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MGMT8009 – Managing Globally

2022 – Session 1, In person/Online-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Rob Jack
rob.jack@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to MMgmt or MEngMgt
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit examines the macro view of international business, examining the underlying causes and benefits of trade and foreign direct investment flows between nations. The driving forces behind globalisation are examined, as are the costs and benefits to nations, industries and individuals flowing from the globalised economy. The firm-level aspects of international business are also considered to provide students with an understanding of some of the key issues faced by managers engaged in international business operations. We explore the development of international strategies appropriate for different business environments and the most commonly utilised forms of foreign market-entry modes, together with their implications for managers.

Important Academic Dates

Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Investigate and explain contemporary theories and research on managing globally.
  • ULO2: Evaluate the major influences on firms that participate in international markets.
  • ULO3: Analyse the complexity, managerial challenges and opportunities of the global business environment, including in the context of sustainability concerns.

General Assessment Information

Late submissions of assessments 

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, no extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available assessment-task marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24-hour period or part thereof that the submission is late. Late submissions will only be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.

No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g., quizzes, online tests.

Table 1: Penalty calculation based on submission time

Submission time after the due date (including weekends)

Penalty (% of available assessment task mark)

Example: for a non-timed assessment task marked out of 30

< 24 hours

10%

10% x 30 marks = 3-mark deduction

24-48 hours

20%

20% x 30 marks = 6-mark deduction

48-72 hours

30%

30% x 30 marks = 9-mark deduction

72-96 hours

40%

40% x 30 marks = 12-mark deduction

> 96 hours

100%

Assignment won’t be accepted

Special Consideration 

To request an extension on the due date/time for a timed or non-timed assessment task, you must submit a Special Consideration application. An application for Special Consideration does not guarantee approval.

The approved extension date for a student becomes the new due date for that student. The late submission penalties above then apply as of the new due date.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Research Essay 40% No Week 8 - Tuesday 26 April @ 5pm
Group Work & Individual Presentation 20% No Weeks 3-13 - depending on final student enrolments
Final Exam 40% No Held during the allocated exam period at the end of Sem 1

Research Essay

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 8 - Tuesday 26 April @ 5pm
Weighting: 40%

 

This assessment is worth 40% in total. It is a 2,000 word (excluding references) individual essay.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Investigate and explain contemporary theories and research on managing globally.
  • Analyse the complexity, managerial challenges and opportunities of the global business environment, including in the context of sustainability concerns.

Group Work & Individual Presentation

Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Weeks 3-13 - depending on final student enrolments
Weighting: 20%

 

There are two components to this assessment worth 20% in total. The first component is a 30 minute group presentation plus a question and answer session between the presenters and the class, worth 15%. Each member of the group will be marked individually. The second component is a reflective journal as an individual video presentation, worth 5%.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Investigate and explain contemporary theories and research on managing globally.
  • Evaluate the major influences on firms that participate in international markets.
  • Analyse the complexity, managerial challenges and opportunities of the global business environment, including in the context of sustainability concerns.

Final Exam

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Held during the allocated exam period at the end of Sem 1
Weighting: 40%

 

This assessment is worth 40% in total. It is a two-hour closed book examination, held during the University Examination Period.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Investigate and explain contemporary theories and research on managing globally.
  • Evaluate the major influences on firms that participate in international markets.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

Required Text

Collinson, S., Narula, R. & Rugman, A. (2020) International Business (8th ed.), Pearson, UK

Unit Web Page

The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/

Technology Used and Required

Students are required to have access to a personal computer and familiarise themselves with iLearn (https://il earn.mq.edu.au/login/).

iLearn will be used to post lecture slides, assessment details, student grades and as a means of communication between staff members and students.
Delivery Format and Other Details

The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/
Recommended readings

Recommended readings are provided via Leganto on the iLearn Unit page
Inherent Requirements

None

Unit Schedule

Please see iLearn.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.

Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

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IT Help

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When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.

Unit information based on version 2022.03 of the Handbook