introduction to international business online mgt 301

INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
ONLINE MGT 301-81D WINTER 2014/SPRING 2015
DATES
Session 2
TO READ
Week 1: 12/15-12/21
 Globalization
 Ch 1 (in
textbook)
 Cross-cultural business
 Ch 2
Session 3
 Political and legal environment
Session 4
 Economic systems and
development
 International trade
Session 1
Session 5
COURSE TOPICS
Week 2: 12/22-12/28
 Ch 4
 Ch 5
Session 7
Session 8
 Regional economic integration
 Ch 8
Session 9
 International financial markets
 Ch 9
Session 10
Week 4: 01/05-01/11
 International monetary systems
 Ch 10
Midterm exam
Session 12
 International strategy and
organization
 International marketing research
Session 13
 Entry modes
Session 14
 International marketing
Session 11
Final exam
 Quiz 1
 Quiz 2
 Quiz 3
Deadline: 12/21 11:59 PM
 Ch 3
 Business-government trade
 Ch 6
relations
Week 3: 12/29-01/04
Note: If you
do not take the
exam during
the assigned
time period,
your score
will be 0.
 Foreign direct investment
 CH 7
Session 6
TO COMPLETE
 Ch 11
 Quiz 4
 Quiz 5
 Quiz 6
Deadline: 12/28 11:59 PM
 Midterm Exam: CH 1-6
Available online
From 12/29 10:00 AM
To
12/30 10:00 AM
 Quiz 7
 Quiz 8
 Quiz 9
Deadline: 01/04 11:59 PM
 Quiz 10
 Quiz 11
 Quiz 12
Deadline: 01/11 11:59 PM
 Ch 12
Week 5: 01/12-01/18
 Ch 13
 Ch 14
Week 6: 01/20-01/21
Note: If you do not
take the exam
during the
assigned time
period, your score
will be 0.
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 Quiz 13
 Quiz 14
Deadline: 01/18 11:59 PM
 Final exam: CH 7-14
Available online
From 01/20 10:00 AM
To
01/21 10:00 AM
IMPORTANT: This is an intensive course and requires a significant amount of work. We
cover the same material that is usually covered in 14 weeks. Thus, you should schedule
sufficient time to study every week. If you cannot do this, please take the course during a
regular semester.
I CONTACT INFORMATION
Professor:
E-mail:
Dr. Sarala
rmsarala@uncg.edu
Please address the professor “Dr. Sarala” in all communication.
Please use e-mail or your Canvas Inbox to communicate your
professor.
If writing an e-mail, Always include the course number and section
in the title of your e-mail (MGT 301-81D).
II COURSE MATERIAL
International Business (The Challenges of Globalization), 7th edition, by Wild and Wild,
Prentice Hall, ISBN 13: 978-0-13-306300-4.
No access codes or any other extra material from the publisher is needed.
All exam questions are based on the 7th edition. If a student decides to use a different
edition (earlier edition or the international edition), s/he is taking the risk that an exam
question is not covered.
III CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course is an introduction to the environmental factors which cause businesses to become
international. In addition, we analyze the nature of global business and multinational
organizations.
IV COURSE OBJECTIVES
General Education Learning Outcomes for Global (GL) courses: At the completion of this
course, students will be able to:
1. Find, interpret, and evaluate information on diverse cultures.
2. Describe interconnections among regions of the world. (Must include substantial focus on
at least one culture, nation, or sub-nationality beyond Great Britain and North America).
3. Use diverse cultural frames of reference and alternative perspectives to analyze issues.
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Course-Specific Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will
be able to:
4. Define international business and discuss how it differs from domestic business.
5. Define and discuss key terms and concepts related to international business.
6. Acquire a basic understanding of the structure of the global economy and the
perspectives of various actors in the global economy.
7. Make well-reasoned suggestions about how to address many of the challenges and
opportunities within an international business setting.
8. Knowledgeably discuss some of the key public policy, ethical and environmental issues
that are typically connected to international business.
9. Discuss the challenges that third world countries have in participating in world trade, and
