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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "MGT 426-2"
COURSE NAME: "International Management"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring 2022
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Marco Valerio Rossi
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 6:00-7:15 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: MGT 301
OFFICE HOURS:
by appointment
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course focuses on opportunities and challenges for management practices created by globalization and internationalization strategies. The emphasis in this course is on understanding and applying one’s knowledge of different national cultures as an aid to improved management of human resources, enhanced cross border trade, and relocation of business activities to different countries, as well as on “melding” of different cultures in multinationals, and on companies which are involved in joint ventures, mergers, take-overs, and international collaborative projects.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
The emphasis in this course is on understanding and applying one’s knowledge of different national cultures as an aid to improve management of human resources, enhanced cross border trade, relocation of business activities to different countries, as well as on the “melding” of different cultures in multinationals as well as companies which are involved in joint ventures, mergers, or take-overs.
International Management is concerned with the international trade and the dynamics of firm and industry competition in the global economy. Competing in global economy is a challenging process that can turn itself into a costly process if undertaken without the necessary academic and professional training.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The competencies to be developed aim at reading and interpreting the actions of an international enterprise. The final objective is to enable the students to undertake their own informed analysis of international business situations, bringing out the strategic issues involved.
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| International business: competing in the global marketplace (13th edition, 2021) | Charles W. L. Hill | McGraw-Hill Education | 9781260575866 | | | Ebook | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Participation | Students are encouraged to share new interesting articles, findings, and opinions/viewpoints on international business issues with the class. | 15% |
| Mid-term exam | Written, individual exam. | 25% |
| Group assignment/group presentation | Case analysis on a global company (to be approved by the professor) and its success/failure in the international markets with a focus on its international strategy. | 30% |
| Final exam | Written, individual exam. | 30% |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensive knowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
BThis is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
CThis is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
DThis level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
FThis work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND EXAMINATION POLICY
You cannot make-up a major exam (midterm or final) without the permission of the Dean’s Office. The Dean’s Office will grant such permission only when the absence was caused by a serious impediment, such as a documented illness, hospitalization or death in the immediate family (in which you must attend the funeral) or other situations of similar gravity. Absences due to other meaningful conflicts, such as job interviews, family celebrations, travel difficulties, student misunderstandings or personal convenience, will not be excused. Students who will be absent from a major exam must notify the Dean’s Office prior to that exam. Absences from class due to the observance of a religious holiday will normally be excused. Individual students who will have to miss class to observe a religious holiday should notify the instructor by the end of the Add/Drop period to make prior arrangements for making up any work that will be missed. As for the specific course - students are required to study the textbook and attend the classes to get the most and up-to-date focus on international management.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Week
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Topic
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Reading *
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1
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Globalization
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Chapter 1, & selected case study(ies)
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2
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National differences in political economy and economic development
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Chapter 2, 3 & selected case study(ies)
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3
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Differences in culture and ethical principles
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Chapter 4, 5 & selected case study(ies)
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4
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International trade theory
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Chapter 6, 7 & selected case study(ies)
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5
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Foreign direct investments
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Chapter 8 & selected case study(ies)
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6
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Regional economic integration
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Chapter 9 & selected case study(ies)
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7
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The strategy of International Business
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Chapter 13 & selected case study(ies)
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8
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The Organization of International Business
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Chapter 14 & selected case study(ies)
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9
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Entry strategy and Strategic Alliances
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Chapter 15 & selected case study(ies)
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10
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Exporting, Importing and Countertrade
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Chapter 16 & selected case study(ies)
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11
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Global Production, Outsourcing, and Logistics
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Chapter 17 & selected case study(ies)
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12
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Global Marketing and R&D
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Chapter 18 & selected case study(ies)
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13
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Global HRM
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Chapter 19 & selected case study(ies)
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14
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Review class
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Selected case study(ies)
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* All readings given here are from the course textbook by Charles Hill. Additional readings could eventually be provided directly by the instructor during the course.
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