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Close Print Edit SyllabusCriteria Achievement Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Introduction (20 points) 0 - 11
Presents little to no coherent information on the topic to engage the reader in the paper. Components of the thesis and/or summary of main points may be missing. The point of view may be unclear or too general. Provides no road map for the paper or provides one that does not accurately reflect the paper’s content.12 - 13
Fails to provide enough background to truly engage the reader in the topic. Presents the essay’s thesis and a summary of main points so that the writer’s point of view or interpretation is fairly clear, but several components may be missing. Provides a road map for the paper that may require a lot of work.14 - 15
Somewhat engages the reader with background information on the paper topic. Presents the essay’s thesis and a summary of main points so that the writer’s point of view or interpretation is somewhat clear, but a few components may be missing. Provides a road map for the paper that may need some work.16 - 17
Mostly engages the reader with some form of creative “hook” and basic background information on the paper topic. Presents the essay’s thesis and a summary of the main points, mostly clarifying the writer’s point of view or interpretation, but a component may be lacking or need work. Provides a fairly clear road map for the paper either in the thesis statement or body of the introduction.18 - 20
Engages the reader in the topic with some form of creative “hook” (such as a story, quote, example, etc.) and provides a clear background for the topic so that readers can gain an understanding of the purpose of the paper. Clearly presents the essay’s thesis and a summary of the main points that clarify the writer’s point of view. Provides a clear road map for the paper either in the thesis statement or body of introduction.Quality of Discussion (35 points) 0 - 20
Unclear, often because thesis is weak or nonexistent. Few to no topic sentences. Little or no evidence of critical thinking. Transitions are weak and often confusing.21 - 24
Generally unclear, often wanders or jumps around. Little critical thinking is evident. Some transitions may be missing or weak. Several paragraphs may lack strong topic sentences.25 - 27
Fairly clear and appropriate, although may wander occasionally. Shows an effort to think critically. Some transitions may be weak. A few paragraphs may lack strong topic sentences.28 - 31
Mostly clear and appropriate, although may wander occasionally. Provides evidence of critical thinking. Transitions are adequate. One or two paragraphs may lack strong topic sentences.32 - 35
Clear and appropriate. Provides strong evidence of critical thinking. Makes use of excellent transitions. Paragraphs contain strong topic sentences.Organization (15 points) 0 - 8
The organization is hard to follow; ideas are not linked together and/or may be fragmented. Lacking any logical grouping of ideas or transitions from one idea to the next.9 - 10
The organization is mostly unclear and could be arranged in a more logical way. Some ideas are linked together, but some ideas are fragmented. There is little to no grouping of ideas or use of transitions.11 - 11
The organization is fairly clear, but it could be arranged more logically to better support the proposed solution. Ideas are somewhat grouped together with a few transitions between groups.12 - 13
The organization results in clarity and presents mostly logically arranged points to support the proposed solution. Ideas are grouped fairly well, and there are transitions throughout the document.14 - 15
The organization results in clarity and presents logically arranged points to support the proposed solution. Related ideas are well grouped, and transitions between ideas flow smoothly.Writing Mechanics (10 points) 0 - 5
Writing lacks clarity and conciseness. Serious problems with sentence structure and grammar. Numerous major or minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling.6 - 6
Writing lacks clarity or conciseness. Minor problems with sentence structure and some grammatical errors. Several minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling.7 - 7
Writing is somewhat clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are strong and mostly correct. Few minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling.8 - 8
Writing is mostly clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are strong and mostly correct. Few minor errors in punctuation and/or spelling.9 - 10
Writing is clear and concise. Sentence structure and grammar are excellent. Correct use of punctuation. No spelling errors.Citations and References (10 points) 0 - 5
The majority of sources used are not academically reliable. Reference entries and in-text citations follow APA formatting guidelines, but many errors are present. Several in-text citations do not have references and vice versa.6 - 6
Some peer-reviewed papers are used along with non-academically reliable sources. Reference entries may somewhat follow APA formatting guidelines; several major errors in in-text citations or references may be present. Some in-text citations do not have references and vice-versa.7 - 7
