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Lindenwood University School of Business & EntrepreneurshipGRADUATE PROGRAMS Course Syllabus

Course MBA 58001-31 International Business Operations

Prerequisites None

Term and ocation Spring 2 --MBA

March 10 May 12, 2014Mondays, 6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.Harmon Hall, Room 233

Professor Contact InformationMr. Stewart [email protected](C) 314-537-2209

Office Hours Hours by appointment

Textbooks, Materials and ResourcesRequired:

International Business: Environments and Operations 14th th ed, by Daniels, Radebaugh, and Sullivan ISBN13:978-0-13-266866-8

Students are expected to have Internet access and use standard business software including Word andPowerPoint.

Students may be directed to get additional readings either through links provided by the professor or by

accessing widely available print or electronic sources.

Students will be expected to read commonly available business news publications and websites Catalog Course DescriptionThis course provides students with an overview of global business and trade within the framework of todays dynamicbusiness environment. The course also looks at how historical perspectives influence and shape current events.Topics to be covered include globalization, trade theories, governmental influence on trade, cross national tradeagreements and an introduction to capital markets and foreign exchange. The course also examines how businessesinteract with the cultural, political, ethical, legal, and economic environments of multiple nations. An overview ofinternational business strategies is also provided. Students will be expected to demonstrate understanding of theseconcepts and issues through various applications

Course Level Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

Discuss the development of world trade from an historical economic perspective

Identify and explain the key environmental factors which influence International Business operations

Exhibit an understanding of trade theories Exhibit an understanding of the nature and influence of cross-national trade agreements

Identify and explain internal organizational issues which must be considered in a global context

Understand aspects of ethical decision making in transnational settings

Discuss how International Business, Internationalization and Globalization are presented in generalbusiness sources

Display the above knowledge through discussion, presentations and writing.


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Demonstrate analytical skills related to the conceptual and theoretical elements of this course

SB&E Program Core Learning Outcomes

Lindenwood Mission StatementProvide values-centered programs leading to the development of the whole person an educated,responsible citizen of a global community.

Lindenwood is firmly rooted in Judeo-Christian values including belief in an ordered, purposefuluniverse, the dignity of work, the worth and integrity of the individual, the obligations andprivileges of citizenship, and the primacy of the truth.

School of Business and Entrepreneurship Mission StatementSet forth below, the School of Business & Entrepreneurship complements and expands upon theLindenwood University mission statement. In furtherance of the Univer sitys mission, the Schoolof Business &Entrepreneurship is committed to Providing a comprehensive core curriculum of business subjects. Instilling a strong and enduring sense of ethical business practices.

Providing theoretical tools and analytical skills for lifelong use. Developing the students communication and presentation skills. Offering major fields of study to equip students for specialized careers. Providing opportunities to supplement classroom education with real world experience. Expanding the students geographical and cultural horizons for success in an increasingly

global economy. Instilling the entrepreneurial model as an essential component of American free enterprise. Fostering the scholarship of teaching, application, integration, and discovery among its

students and faculty, as appropriate

Course Content or Major Topics

Historical perspective on world trade Environmental aspects of International Business Organizational issues of operating in a global economy

Grading As outlined in the Graduate Catalog, students may earn grades of A, B, C, or F

A represents outstanding work in quality; it indicates the student has shown initiative, skill and thoroughnessand has displayed originality in thinking

B is awarded for work of high quality, well above average C indicates average work and satisfactory completion of course requirements F indicates ones course work has been unsatisfactory and no credit is given AF indicates ones course work has been unsatisfactory, the st udent stopped attending the class and no

credit is given

Grading of case write-ups will be handled in the following manner:

Thorough answering of all the questions with additional insights to the topics/issues using excellentmechanics (grammar, spelling, citations if appropriate) = Excellent = 100%.

Clear answers for all questions with minimal mechanical errors = Good = 90%. Mixed quality of answers with a variety of writing errors = Acceptable = 80%. Minimal effort put into very basic answers; presence of s ignificant (highly distracting) writing errors = Poor =

70%. Anything of lower quality = Unacceptable = 0


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The overall grading scale for assignments is:

A 90-100 %

B 80-89 %

C 70-79 %

F 69% or less

Final course grades are rounded to whole numbers using basic mathematical principles. For example, an 89.23 isrecorded as an 89, which is a B, and an 89.54 is recorded as a 90, which is an A.

