by: Daniels & Radebaugh, Addison & Wesley, 13th Edition. ... Introduction to
International Business (5) Principles underlying international business; national.
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Department of Business Administration Introduction to International Business MGT 384 Fall Quarter 2013 Instructor: Office Site: Office Phone: Fax: Email: Office Hours:
Dr, Jim Beaghan Des Moines Center, Room #370 (206) 439-3800 Ext 3814 (509) 963-3809
[email protected] Mon/Wed 5:00 – 5:40 PM
TEXT:
“International Business, Environments and Operations” by: Daniels & Radebaugh, Addison & Wesley, 13th Edition.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to International Business (5) Principles underlying international business; national policies influencing world trade and finance; and regional and international institutions. Prerequisite: either MGT 380 or MGT 382.
RECOMMENDED READING:
BUSINESS AMERICA THE WLL STREET JOURNAL ASIAN WALL STREET JOURNAL BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LATIN AMERICA THE COLUMBIA JOURNAL OF WORLD BUSINESS
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BUSINESS EUROPE BUSINESS ASIA THE ECONOMIST
INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS/OBJECTIVES: To analyze international business and the multinational corporation. To become familiarized with international trade theory and policy. To focus on operational issues confronting the MNC through case study and analysis. To become familiar with the cultural and economic environments facing the MNC. To understand the determination of exchange rates and government influence on trade. CONDUCT OF COURSE: The course will be conducted in the standard lecture and case seminar format. The lectures will be based essentially upon the text. A term paper will be assigned for completion by all students and will be discussed in the class. Cases will be prepared for discussion on assigned due dates. GRADING:
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Midterm Exam Final Exam Term Paper Case quizzes and Class participation
25% 25% 30% 20%
50 points 50 points 60 points 40 points
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200 points
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance will be taken on a daily basis. Students with two unexcused absences will be subject to being dropped from the course for lack of attendance.
MAKE-UP EXAMS/ETC:
Frequent unannounced quizzes will be given on the case assignments. In the case seminar the quiz will be based on the assigned reading or case for the day. There will be no make-up quizzes for any reason. Make-up exams will be given in emergency situations only with prior approval of the instructor. The midterm and final examinations will be based on the text, lectures, cases and readings. The final exam will be non-cumulative.
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MGT 384 – Introduction to International Business Instructor: Dr. Jim Beaghan Page 2 LECTURE TOPICS AND READING ASSIGNMENTS WITH DATES INTRODUCTION TO COURSE
CHAPTERS
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Globalazation and International Business
Chap 1
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The Legal, Political and Economic Environments Facing Business
Chap 3 & 4
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The Cultural Environments Facing Business International Trade Theory Government Influence on Trade
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Foreign Direct Investment
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The Determination of Exchange Rates MID-TERM EXAM
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Economic Integration & Cooperative Arrangements
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Chap 6
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Chap 7
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Chap 14
Wk #4
Chap 10
Wk #5
TBA Chap 8
Wk #6
Chap 11
Wk #7
Export & Import Strategies
Chap 13
Wk #7
Global Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management
Chap 17
Wk #8
Marketing Globally
Chap 16
Wk #9
Human Resource Management
Chap 20
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The Impact of the Multinational
FINAL EXAM & TERM PAPER DUE DATE
TBA
CASE ANALYSIS FORMAT 1)
Analysis the data in term of: - Economic conditions - Competitive situation - Government Regulations - Management Resources (Quality) - Funds (Constraints) - Company strengths/weaknesses - Financial strengths
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Make statement of the problem
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Develop alternate solutions and likely result of that alternate solution. - Evaluate alternative solution - Advantages/disadvantages
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Choose solution/strategy - Come to a conclusion - Recommend a solution to the problem
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Implementation of solution (Plan of action to implement strategy) - How to put into action the problem strategy that we recommended
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Reference (etc.)
Cases 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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Carnival Cruise Lines (Ch. 1, P. 24) Charles Martin In Uganda (Ch. 2, P. 78) US – Cuban Trade (Ch. 7, P. 288) Walmart Goes South (Ch. 8, P. 313) Welcome to the World of Sony (Ch. 10, P. 382) Value Chains (Ch. 11, P.430) A Little Electronic Magic (Ch. 13, P. 503)
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CWU Writing Center The College of Business Faculty wants to assist their students in assessing and developing their ability to communicate effectively in writing. Students in the course will submit a graded writing sample (a Case – TBA) and those whose grade is reduced by 20% for poor writing will be referred to the CWU Writing Center for free one-on-one sessions to assist in improving their spelling and grammar. CWU Code of Conduct The CWU code of conduct is very clear. Any student involved in plagiarism or cheating will be removed from the course and receive a failing grade.
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CAVEAT:
THE SCHEDULE AND PROCEDURES IN THIS COURSE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN THE EVENT OF CIRCUNSTANCES BEYOND THE INSTRUCTORS CONTROL
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TAPE RECORDERS AND OTHER MECHANICAL RECORDING DEVICES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN CLASS.
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NO FOOD ALLOWED IN CLASS.
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