the different perspectives that exist with regard to intellectual property rights and the
third world.
V EVALUATION ITEMS
Quizzes:
Midterm exam:
Final exam:
10%
40%
50%
1 Quizzes: 10%
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of the weekly quizzes is to encourage you to study the material consistently
throughout the course. The quizzes will also help you to check your own learning. Furthermore,
the quizzes provide examples of the types of questions that you will encounter in the exams and
familiarize you with taking tests on Canvas. This assures that you will be prepared for the course
exams.
1.2 Content
Each weekly quiz covers the respective chapter in the textbook. For instance, during session 1,
quiz 1 will cover CH1 in the textbook. During session 2, quiz 2 will cover CH 2 in the textbook.
Each quiz has 10 questions. Each question carries 1 point. The questions are either true-false
questions or multiple choice questions. You can take as long as you need to complete the quiz.
1.3 Availability
You will find the quizzes on Canvas. To access Quiz 1, go to “Modules” -> “Session 1”-> “Quiz
1”. Follow a similar procedure for other quizzes. Each weekly quiz is available until Sunday
11:59 PM of the corresponding week unless otherwise noted.
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You can take each quiz only ONE time. There will be no additional test taking opportunities. If
you miss a quiz, your score for that particular quiz will be 0. If you know that you cannot take
a quiz during a particular week, study ahead and take it in advance.
IMPORTANT: Quizzes are activity exercises similar to class attendance. The purpose is to have
you reflect on what you have learned during the week and test your knowledge, which is very
beneficial for your learning. Therefore, no late work is accepted and will be graded 0. I expect
you to treat schoolwork as your priority and to organize your schedule accordingly.
The only exception is a serious illness for which you are required to provide official
documentation within two weeks from the end of the deadline in question. If you fail to provide
this documentation, your score will be 0 for any quiz that is not completed prior to the deadline.
Any student asking for an exception for any other reason than for a documented serious
illness will be referred to this policy in the syllabus.
Technical problems are not acceptable reasons for missing a quiz. If you experience a
technical problem, report it to me immediately with accompanying evidence (e.g. a screenshot).
Please do not leave taking the quiz to the last minute so that you can solve any technical
problems prior to the deadline. Any technical problems reported AFTER the deadline will not be
considered.
NOTE: AS A STUDENT TAKING AN ONLINE COURSE, IT IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO A RELIABLE
COMPUTER AND A RELIABLE INTERNET CONNECTION DURING THE ENTIRE
DURATION OF THE COURSE. INABILITY TO ACCESS A COMPUTER OR
INTERNET AT ANY TIME DURING THE COURSE IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE
EXCUSE FOR NOT COMPLETING AN EVALUATION ITEM. UNCG HAS SEVERAL
COMPUTER LABS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES OFFER
INTERNET ACCESS FREE OF CHARGE.
ANY TECHNICAL PROBLEMS REPORTED AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE
DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND ARE NOT VALID EXCUSES FOR
NOT COMPLETING AN EVALUATION ITEM.
2 Midterm Exam: 40%, Final Exam: 50%
2.1 Content
The midterm exam will cover Chapters 1-6. The final exam will cover Chapters 7-14. All
questions will be from the textbook (7th edition). The exams are not cumulative.
2.2 Testing procedures
Even though you are taking your exams online, they are still "real" tests. The following are the
testing procedures I expect you to follow while taking the exam:
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You will find the exams in Canvas. Go to “Modules”, then scroll down Week 3 for
“MIDTERM EXAM” or Week 6 for “FINAL EXAM”. The tests are available only
during the times indicated in the syllabus.