Scoring/Grading ComponentsNOTE: All students are expected to communicate well in writing. Your work will be judged for writing quality aswell as for content. Poor writing may result in a lower grade than you might otherwise have received. All written

assignments may be subject to submission to anti-plagiarism software such as TurnitIn.

Evaluated components in this course: Total of 700 points.

Quizzes 7 total 30 points each = Total of 210 points of the final course grade Case Study 3 total 25 points each = Total of 75 points of final course grade. Country Presentations- Powerpoint 35 points = Total of 35 points of final course grade Assigned special topic papers- 2 total- 30 points each= Total of 60 points of final grade International Project Final Paper 1 total 120 points = 120 points of final course grade. Comprehensive Final Exam 200 points = 200 points of final course grade

ActivitiesThis course includes analysis and discussion of concepts. Students are expected to be prepared for class,with an understanding of general concepts from the readings.

University Policies and GuidelinesThis class is governed by Universitys published policies and guidelines in the UndergraduateCatalog and the Student Handbook. The following policies are of special interest:

Academic Honesty Policy Academic dishonesty is a se rious offense to oneself and ones colleagues. Studentswishing to maintain formal membership in the Lindenwood learning community mustdisplay the high level of integrity expected of all its members. According to LindenwoodUniversitys Academic Honesty policy, names of students found guilty of cheating orplagiarizing will be sent to the Associate Provost. A first offense of academic dishonesty

may result in a reduced or failing grade on the assignment or test or failure in the course. A second offense will result in expulsion from the University.


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CheatingCheating shall be defined by Lindenwood University as disseminating or receivinganswers, data, or other information by any means other than those expressly permittedby the instructor. Examples of cheating include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. Copying answers, data, or other information (or allowing others to copy )during an examination, quiz, or laboratory experiment or on homework or anyother academic exercise.

B. Assuming another individuals identi ty or allowing another person to do so onones own behalf for the purpose of fulfilling any a cademic requirement or inany way enhancing the students grade or academic standing.

C. Using any device, implement, or other form of study aid during anexamination, quiz, laboratory experiment, or any other academic exercisewithout the faculty members permission.

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PlagiarismPlagiarism is defined as the presentation of someone elses ideas or words as your own.Whether deliberate or accidental, plagiarism is a serious offense (Fowler and Aaron680).

Each of the following is a type of plagiarism and must be avoided in all academic work: Copying directly from a source without quotations and source citation; Paraphrasing or summarizing another's idea without attribution; Changing a sentences structure but copying words; Changing a sentences words but copying its basic structure; Using audio, video or other media sources without acknowledgement; Submitting a paper written by another student and claiming it as your own; Using information obtained through interviewing an expert on the subject without

attribution; Purchasing or downloading a paper from another source and claiming it as your

own; Collaborating excessively on an essay with another person; Submitting an essay that was previously written for another class without the

consent of both professors (Plagiarism Defined 1).

Works Cited

Fowler, H. Ramsey, and Aaron, Jane E. The Little, Brown Handbook. New York: PearsonLongman Press, 2004.

Plagiarism Defined: Part 3. Plagiarism Tutorial: Indiana State University Library. 15June 2004. Indiana State University. 10 June 2005.

Lying/DeceptionDeception, in either written or oral form, directed at University personnel by a student forthe purpose of improving his/her own academic or financial standing or that of anotherstudent is subject to disciplinary action as part of the Lindenwood University AcademicIntegrity policy.
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Authorship VerificationFor all assignments completed entirely or in part out of class, the instructor reserves theright to interview the student about the work to verify authorship. A student who is unableto demonstrate a basic understanding of the submitted work will be reported for academicdishonesty and an appropriate penalty will be applied.

Withdrawals

A grade of W indicates that the student withdrew from a class with no effect to thestudents GPA. A student wishing to withdraw from a class for a grade of W may do so bycompleting an Add/Drop form and securing the signature of his or her advisor and courseinstructor before the appropriate deadline. If the student misses the first Withdrawaldeadline, a second date, set at the 60% mark of the semester, term, or quarter, marksthe deadline to apply for a W or WF. A grade of WP indicates that a student wishing towithdraw from a class was passing the course at the time of the request to withdraw; agrade of WF indicates that the student was failing the course at the time of the request towithdraw. Neither WP nor WF will affect the students GPA.

