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COURSE: GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MGT610 DR. DIMITRIS STAVROULAKIS PROFESSOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPT OF ACCOUNTING TEI OF PIRAEUS. INTRODUCTION. AIM OF THE COURSE. AIM OF THE COURSE.
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COURSE: GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT MGT610 DR. DIMITRIS STAVROULAKIS PROFESSOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DEPT OF ACCOUNTING TEI OF PIRAEUS
AIM OF THE COURSE To provide students with a clear understanding on how global business operates. Some answers will be provided to questions such as: • Why companies go global ? • Which are the strategies that are applied in the global context? • How are the relationships between HQ and subs formed? • How can the dilemma between local adaptation and global integration be approached? • How are management functions applied in international business?
STUDENTS’ ASSESSMENT • Mid-Term: 24% • Class Participation: 24% • Group Project, or Case Study Presentation: 24% • Rubrics (not specified – less than 5%) • Final Exam: 28% TEXTBOOK: & more
MID-TERM: • Covers lectures, presentations, class discussions, rubrics, handouts & videos. • May (or may not) include multiple choice, correct/fault, and brief explanations/definitions,in-depth analysis of case studies & theoretical issues, personal viewpoints etc. In Correct/Fault you have to provide the correct answer. • Students may fetch an A4 page handwritten (one side only) with notes as helping tool (photocopies & computer printouts are not accepted).The name of the student will be written at the blank page back. Page is for personal use only – cannot be passed around. The A4 sheet will be given to me together with the exam paper.
FINAL EXAM: • Covers topicsonly after the mid-term (lectures, rubrics, presentations, class discussions, handouts & videos). • May (or may not) include multiple choice, correct/fault, and brief explanations/definitions,in-depth analysis of case studies & theoretical issues, personal viewpoints etc. In Correct/Fault you have to provide the correct answer. • Students may fetch an A4 page handwritten (one side only) with notes as helping tool (photocopies & computer printouts are not accepted).The name of the student will be written at the blank page back. Page is for personal use only – cannot be passed around. The A4 sheet will be given to me together with the exam paper.
CASE STUDY PRESENTATIONS • 4 different Cases Studies will be presented in respective classes. Case Study presentations are valuable for integrating theory. • Time for presentation: Approx.30 min (20 Presentation+10Discussion). Case Study presentations start by the end of the class. • Active discussion after presentation is expected – class contribution will be rewarded. • About 20-30 slides are suggested. No written text is required – just the PPT (to be emailed to me by the presentation date). • First 2 cases will be appreciated
GROUP PROJECT PRESENTATIONS • Presentations will be made in PPT. • All presentations will take place the same day before the final exam. • Time for each presentation: STRICTLY 20 min (15Presentation + 5 Discussion). Presentation time is confined between 15-20 min. In case that this time interval is violated, penalties for the team may be enacted! • PPT of all presentations of group projects will be emailed to me till the presentation date (11/4) • The written assignment will be delivered by email till 27/4
GROUP PROJECT TOPICS • Subject: Strategic analysis of a Greek MNC or an industrial sector, through the application of Porter’s 5 Forces, SWOT Analysis, and identification of sources of competitive advantage. Students’ suggestions may also be accepted – with my modifications. Additional topics: - Strategic failure and closure of Eastman Kodak. - Strategic analysis of Samsung - Strategic analysis of the Tablet PC market. - Strategic analysis of banking. - Strategic analysis of Twitter. - Strategic analysis of Facebook. - Strategic analysis of Ford Motor - Strategic analysis of Deutsche Telecom - Strategic analysis of Gazprom - Strategic analysis of Exxon Mobil - Strategic analysis of Zara - Sale of Nokia to Microsoft - Merger of General Motors with Peugeot & Citroen.
GROUP PROJECT STRUCTURE • Abstract • Historical & present status, products, market shares (if available), sources of competitive advantage • SWOT Analysis • Five Forces Analysis • Concluding Remarks • Bibliography • Appendices (if any) • Research projects will be conducted according to the U.K. Research Ethics Committee policies. Will be checked for academic fairness. • Assigned to groups of 3 persons.
GROUP PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS • About 1,600 – 1,800 words (8-9 pages - except the Appendices), Times New Roman, 12 dpi, 1.5 space, normal margins. • No theoretical part is required. • Abstract: 6-7 sentences. • Discussion & Conclusions: Comparison of theory and findings is recommended when appropriate. Proposals may be included. • Citations: Contain author’s name, date, and page, in brackets: (Paulson 2009: 134-135). • Bibliography: Only cited sources are included. Besides internet links, must contain at least 3 hard sources (books or articles).Format examples: Articles: Schloss S. (2000) “Access to Capital”, Venture, Vol. 15 (2), 34-52. Books: Smith H.P. (2007) Management Today. London: Routledge.
CASE STUDIES • Just answer the questions • If the case material seems inadequate or outdated, feel free to search for additional data • Please consult attached guidelines and the Apple case • MBAs (solve problems) vs. PMs (describe problems)!
CLASS PARTICIPATION: Involves: • Participation in class discussions • In-class presentations, other than projects & cases • Submitting questions to presenters • Chatting in class is highly discouraged. Each student will be warned twice. A third warning entails a cut of the student’s class participation degree by half, i.e. more than 12 pts.
Notes on Class Participation • Effective learning depends a lot on class participation, through sharing knowledge and experience. • Woody Allen said that “90% of success is just showing-up”, and this is partially true. Participation in class discussions is highly valued. • Statements must be meaningful, answers to my questions have to be thoughtful, and building upon important contributions of classmates will be appreciated. Breaks: • Please be punctual in breaks !
Rubrics • In-class short presentations by students on topics pertaining to specific issues of the course. • Rubrics are assigned to individual students who wish to improve their degree on a voluntary, or semi-voluntary basis. • Topics will be indicated by me in the previous class. • The whole process (presentation and discussion) is expected to take less than 10 min. • No written text is required – approx. 5-8 slides in ppt are enough – or even no slides at all! • Topics covered in rubrics may come up at an exam. • Slides will be sent to me after presentation.