Most sources used are peer-reviewed papers, though two or more sources are not academically reliable. Reference entries and in-text citations show effort to follow APA formatting guidelines; several errors in in-text citations or references may be present. Most in-text citations are referenced and vice versa.8 - 8
The number of sources meets any expressed assignment requirements, and all but one source is a peer-reviewed paper. Reference entries and in-text citations follow APA formatting guidelines fairly well and are usually correct. All in-text citations are referenced and vice versa.9 - 10
The number of sources meets or exceeds any expressed assignment requirements. Every source used is peer-reviewed or academic in nature. All articles are relevant to the topic.Style and Formatting (10 points) 0 - 5
APA guidelines are barely followed if at all. If in-text citations and references are included, they contain major errors. Several in-text citations do not have references and vice versa.6 - 6
APA guidelines are loosely followed; several major errors in in-text citations or references may be present. Some in-text citations do not have references and vice versa.7 - 7
APA guidelines are somewhat followed; several errors in in-text citations or references may be present. Most in-text citations are referenced and vice versa.8 - 8
APA guidelines are mostly followed correctly. Reference entries and in-text citations follow APA formatting guidelines fairly well and are usually correct. All in-text citations are referenced and vice versa.9 - 10
APA guidelines are correctly followed. Reference entries and in-text citations follow APA formatting guidelines and are free of errors. All in-text citations are referenced and vice versa.Course
Description
Examines current patterns of international business and social, economic, political, and cultural systems impacting the conduct of business. Topics include international business transactions, financial institutions facilitating international transactions, and the interface between nation states and the firms conducting foreign business activities.
- Credit: 3 hours
- Prerequisites: No prerequisite courses are required for enrollment in this course.
- Textbook: No physical textbook is required; resources are integrated within the course.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Differentiate international business from domestic business operations.
- Analyze the effects of political, legal, economic, and cultural dimensions of international business on an organization.
- Evaluate policies and factors affecting international trade patterns.
- Distinguish between absolute advantage and comparative advantage trade theories.
- Explore the influence of regional trading groups on an organization.
- Examine economic concepts and indicators.
- Calculate the implications of foreign exchange rates.
- Examine the major marketing considerations applicable to international business.
- Compare the accounting concepts of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Explore international human resource management and staffing approaches associated with multinational enterprises (MNEs).
Grading
Journals (8 @ 2%) = 16% Assignments (2 @ 10%) = 20% Case Studies (2 @ 11%) = 22% Unit I Assessment = 4% Unit II PowerPoint Presentation = 10% Unit III Essay = 10% Unit V Assessment = 8% Unit VI Article Critique = 10% Assignments
Unit I
Reading
- Unit I Study Guide
- Reading Assignment (1 article): See Study Guide
Unit I Journal Open
- Weight: 2% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
In your opinion, what role does culture play in international expansion by a corporation?Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.
Unit I Assessment Open
- Weight: 4% of course grade
Unit I Assignment Open
- Weight: 10% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
For this assignment, you will use Hofstede’s characteristics to differentiate international and domestic business operations. This exercise will help identify the key characteristics that drive business decisions on an international and domestic level.
Part 1: Pick three individual countries, one in the Middle East, one in Asia, and one in Europe. Apply Hofstede’s characteristics to each one, and state if the characteristic is low, medium, or high in each country. Also, explain why each country deserves that description.
Part 2: Given your descriptions, explain which country is most like the United States and which country is most unlike the U.S.
Your response must be a minimum of three pages in length.
Click here to access the Unit I Assignment template.
Note: The template is just a tool to get you started. Feel free to use another layout.
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Unit II
Reading
- Unit II Study Guide
- Reading Assignments (2 articles): See Study Guide
Unit II Journal Open
- Weight: 2% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
What are the pros and cons to living in a society where the rule of man dominates the legal system? Would the rule of man be a better system than the rule of law in your opinion?Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.