Disability Statement:Lindenwood University is dedicated to providing academic accommodations and supportservices, within its resources, to ensure qualified students with disabilities the opportunityto pursue higher education. The University is committed to meeting the full intent andspirit of anti-discrimination laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, by providingsupport and opportunities to students with disabilities in all activities, programs, andservices offered. Students with disabilities who would like to request services shouldcontact the Coordinator for Campus Accessibility Services. If you have a disability thatrequires reasonable accommodations for participation in this course, you need to contactthe Student Support and Accessibility Coordinator at 636-949-4510 and notify yourprofessor during the first week of class so that accommodations can be made.Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that disabled students have a fairopportunity to perform at their potential. Students are responsible for providing the

instructor with a Campus Accessibility Faculty Notification Form specifying classroomaccommodations. Your academic advisor can also help with this process.

Copyright PolicyIt is the intent of Lindenwood University that all members of the University communitycomply with the provisions of the United States Copyright Law. This Copyright policyserves to uphold the Universitys commitment to protecting the principles of intellectualproperty, as well as, protect the rights of its faculty to make appropriate use ofcopyrighted works for acceptable educational purposes. This policy applies to allUniversity faculty, staff, and students who wish to make use of copyrighted works,whether in print, electronic, or other form. Implicit in this policy is the Fair Use Act whichapplies across the board to uses in the traditional classroom environment and theTEACH Act which is an exception to the Fair Use Act for distance learning. Studentsmay not distribute copies of copyrighted materials to other students. This includes suchthings as PowerPoints, handouts, podcasts, etc.

Class PoliciesAttendance Policy

All students at Lindenwood University are expected to attend all classes and classactivities for which they have enrolled. Graduate evening programs are designed for motivatedlearners who take responsibility for their education. In a nine week program, it is assumed that astudent will not miss any classes. However, recognizing that graduate students may b e workingadults, one absence may be compensated for (at the instructors discretion) through additional


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assigned work. Two unexcused absences will result in a grade drop. Three unexcused absencesare unacceptable, as three missed classes is equivalent to missing one third of a nine-week term. Astudent with three or more unexcused absences may, at the discretion of the professor, fail thecourse and be required to re-take it. (Note that excessive absences will also jeopardizeinternational students F -1 visa compliance.)

Late Work Policy

Late components, if accepted, are subject to a 10% penalty for each DAY it is late (i.e. a 100%project would be a 90% maximum points if accepted the next day and 80% maximum points ifaccepted 2 days later). Extensions on assignments are granted on a case-by-case basis and forextenuating circumstances only.

Make-ups of in-class deliverables : Make-ups will be allowed only in the case of extenuatingcircumstances such as impossible-to-change business travel, documented illness or a death in thefamily.

Writing Style Policy

Specific instructions will be given for each written assignment. All citations are to be done in MLAformat. Please use 12 point font and double spacing on written assignments, unless otherwisedirected.

Other Class Specific Policies

Communication with professor : All students are responsible for checking their Lionmail accountsregularly. If there is need for outside-of-class communication either with the class as a whole orindividual students, this is the channel that will be used. The best way to contact me is via e-mail.Please use proper grammar, punctuation and spelling when e-mailing, as communication betweenprofessors and students is considered formal and should be professional in tone and format.

Safeguards: Back up every piece of work you do on disk, save it in an online format and / or makea hard copy. If you experience computer difficulties, you are responsible for solving your owntechnical problems and ensuring your assignments are delivered on time. For extra protection,save a copy of all your work until Final Grades are submitted

Subject to ChangeThis course syllabus is subject to change if the instructor deems it necessary in order toaccomplish the course objectives.

Course CalendarThe student is responsible to read all chapters and chapter materials - they may be on exams. However, not allchapter content will be discussed during class time.

