International business environment course introduction spring 2017

International business environment, 7,5 ECTS

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Learning outcomes- give an account of the challenges facing organisations today because of the increasing globalisation,- describe the cultural, political and economic factors and institutions in the international business environment and how these affect international companies,- give an account of the strategic considerations required by international companies,- analyse a company's business opportunities in relation to the international business environment,- demonstrate understanding of the importance of business administration research in a social perspective,- produce a written report, treating a problem in the international business environment, and- orally present the content of a written report.

Teaching styleLinking theory and practiceAnalysing a real world companyDeveloping your personal skills

Report writingPresentations and discussionsFeedback all the way!

Extra important dates April 4, Guest: Peter Liljekvist, Business Sweden April 6, Guest: Hamid Yousefzadegan, Lumine April 10, Guest: Johnny Sjöström, Uddeholms AB May 3+4, Guest: Carlos Teissier, Teissier Global

Business May 24, Guest: Alain Tanugi, TRANSEARCH Int.

Assignments and examinations

Assignment/examination Points

Group assignment 1 – International business presentation 5

Individual assignment – International market study 15

Group assignment 2 – International market entry study 40

Written exam 40

Total 100

International business presentationGroup assignmentPresentation – 5 minutes, April 12 - obligatoryPeer and self assessmentIntroduction: Apri, 4

International market studyIndividual assignmentSlidedeck report (Powerpoint/Google

slides/etc)Introduction: April, 20Deadline: May, 8

International market entry studyGroup assignmentStrategy for local companyPresentation, June 1, obligatorySelf and peer assessmentIntroduction: April, 6Deadline report: May, 30

Written examIndividual assignmentJune, 8Do not forget to sign up 1 week beforeDigital exam possible – date change likely

Course literature

BooksCarpenter, M. & Dunung, S. International Business: The Opportunities and Challenges of a Flat World. . Edition 2011. Saylor Academy.

ArticlesA few articles might be handed out during the lectures.

Team work

1. Do your part

2. Share your ideas

3. Work toward agreement (consensus)

4. Keep a positive attitude

5. Be competent

The ideal team member - criteriaComplete the tasks assigned to you.Be willing to put in the time necessary to complete your team assignment.Ask if there is anything you can do.Pull your own weight and do your share of the assignments.Express your opinions.Respond to other group members' ideas.Ask other group members for their ideas.

Be open to other ideas, opinions, and perspectives.Be willing to work together.Work as a team (not solely on an individual basis).

Maintain a sense of humor.Be courteous.Give feedback in the form of constructive criticism.

Understands International business.Understands the task at hand.Has good presentation skills.

Based on Clinebell & Stecher, 2003; Paswan & Gollakota, 2004; Siciliano, 1999

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Self and peer assessment

5 = always performed in this way

4 = very often performed in this way

3 = often performed in this way

2 = occasionally performed in this way

1 = rarely performed in this way

0 = never satisfied this criteriaBased on Clinebell & Stecher, 2003; Paswan & Gollakota, 2004; Siciliano, 1999

Evaluation

Evaluation table

Team member

Do your part(0-5)

Share ideas(0-5)

Work towardagreement(0-5)

Keep a positiveattitude(0-5)

Be competent(0-5)

Yourself

Based on Clinebell & Stecher, 2003; Paswan & Gollakota, 2004; Siciliano, 1999

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International business environment, 7,5 ECTS

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