An exam is available for 24 hours as indicated in the course schedule on page 1 of the
syllabus. You can take each exam only ONE time.

You may use your book and notes; however, you are to take the test by yourself, with no
group efforts or help from other people.
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This test has 100 objective questions. The maximum score is 100.

You have 120 minutes to complete the exam. A timer will appear, but the test does not
automatically stop at 120 minutes. You have to click Submit to end the test and stop the
timer. You will lose 1 point for each full minute that you go over the time limit.
The time is strictly limited in order test your knowledge of the material; not your ability
to search for information during the exam. Important: Extended time is only granted
for students with documented disabilities. In my in-class sections (closed book),
students complete exam questions at a rate of 100 questions per hour. While it is slightly
slower to take the exam on the computer, your inability to complete 100 questions in 2
hours reflects a lack of knowledge of the course material.

Remember not to click the Back button in your browser window.

You do not have to complete the test questions in order and that you may change the
answer to a question that has already been submitted (as long as you have not submitted
the entire test).
2.3 Technical problems

If you lose your internet connection or the site goes down, get back to the exam when the
connection resumes. If you experience any problems, contact me immediately by e-mail
(rmsarala@uncg.edu) and provide evidence of the problem (for instance, a screenshot).
Unverifiable technical problems will not be considered.
NOTE: AS A STUDENT TAKING AN ONLINE COURSE, IT IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY TO BE AVAILABLE DURING THE EXAM TIMES
REGARDLESS OF YOUR OTHER COMMITMENTS AND TO HAVE ACCESS
TO A RELIABLE COMPUTER AND INTERNET CONNECTION DURING THE
ENTIRE COURSE, INCLUDING THE EXAM TIMES. INABILITY TO ACCESS
INTERNET DURING THE COURSE IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE EXCUSE FOR
MISSING AN EXAM OR ANY OTHER EVALUTION ITEM. THE UNCG
COMPUTER LABS AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES PROVIDE COMPUTER AND
INTERNET ACCESS FREE OF CHARGE.
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ANY TECHNICAL PROBLEMS REPORTED AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF
THE EXAM PERIOD WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AND ARE NOT VALID
EXCUSES FOR NOT COMPLETING THE EXAM.
2.4 Rules for not taking an exam during the assigned testing times IMPORTANT
To accommodate for multiple commitments of students, the exams are available for an extended
period of time (24 hours). The exam dates and times are given in the beginning of the course to
allow plenty of time for planning. Therefore, it is your responsibility to be available during the
scheduled exam times and to take the exams promptly. If you have a scheduling conflict, please
take a different section of the course during the regular spring semester. I expect you to treat
schoolwork as priority and to organize your schedule accordingly.
Do not leave taking the exam to the last minute to avoid any last minute technical
problems.
An exam cannot be taken before or after the scheduled exam time. There are no make-up exams.
If for any reason, you do not take the test, your score will be 0.
The only exception is a serious illness for which you are required to provide official, written
documentation by e-mail within one week from the end of the exam period. If you fail to provide
this documentation, your score will be 0.
These rules will be strictly enforced in order to be fair towards those students who do make the
effort to take the tests at the assigned testing times regardless of their personal and professional
circumstances and time constraints. It is important that all students have the same amount of time
to prepare for the exams. There will be no exceptions for this rule. Any student seeking an
exception will be referred to this policy in the syllabus.
Note: It is not unusual that students fail this online course because they, for instance, “forget” to
take the exam, are “travelling without an internet connection”, or are otherwise “occupied” for a
number of unverifiable personal and professional reasons. Make sure that you are not one of
these students because missing one exam is likely to result in failing the course.
VI SCORING SYSTEM FOR THE FINAL GRADE
A+ = 98-100
A = 94-97.999
B+ = 88-89.999
B = 84-87.999
C+ = 78-79.999
C = 74-77.999
D+ = 68-69.999
D = 64-67.999
F = 59.999 and below
A- = 90-93.999
B- = 80-83.999
C- = 70-73.999
D- = 60-63.999
Please note that grades are NOT rounded up but the above system is used in all circumstances.
Also, to be fair towards ALL students, grades are strictly based on your objective performance in
the course elements. Grades are NOT adjusted upwards on a ‘need’ basis, for instance, because a
student needs ‘at least a C’ to graduate. I use the same standards to evaluate each and every
student. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Any student seeking an exception will be
referred to this policy in the syllabus.
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VII AVAILABILITY OF THE PROFESSOR
Please address the professor as Dr. Sarala in all communication.
If you have a question about the course, please email the professor (rmsarala@uncg.edu) or
contact the professor through the Canvas Inbox. If you are using e-mail, in the subject of the
e-mail write “Winter MGT 301” and the topic of your e-mail. For instance, if you have a
question about the syllabus, use the following subject: “Winter MGT 301 syllabus”. This is
important because I teach multiple courses and course sections. Identifying your course will
facilitate a faster response to your message.
During weekdays, I will make every attempt to answer to your email within 48 hours. However,
I do not check my email after 5 PM, during weekends, Dec 24th, Dec 25th, and Jan 1st.
I will post weekly announcements on Canvas (usually on Mondays). Additional announcements
are posted on Canvas as needed. It is your responsibility to check Canvas regularly for any
updates or changes in the course schedule.
VIII OTHER INFORMATION
Academic Integrity Policy
The students are expected to complete all requirements of this course in conformity with
UNCG’s Academic Integrity Policy (http://academicintegrity.uncg.edu/violation/ ). Any detected
violations of any aspect of the Policy will be fully pursued in accordance with the provisions
therein.
Students with Disabilities
If you have a documented disability for which you need special arrangements, please contact the
Student Disability Services Office (http://ods.dept.uncg.edu/services). Any requests for a
documented disability for which you need special arrangements, must come through Student
Disability Services Office with the appropriate paperwork at least one week prior to the exam.
This includes requests for extended time in the exam.
Extra Credit
No extra credit assignments will be provided based on individual requests. This policy is in place
to be fair towards all students.
! THE PROFESSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THIS
DOCUMENTS AS NEEDED. ALL CHANGES WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON CANVAS.
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