WeekTopics Readings, Assignments,

Exams

1 Monday, March 10, 2014

- General introduction to international business and itseffects on society today and shaping the society of

tomorrow. Review methodology for selecting a countryfor business expansion. Introduction to data analysis wewill use for country risk assessment (international

project) due in class # 8.

Please bring a laptop to class, as we will exploredifferent online sources that will assist you in yourresearch.

Read Chapters 1, 5 and 12First Night Assignment

Please select an article thatdiscusses business ethics as itapplies to an internationalbusiness situation. This canpertain to any country in theworld. Please write a brief 1-2pg synopsis of the article to turnin and be prepared to discuss inclass. Please staple the articleto your paper.


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Exams


The world as we know it is in a constant state of flux,in part due to the changes that are constant taking placewithin a society. This class will explore theanthropological basis for how we form our views of theworld, how that translates into forming a society andhow that cultural prospective can be used to make

business decisions when locating or doing businesswith another country. We will also compare politicaland legal systems and practices around the globe.

Read chapters 2 and 3

Quiz Materials from Class # 1

Assignment select a country fromthe list providedin class for your

Powerpoint presentations due starting in class # 3. This will alsobe your country for your riskassessment due on class # 8


Doing business internationally requires an ability tounderstand the fundamentals of the economicenvironment in which we live and work. We willinvestigate the principles of global exchange rates, thefundamentals of market-based economics and howusing exchange rates can impact a companys financial

performance.

Read chapters 4, 9 and 10

Quiz Materials from class # 2

Assignment Assigned CountryPowerpoint Presentations due 15 -20 minutes

4 Monday, April 7, 2014

Best practices for operating import or export businesses. How do companies actually run theiroperations and what principles can they practice toimprove business performance. What are the effects ofinternational trade on the worlds societies and the

mobility their citizens within their own countries andacross borders?

Read Chapters 6 and 13

Quiz - Materials from class # 3

Assignment Case Study # 1 Pg88 China - Complicated Risks,Big Opportunities 2 -3 pgs

Assignment Country PowerpointPresentations due 15 -20 minutes,as assigned


How do we market our products and servicesinternationally? Do we need to change product designto meet local market expectations, What kind of pricingstrategy is the best to pursue? What differences can weexpect with regard to distribution systems and

promotional practices? What are the differentstrategies for penetrating global markets and how dowe decide which is best? How does the internationalvalue chain differ from its domestic counterpart andhow does management address those differences?

Read Chapters 11, 16 and 17

Quiz - Materials from week 4

Assignment - Case Study # 2 Pg24 Riding the Tide of Growth:Carnival Cruise Lines 2 -3 pages

6 Monday, April 21, 2014 Read Chapters 18 and 19


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Exams

Controls in accounting and finance functions areessential to the success of any business. This week, we

will explore the differences between US and worldstandards and practices for both functions. We willdiscuss the move toward a common worldwideaccounting platform and how companies can useinternational financing vehicles to move funds from

between countries and how to protect company profitsderived from international operations.

Quiz - Materials from class # 5

Assignment - Case Study # 3 Pg513 A Little Electronic Magic atAlibaba.com 2 -3 pages

Assignment Special Topic- 2-3pg paper on free tradeAgreements



Working in an international environment can befrustrating as well as rewarding. Hiring the right personfor the job is an essential ingredient for success. Wewill investigate the world of international HR, whatkinds of assignments are available and what financialrewards are offered for those internationaldeployments. Lastly, what are the effects of local andforeign government policies on a companys ability tooperate profitably and freely across international

borders.

Read Chapters 7, 14 and 20

Quiz - Materials from week 6


Assignment Special Topic -WTOpaper 2-3 pages

8 Monday, May 5, 2014

What has the WTO done for business around theglobe? What effects do trade agreements have onfacilitating easier international business transactions?We will explore trade agreement past, present andfuture and their effects on the global businessenvironment. We will look at the different types of

business collaborative opportunities exist and howcompanies use them to advantage. We will also discussthe various organizational structures differentcompanies use when conducting international business.

Read Chapters 8 and 15

Quiz Materials from week 7

Assignment - Written InternationalProject Due at the beginning ofclass 12 -15 PAGES MINIMUMREQUIRED, REFERENCEPAGE REQUIRED

9 Monday, May 12, 2014

Comprehensive final exam


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