Weekly Case Analysis & Presentation

Submission : Case analysis to be submitted via Turnitin on iLearn and presentation in class

Estimated student workload: 10 hours

Marking Criteria: Please see rubrics on iLearn

Length of case study analysis: Not specified as each case has differing requirements but as a general guide line no more than 4 A4 pages.

Please note groups will clearly notify the sections done by each individual student in the case analysis document before uploading the case analysis on turn it in.

Group assessment mark will not be a common mark but will be based on individual contribution to the case analysis and presentation.

Please note: Although this is a group assignment, you will receive an individual mark based on your contributions to your group. 

Late Submissions (All assignments)

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 disruption of studies is made and approved. No submission will be accepted after solutions have been posted.

Task Overview

The class will be divided into 10 groups and each group will pick a case in a draw in the first week. Each group will discuss and present the analysis for the week’s case study within a time period of 30 minutes in class plus 10 minutes of class discussion. Students are supposed to read the week’s case study before coming to class and come ready to discuss, defend and question other students. Each group only presents once during the 13 weeks of the semester. Students will upload the case analysis on Turnitin .The process of analysing a case study will be taught to you in the first lecture and a "How to analyse a case study" document can be found on iLearn.

Deliverables

The case analysis should address the following:

A. Introduction

A Brief of the case environment, company, industry, country, culture and case problem

B. Body

Should include the following sections: Identification of major stakeholders and their problems, objectives and concerns, recommended solutions, managerial implications.

C. Conclusion

Briefly summarize the essential complexities posed in this case and the practical implications and lessons learned.

D. Case question

Every case study has case questions at the end of the case which will serve as a direction to analyse the case study you do not have to answer these case questions.

Presentations must engage the audience and facilitate discussion in the class.

Detailed marking rubrics for this assessment can be seen on iLearn.

This Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:

• Interpret and analyse the diversity of cultures and its implication as they relate to business management and demonstrate a consciousness of the intricacy of operating in the global market

• Appraise the multicultural 'big picture' in which global trade and government forces operate, and summarise the major culture-based challenges faced by international managers (political, social, legal, economic and technological)

• Investigate major cultural differences in views on strategy for international alliances, including decision making and controls, labour relations and management of a range of culture-based tactics for international negotiations

• Classify, characterise and critique particular leadership styles globally in given situations for varying motivational techniques depending on circumstances

Report (Individual Assignment)

Length: approx 5,000 - 6000 words

Due Date: 17 May, 2018 - 5pm

Submission: Online submission only via Turnitin

Estimated student workload: 10 hours

Grading Criteria: See rubric on iLearn.

The assignment is a research based report and requires the student to become more knowledgeable about using varied research sources and understand research methodology.The assignment will develop critical thinking and analytical skills and enable students to synthesize information and develop informed views.

This assignment requires students to explore and apply an advanced body of knowledge to a range of current contexts in the Cross Cultural Management/Business or Cross Cultural Leadership/International Business discipline.

Students will identify a current topic in the professional practice or discipline of Cross Cultural Management/Business or Cross Cultural Leadership/International Business. Some generic examples are given on ilearn but please brainstorm with the lecturer with your specific interests before you commence on the research.

Detailed comprehensive information on writing, referencing and submitting this assignment can be found on ilearn.

This assessment task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:

• Appraise the multicultural 'big picture' un which global trade and government forces operate, and summarise the major culture-based challenges faced by international managers (political, social, legal, economic and technological).
• Identify major cultural characteristics while working in cross-cultural teams and motivate team building including communication styles that characterise regions, nations, communities, organisations, groups and individuals through peer interaction and learning.
• Investigate major cultural differences in views on strategy for international alliances, including decision-making and controls, labour relations and management of a range of culture-based tactics for international negotiations.

Due: Examination period - Weeks 14 & 15. Please check the examination timetable to confirm date and location.

Length: 3 hours

Format:

A - Case Study (10 marks)

B - Essay questions (30 marks)

Sample exams from previous semesters can be found on the library's website. Please use the library's search function (selecting past papers in the drop down menu) to view past exams. https://www.mq.edu.au/about/campus-services-and-facilities/library

This assessment task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:

• Interpret and analyse the diversity of cultures and its implication as they relate to business management and demonstrate a consciousness of the intricacy of operating in the global market.
• Appraise the multicultural 'big picture' un which global trade and government forces operate, and summarise the major culture-based challenges faced by international managers (political, social, legal, economic and technological).
• Investigate major cultural differences in views on strategy for international alliances, including decision-making and controls, labour relations and management of a range of culture-based tactics for international negotiations.