class discussion:
“Ethical challenges # 2”
(p. 224)
Session 9: FDI continued
 Managerial issues in FDI decision
 Government intervention in FDI
 Prepare to discuss Case 4:
Mercedes-Benz is
footloose in Tuscaloosa”
(p. 225)
 Miniquizz 8 (CH 7: p.
209-222)
 Case 4 presentation:
Group 4
We Sep 17
Mo Sep 22
We Sep 24
Mo Sep 29
EXAM 1
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 EXAM 1: CH 1, 2, 3, & 5
We Oct 1
Session 10: Regional economic
integration
 Introduction to the group
project
 How to find information for
your group project (Steve
Cramer)
 Levels of regional integration
 Effects of regional integration
 Regional integration efforts in
Europe
Mo Oct 6
Session 11: Regional economic
integration continued
 Regional integration efforts in the
Americas, Asia, and Africa
We Oct 8
Session 12: International financial
markets
 International capital market
 Foreign exchange market
 Key market institutions
 Government restrictions on
currencies
Session 13: International monetary
system
 Exchange rates
 International monetary systems
Mo Oct 13
We Oct 15
Mo Oct 20
EXAM 2
 Presentation by Steve
Cramer, Business
Reference Librarian
 Read CH 8
 Prepare to discuss Case 5:
“Tainted trade: Increasing
imports brings increase in
illness” (p. 255)
 Read CH 9
 Prepare to discuss Case 6:
“Is Argentina back from
the Abyss?” (p. 282)
 Miniquizz 9 & 10 (CH 8)
 Case 5 presentation:
Group 5
 Read CH 10
 Prepare to discuss Case 7:
Banking on forgiveness”
(p. 311)
 Miniquizz 12 (CH 10)
 Case 7 presentation:
Group 7
 Prepare for exam 2
 Exam 2: CH 6, 7, 8, 9, &
10
FALL BREAK: NO CLASS!
15
 Return Project Proposal
 Miniquizz 11 (CH 9)
 Case 6 presentation:
Group 6
We Oct 22
Mo Oct 27
PART TWO: INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Session 14: International strategy
 Read CH 11
and organization
 Strategy formulation in IB
 Core competence and value chain
 MNC strategy
 Corporate level strategies
Session 15: International strategy
 Prepare to discuss Case
and organization continued
8: “The global strategy
 Business level strategies
of IKEA” (p. 335)
 International organizational
structure
We Oct 29
Session 16: International marketing
research
 International marketing research
process
Mo Nov 3
Session 17: International marketing
research continued
 Market research difficulties
 Data sources
We Nov 5
Session 18: Selecting and managing
entry modes
 Exporting
 Contractual entry modes
Session 19: Selecting and managing
entry modes continued
 Investment entry modes
 Strategic factors in selecting entry
modes
Mo Nov 10
 Miniquizz 13 (CH 11)
 Case 8 presentation: Group
8
 Read CH 12
 Prepare to discuss Case
11: “Vietnam’s
emerging market
potential” (p. 361)
 Prepare to discuss:
“Talk it over # 1” (p.
359)
 Miniquizz 14 (CH 12: p.
336-349)
 Case 11 presentation:
Group 11 presents
 Read CH 13
 Miniquizz 16 (CH 13: p.
362-371)
 Prepare to discuss Case
9: “Telecom ventures
unite the world” (p.
391)
 Miniquizz 17 (CH 13: p.
372-387)
 Case 9 presentation: Group
9
16
 Miniquizz 15 (CH 12: p.
350-358)
 In-class discussion: “Talk it
over # 1” (p. 359)
Wed Nov 12
Session 20: International marketing
 International product strategies
Mon Nov 17
Session 21: International marketing
continued
 Promotion strategies
 Distribution strategies (Place)
 Pricing strategies
Session 22: International operations
management
 Production planning
 Make or buy decisions
 Other production issues
Session 23: International HRM
 Recruitment and selection
 Training and development
 Compensation
 Labor management relations
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY: NO
CLASS!
Session 24: Presentations
 Group presentations
Wed Nov 19
Mo Nov 24
Wed Nov 26
Mo Dec 1
Wed Dec 3
Session 25: Presentations
 Group presentations
Mo Dec 8
Session 26: Conclusion
 Overview of the course
 Final exam preparation
 FINAL EXAM 12 PM – 3 PM,
Mo Dec 15
 Read CH 14
 Miniquizz 18 (CH 14: 392399)
 Miniquizz 19 (CH 14: 399411)
 Read CH 15
 Prepare to discuss Case
10: “Toyota’s strategy
for production
efficiency” (p. 437)
 Read Chapter 16
 Prepare to discuss
“Talk it over # 2” (p.
455)
 Miniquizz 20 (CH 15)
 Case 10 presentation:
Group 10
 Finalize your Group
Project paper
 Prepare for group
presentations (Groups
6-10)
 Prepare for group
presentations (Groups
1-5)
 Return Group Project
Paper (DEADLINE FOR
ALL GROUPS!)
 Groups 6-10 presenting
 Miniquizz extra (CH 16)
 In-class discussion: “Talk it
over # 2” (p. 455)
 Groups 1-5 presenting
 Final exam: CH 11, 12, 13,
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BRYAN 132
14, 15, & 16
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bryan School of Business and Economics
MGT 301-01: Introduction to International Business
FALL 2008
Course Participant Information and Course Commitment Form
Your full name
The name you preferred to be called
Your hometown
Your telephone number
Your class standing (Soph., Jr., Sr.) and major
Your previous work experience
Your educational and career goal
Name of five global companies you would be interested to work for
Other information you would like for me to know about you
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Bryan School of Business and Economics
MGT 301-01: Introduction to International Business
FALL 2008
Peer Evaluation Form
The purpose of this evaluation is to give credit to those students who did excellent work in
developing the group project. Conversely, if any group member did not do his/her fair share, the
student should not get full credit for the group’s work. I will hold all data on this form in
confidence. Each group member is required to submit the “Peer evaluation form” no later than
the last day of the class.
Name (include
yourself)
Attendance/
Cooperation
Academic
Contribution
Comparative
Ranking*
Total points
Add the points from the three columns and place in TOTAL POINTS column. The average
of your evaluation by other members of the group will be your peer evaluation grade (Max. 60
points).
KEY TO NUMERICAL RANKING
ATTENDANCE AND COOPERATION:
20 = Was a team leader both in and outside class; cooperation superior
15 = Attended meetings regularly; good cooperation; a team player
10 = Attended meetings fairly regularly; did what was asked but no more
5 = Missed some meetings and did the minimum amount of work
0 = Poor attendance at meetings and/or poor cooperation/workload
ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTION:
20 = A team leader in ideas; enthusiastic; a lot of good ideas
15 = Contributed greatly to the team; did more than his/her fair share
10 = Had good ideas from time to time; an average performance
5 = Probably was either too quiet or slightly disinterested to be an effective academic contributor to the team
0 = Contributed little to the team
OVERALL COMPARATIVE RANKING (*you can assign a number more than once)
20 = THE team leader (or A team leader, if more than one)
15 = A team player, second to the leader(s) only slightly; excellent work
10 = An average member of the team; good work
5 = Slightly below average member of the team
0 = Contributed the least to the team
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