Unit II PowerPoint Presentation Open
- Weight: 10% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Your company wants to put a ball-bearing factory in Africa. Your company predicts this is where the most growth will be in the 21st century. Your assignment is to research a country on the African continent that you think would be the most advantageous to your company in cultural, economic, and political environments.
Your assignment is to point out and explain the facts or statistics that you think would make this country a good place to build and staff your factory. Remember to keep the cultural, economic, and political environments in mind. Your presentation must include at least two facts or statistics that relate to each environmental area (cultural, economic, and political).
Feel free to use the suggested readings as a starting point for your research on sources of data about different countries in the world. You must use at least three authoritative sources, and you are required to use the CSU Online Library for at least one of your sources. Pull a minimum of two facts or statistics from each source that you use.
Some good examples of authoritative sources are provided below:
- The U.S. State Department http://www.state.gov/p/af/ci/index.htm
- The World Bank http://data.worldbank.org/country
The Political Science database features information on countries through the CIA World Factbook.
The Business Source Ultimate database has a “Country Report” that can be selected in the Publication Type area. These reports by country can be 200-plus pages and are very in depth.
Your PowerPoint presentation should be a minimum of 10 slides. Be sure to use APA guidelines to cite and reference the sources for your facts.
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Unit III
Reading
- Unit III Study Guide
- Reading Assignments (4 articles, 1 presentation): See Study Guide
Unit III Journal Open
- Weight: 2% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Recently, there has been much criticism about the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement. Discuss three issues that may seem questionable in relation to the agreement. Given that eight other nations have already signed their participation, would you recommend to the U.S. Senate that it should be ratified?Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.
Unit III Essay Open
- Weight: 10% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
For this assignment, write an essay that addresses each of the following points:
- Choose five U.S. government policies that affect trade with foreign nations. Identify three factors of production, and describe how their mobility is good or bad for U.S. trade
- Distinguish between absolute advantage and comparative advantage trade theories and give examples
- Choose either the TPP or the T-TIP free trade agreement and describe which other countries have signed on and why the U.S. Senate should ratify or not ratify the agreement. Also, explain how regional trading groups influence organizations.
Your essay submission should be a minimum of three pages in length in APA style; however, a title page, a running head, and an abstract are not required. You are required to use at least two scholarly sources for this essay. Your responses to the three prompts must be in paragraph form. Be sure to cite and reference all quoted or paraphrased material appropriately in APA style.
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Unit IV
Reading
- Unit IV Study Guide
- Reading Assignments (2 articles): See Study Guide
Unit IV Journal Open
- Weight: 2% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Many financial newspapers or websites say that the U.S. dollar is the strongest currency in the world. Think about the factors that affect exchange rates, and make a case that our currency should or should not be the strongest. In your opinion, what are the advantages to having a strong currency versus a weak currency?Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.
Unit IV Assignment Open
- Weight: 10% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
For this assignment, you will practice calculating exchange rates and examine some of the key factors that have an impact on foreign exchange.
Click here to access the Unit IV Assignment worksheet.
Click here to access some exchange-rate examples and practice questions.
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Unit V
Reading
- Unit V Study Guide
- Reading Assignments (3 articles, 1 presentation): See Study Guide
Unit V Journal Open
- Weight: 2% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Describe a couple of products in your household that have been imported. Could a domestically made product have filled the need just as well? Can you describe any services that you use as being imported?Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.
Unit V Assessment Open
- Weight: 8% of course grade
Unit VI
Reading
- Unit VI Study Guide
- Reading Assignments (3 articles): See Study Guide
Unit VI Journal Open
- Weight: 2% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
The unit lesson explains five international marketing philosophies. Which orientation mostly applies to Maytag’s washers and dryers? Explain why.Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.
Unit VI Article Critique Open
- Weight: 10% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Your task is to offer a detailed critique of a peer-reviewed article, which you can locate in the CSU Online Library. The article must be related to international marketing.
In your critique, address the following questions:
- What are the main points and arguments of the author(s)?
- What is your opinion of the article?
- How can the points and arguments of the author(s) be applied to the lesson in this unit? (Some examples include the marketing mix, marketing orientation, and organizational structure.)
