Due Date: week 7-13 tutorials

Weight: 30% (including 15% group mark and 15% individual mark)

There will be seven groups for each tutorial class (some classes may end up with six groups depending on the number of students). From week 7 to week 13, each group will need to make a presentation in the tutorial class, based on an allocated case study.

The case reading material can be found in the Unit Reader and provides only a basic background and case questions, students are expected to search additional and/or updated information (e.g. journals, newspapers and other media outlets) relevant to their presentation topics. Students should introduce the case first and then analyse the case questions through reference to course material as well as additional research. The presentation should be about 35-45 minutes, depending on the number of students in the group and the number of questions for the case. Beyond addressing the case questions, students are encouraged to raise and/or solve additional research questions based on for example updated information about the case. The presentation will be followed by audience questions and discussions chaired by your tutor. The audience will provide a group-based peer review for the presenting group.

Each group member is expected to participate in the presentation. Each group should determine the format of presentation and prepare PowerPoint handouts for the audience. Student presentations will provide a focus for class discussion within these weeks’ tutorials. Your tutor will mark and comment on a marking sheet and return to you in the following week’s class.

The presentation mark (30% of the subject total) is composed of two parts: a group mark (15%) and an individual mark (15%). While every member will receive the same group mark for group performance, it is possible that each member will receive a different individual mark (and hence different total mark) as a result of the differential performance at individual level.

For the individual mark (15%), your tutor will assess each member’s contribution to the group performance and give a mark based on each member’s individual performance relative to the group performance. For instance, if the group received 8 (out of 15) for the group mark and a particular member’s individual performance is assessed as above the group average performance, s/he may receive an individual mark of 9-15 (out of 15). If, on the other hand, a member’s individual performance is assessed as below the group average, s/he may receive an individual mark below 8. Your tutor will make his/her professional assessment on each member’s individual performance taking into account the peer review provided by the audience.

IMPORTANT: on your day of presentation, each group must submit a Members' Contribution Report summarizing each member’s contribution to the preparation and performance of group presentation. A separate Group Presentation Guide on how to prepare for your group presentation (including a template of Members' Contribution Report) will be uploaded to iLearn and will be discussed in week 2 tutorial classes. The Group Presentation Guide also provides detailed marking criteria for group performance and individual performance. 

Important note on Late Submission

No extensions will be granted. Students who failed to participate in the group presentations will receive a mark of zero. 

Research and Practice

The group presentation requires students to search additional information (e.g. journals, newspapers and other media outlets) relevant to their presentation topics. 

Due Date: 4 pm 14 May (Monday, Week 10)

Weight: 30%

Each student will need to prepare a written assignment – a 2,000 word (excluding bibliography) essay on a case study. Students should search information (e.g. from newspapers and other media outlets) relevant to the case and analyse the case through reference to concepts and frameworks introduced in the unit. Assignment case question and marking criteria will be provided on iLearn in week 3 or week 4. In week 6 tutorial, your tutor will discuss some specific issues on assignment preparation.

You MUST submit a hard copy to BESS (or to your tutor on an earlier date) AND an electronic copy to iLearn for plagiarism checking. A separate document detailing the assignment submission guidelines and marking criteria will be uploaded to iLearn in week 3 or 4.

Important Note on Late Submission

No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission – 20% penalty). This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for special consideration is made and approved. 

Research and Practice

The assignment requires students to conduct original research, which involves the collection and analysis of information from a range of sources.

Recommended journals and periodicals for research

• The Economist: http://www.economist.com
• Far Eastern Economic Review: http://www.feer.com/
• Harvard Business Review: http://www.hbr.com
• Journal of International Business Studies: http://www.jibs.net/
• Management International Review: http://www.springer.com/business+%26+management/journal/11575
• Journal of World Business: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-world-business/
• Journal of International Management: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-international-management/

Due Date: University Examination Period

Weight: 40%

The final exam will be held during the University's final examination period. The exam is worth 40 per cent of the total grade and will assess all topics from week 1 to week 13 lectures/tutorials (except for any guest lecture topic). The format of the final exam will be announced and discussed in detail in week 13 lecture.