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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "MGT 426-2"
COURSE NAME: "International Management"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Spring 2024
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Maria Jell Ojobor
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 10:00 AM 11:15 AM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: MGT 301
OFFICE HOURS:
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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 course familiarizes students with comprehensive theoretical perspectives of cross-cultural management by exploring the influence of culture on management and organizational behavior. The course is concerned with the different management and strategy concepts and their applications to both the multinational corporation (MNC) and smaller entrepreneurial firms, both foreign entrants and domestic firms, and both firms from developed and emerging economies.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Developing an in-depth understanding of the role of culture and the main theories and models to analyse cultural differences
Exploring of cross-cultural issues and challenges that global organizations encounter
Understanding socially responsible management actions in an international context
Developing the ability to manage, communicate, negotiate in a multicultural environment
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Global Strategic Management | Peng, M. | South-Western College Pub | 9781133953265 | | | | | |
| Cross-Cultural Management. Essential Concepts | David C. Thomas; Mark F. Peterson | SAGE Publications, Inc; 4. Edition | 978-1506340708 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Class participation | A) 10%: Students present (20 min.) and discuss one (1) case study in class.
B) 15%: Each student participates in oral and written discussions and/or group assignments. | 25% |
| Group simulation project | Groups of students simulate real case scenarios in international management by actively taking different roles. The scenarios will take a multi-stakeholder perspective and address responsible and inclusive behaviour in business and management. You will be taught acting, communication and presentation. | 45% |
| Midterm and final exam | Students take a midterm exam that test their knowledge and understanding of concepts discussed in the class. You will be assessed on your ability to apply the tools/concepts/frameworks discussed in class. You will find that a sound understanding of the textbook material and case studies, your application of the concepts, and your classroom participation will greatly assist you in taking the exam. The exam may consist of a variety of questions including true or false, multiple choice and open questions. | 10% |
| Extrenal lectures participation | Students participate in four (4) external lectures. | 20% |
-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. The final exam period runs until ____________
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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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Introduction to the global business environment and cross-cultural management
Industry competition and strategic management
Describing culture: definitions, features and functions
Exploring cultural dimensions in the business context
Individual bases for cross cultural interaction
Developing intercultural competence
Communicating in and between cultures
Negotiating internationally and conflict resolution across culture
Leadership and competitiveness in a global context
Institutions, culture and ethics in a global environment
Corporate social responsibility in global business
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL BE ATTENDING SOME GUEST SPEAKER EVENTS ON THE JCU CAMPUS FOR WHICH REGULAR CLASSES WILL BE CANCELLED. ATTENDING THE GUEST LECTURE EVENTS IS MANDATORY AND PART OF THE FINAL GRADE.
- External lecture event 1 - UN Talks I on "Food Security and Nutrition". WED, 07/02, 18:00 - 20:00, online: Link: RSVP to [email protected].
- External lecture event 2 - Horizons Lecture Series on "Sustainability and Leadership“. WED, 13/03, 18:00, online: Link: RSVP to https://forms.office.com/e/zvemWMgGdP.
- External lecture event 3 - UN Talks II on "Reporting on Climate Change". WED, 20/03, 18:00 - 20:00, online: Link: RSVP to [email protected].
- External lecture event 4 - Horizons Lecture Series on "Empowering Cities for a Sustainable Future“. MON, 25/03, 18:00, AULA MAGNA: RSVP to ttps://forms.office.com/e/zvemWMgGdP.
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