SCHOOL of MANAGEMENT
INTB 3100
MANAGEMENT ISSUES in INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
COURSE OUTLINE
INSTRUCTOR: Mr. Hoshiar Gosal
OFFICE: B019h Hours: MW: 9:30-10:30, 12:30-1:30
PHONE: 604 323-5735 E-MAIL: [email protected]
Course Description:
This course is an introduction to the principles and practices of international business management. The course looks at what international management is and at what the implications are for small, medium, and large sized international enterprises. Its focus is on the microenvironment and how Canadian businesses plan for, organize, and manage international operations. Topics include
globalization; the global political, legal and technological environment; social and ethical responsibilities of firms; managing across cultures; organizational cultures and diversity; cross-cultural communication and negotiation; international
strategic management formulation and implementation; cross-cultural
management; entry strategies and organizational structures; the management of political risk, government relations, and alliances; international management decision making and control; motivation and leadership across cultures; international human resource management and labour relations.
Text:
International Management: Culture, Strategy, and Behavior, 7th edition, 2009, Luthans, and Doh, McGraw-Hill
Supplemental Readings:
Additional reading will be assigned as required.
Students are encouraged to read the Far Eastern Economic Review, The Economist, The National Post, The Globe and Mail, and other international business publications.
Prerequisite(s):
Completion of 54 credits or departmental permission.
Note: As this course deals with advanced business topics, some first- and second-year coursework in business is highly recommended.
Assessment and Evaluation Profile:
Case Analysis 12%
Quizzes and Assignments 15%
Term Project 20%
Midterm Exam March 2nd 20%
Final Exam (exact time and date TBA) 35%
A+ 95-100 C+ 65-69 A 90-94 C 60-64 A- 85-89 C- 55-59 B+ 80-84 D 50-54 B 75-79 F <50 B- 70-74
Expectations and Course Requirements
INTB 3100 section 001 is delivered in part using the Blackboard CE platform. All assignments, cases etc. will be submitted online. In addition, students must write the final exam (3 hours in length) during the final exam period (April 14th -22nd 2009) as scheduled. The exact time and date of this exam will be available in late February.
Students who are not familiar with Blackboard are encouraged to view the self-guided Blackboard tour at:
http://www.langara.bc.ca/edtech/orientation_online/index.html
This is an on-line course. Please be aware that your personal student information (such as name, student number, birthdate) may be transferred to a computer at this or another institution to allow you to participate in the course online. In addition, your course materials and activities may be accessed by help desk personnel for the purpose of providing technical support. By registering in this online course, you automatically agree with these conditions.
Term Project
Information about the term project will be communicated to the class by January 19th. The term project will be due on April 6th 2009.
Communication, EMAIL
Please check the INTB 3100 course website once a day for updates, emails, announcements etc. Please use the email tool within the INTB 3100 Blackboard course to communicate with me and other students in the course. You can also visit or call me in my office B019h, telephone 604 323-5735 if you have any questions. The best time to visit or call is during my office hours.
Calendar
The calendar tool in WebCT also be used to post due dates for assignments, cases, quizzes etc.
PowerPoint Files
The PowerPoint folder on the course homepage contains all the chapter PowerPoint files. These files contain a good summary of the contents of each chapter.
SCHOOL of MANAGEMENT
It is the aim of the School of Management at Langara College to promote throughout each course the mastery of core skills such as reading and reading comprehension, writing fluency, verbal articulation, and math development. These core skills will be practised by means of student presentations and/or class participation, and will be evaluated on submitted work. Critical thinking and problem solving exercises will be encouraged at every opportunity.
Students are reminded to refer to policies and procedures related to: Code of Academic Conduct
http://www.langara.bc.ca/policies/index.html , Improper/ Disruptive Behaviour, Appeal of Final Grades, Concerns Related to Instruction, Attendance, etc. found in the College Calendar and in the current Student Handbook.
Learning Outcomes:
This course provides an in depth look at the nature and characteristics of
international management. At the end of the course the student should be able to: 1. Understand of the nature and complexities of the international
management environment.
2. Provide an overview and analyse the key factors which influence the international management environment.
3. Understand and apply the ethical and social responsibilities of an international manager.
4. Understand the role of culture in international management.
5. Negotiate and communicate in a cross-cultural context.
6. Develop and implement strategy for an international firm.
7. Develop a political risk management strategy.
8. Develop and manage international alliances.
9. Understand the dynamics of leadership and motivation in an international context.
10. Effectively manage international human resources.
Course Outline:
January 12 Chapter 1 Globalization and International Linkages Classroom
January 19 Chapter 2 The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment Classroom Chapter 3 Ethics and Social Responsibility
January 26 Chapter 4 The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture Online
February 2 Chapter 5 Managing Across Cultures
Classroom Chapter 6 Organizational Cultures and Diversity
February 9 Chapter 7 Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation Classroom
February 16 Chapter 8 Strategy Formulation and Implementation Online
February 23 Chapter 9 Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures Classroom
March 2 Midterm Chapters 1-9
Classroom
March 9 Chapter 10 Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and
Classroom Alliances
March 16 Chapter 11 Management Decision and Control Online
March 23 Chapter 12 Motivation Across Cultures Classroom Chapter 13 Leadership Across Cultures
March 30 Chapter 14 Human Resource Selection and Development Across
Online Cultures April 6 Term Project Presentations Classroom