The critique should be a minimum of two pages in length in APA style; however, a title page, a running head, and an abstract are not required. Be sure to cite and reference all quoted or paraphrased material appropriately in APA style.
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Unit VII
Reading
- Unit VII Study Guide
- Reading Assignments (3 articles, 1 presentation): See Study Guide
Unit VII Journal Open
- Weight: 2% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
If you were the CFO for a $10 billion-a-year international company headquartered in Ireland, which accounting rules would you recommend your company to follow: U.S. GAAP or IFRS? Are these rules comparable? What are the major differences between the two accounting standards? What was your rationale for choosing a rule?Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.
Unit VII Case Study Open
- Weight: 11% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
To read the case study below, click the provided link.
Read the case study indicated below, and answer the following questions:
James, M. L. (2010). Accounting for business combinations and the convergence of International Financial Reporting Standards with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles: A case study. Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies, 16(1), 95-108. Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/docview/845495985?accountid=33337
- What key financial ratios will be affected by the adoption of FAS 141R and FAS 160? What will be the likely effect?
- Could any of the recent and forthcoming changes affect the company’s acquisition strategies and potentially its growth?
- What were FASB’s primary reasons for issuing FAS 141R and FAS 160?
- What are qualifying SPEs? Do they exist under IFRS? What is the effect of FAS 166 eliminating the concept of qualifying SPEs on the convergence of accounting standards?
- If the company adopts IFRS, what changes should management be aware of?
- What are the principle differences between IFRS and U.S. GAAP?
Your submission should be a minimum of three pages in length in APA style; however, a title page, a running head, and an abstract are not required. Be sure to cite and reference all quoted or paraphrased material appropriately in APA style.
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Unit VIII
Reading
- Unit VIII Study Guide
- Reading Assignments (5 articles): See Study Guide
Unit VIII Journal Open
- Weight: 2% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
Discuss how the concepts in this course can be applied to real-world situations and increase your chances of career or life success.Optional:
Research suggests many expatriate employees encounter problems that limit both their effectiveness in foreign assignments and their contributions to the firm once they return home. What do you see as the primary causes and consequences of these problems? What can a firm do to reduce the occurrence of such problems?
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.Unit VIII Case Study Open
- Weight: 11% of course grade
- Grading Rubric
Instructions
To read the case study below, please click the link and log into the CSU Online Library.
Bodolica, V., & Waxi, M. (2007). Chicago food and beverage company: The challenges of managing international assignments. Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies, 13(3), 31-42. Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/docview/216279533?accountid=33337
Please answer the following questions after reading the case study:
- Which staffing framework do you recognize in this case study? Explain its characteristics and the advantages to using this type of framework?
- Would this type of staffing framework affect Paul’s ability to get things done? Why, or why not?
- Explain if any of the other staffing frameworks would be any better? What can you recommend to the company’s headquarters in this sense?
- Why does Paul want this job? Is Paul a good candidate for this expatriate position?
- What comments can you make on expatriate management in general? And what comments can you make on the expatriate recruitment policy in particular?
- What are the different expatriate compensation methods you recognized in the text? What are the advantages and disadvantages of these different expatriate compensation methods?
- What do you suggest to the U.S. headquarters’ human resources manager in order to improve the expatriate satisfaction/compensation?
Your submission should be a minimum of three pages in length in APA style; however, a title page, a running head, and an abstract are not required. Be sure to cite and reference all quoted or paraphrased material appropriately in APA style.
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The CSU Online Library offers several reference services. E-mail (library@columbiasouthern.edu) and telephone (1.877.268.8046) assistance is available Monday-Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm and Friday from 8 am to 3 pm. The library's chat reference service, Ask a Librarian, is available 24/7; look for the chat box on the online library page.
Librarians can help you develop your research plan or assist you in finding relevant, appropriate, and timely information. Reference requests can include customized keyword search strategies, database help, and other services.
Student Learning Resources
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The CSU Learning resources tool is a collection of useful articles on common academic concepts and requirements.
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