MGMT 485 – International Management –SPRING 2015 Professor Class Schedule Office Hours Kiran J Desai, PhD Tues: 9:00-10 AM, 2:30-4:30 Department of Management TTh 12:00-1:50 PM PM Room 319 COB 111 Wed: 8:30-11:30 AM, 1:00- (318) 257-3546 4:00 PM kdesai @latech.edu Th: 9:00-10:00 AM Others by Appt

PREREQUISITES: Be advised that you are responsible for taking courses in the proper order and with the appropriate prerequisites. If you take a course without the designated prerequisite(s) and/or foundation courses, you will not be given credit for the course. The prerequisite for MGMT 485 is MGMT 310 .

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DISASTER PREPARDNESS: If a disaster occurs so that you cannot attend class, class will be conducted via Moodle.

Attendance:

 Content in each session is interlinked with content in other sessions. Participants are expected to attend all classes. Sessions also provide a rich opportunity for peer-to-peer listening and learning.  All classes will begin at the assigned time and participants are expected to arrive on time.  Class attendance is mandatory; missing class may have an adverse effect on final grades.  Texting and using phones is an affront to us all; please refrain from using your phone during class time.  However, I encourage you to bring your laptops for use in the class.

Academic Honor code: see http://www.latech.edu/documents/honor-code.pdf

Accommodations for students with disabilities. “Qualified students needing testing or classroom accommodations based on a disability are encouraged to make their requests to me at the beginning of the quarter either during office hours or by appointment. Note: Prior to receiving disability accommodations, verification of eligibility from the Testing and Disability Services Office is needed. Disability information is confidential. Information for Testing and Disability Services may be obtained in Wily Tower 318 or www.latech.edu/ods.” (Refer students who do not present an accommodations memo from the Office of Disability Services to that office or to www.latech.edu/ods for assistance.

TEXT: International Management, 8th edition by Helen Deresky, Pearson.

GRADING AND TESTING: Class Participation 10% Team Evaluation 10% Presentation 10% Assignments/cases 55% 3X5 cards (Will be explained in the class) 5%

Reflection Paper 10%

Grading Scale: A- 90% and above B- 80% to 89.99% C- 70% to 79.99% D- 60% to 69.99% F- below 60%

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: Students will be expected to become familiar with all topics listed in the Course Outline and the material listed therein. Students will be responsible for grasping the managerial implications and applications in International Management environment

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to appreciate and understand the role of International Management in The Global Economy: 1. Describe the importance of the International Management in the marketplace both local and abroad. 2. Understand the ethics and worldwide issues in International Business including political, social, legal and regulatory, and environmental issues.

Participation will be determined by attendance, presentations, or preparation by reading the chapters prior to class meetings, questions answered in class, or, even in some cases, thoughtful, intelligent questions asked in class. Grade will be reduced by a letter grade for more than three unexcused absence.

It is highly recommended that the chapter be outlined in your notes prior to class, this will help with in class discussions (another aid to being an active participant in classroom discussion).

Topics:

INTRODUCTION: The Global Manager’s Environment The Cultural Context of Global Management Formulating and Implementing Strategy for International and Global Operations Global Human Resources Management

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: The primary instruction method is in-class exercises, and case.

Tentative Cases:

Apple’s iPhones-Not “Made in America” Nike’s CSR Challenge The Honey Launderers: Uncovering the Largest Food Fraud in U.S. History BlackBerry in International Market: Balancing Business Interest and host Nations’ Security Concerns Australia and New Zealand: Doing Business in Indonesia Miscommunications with a Brazilian Auto Parts Manufacturer Facebook’s Continued Negotiations in China MTV Networks: The A2abian Challenge Search Engines in Global Business The Nokia-Microsoft Alliance in the Global Smartphone Industry (circa 2011) Alibaba in 2011: Competing in China & Beyond Evaluating Chrysler-Fiat Auto Alliance in 2012 Stressing Safety in South Africa’s Platinum Mines Indian HR Expatriate Management at AstraZeneca Kelly’s Assignment in Japan Indra Nooyi: A Transcultural Leader Mahindra and Mahindra (B): An Emerging Global Giant? http://www.expatexchange.com/returning.cfm

NO LATE SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED!