Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor & Lecturer
Salut Muhidin
Contact via Email
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(36cp at 100 level or above) and permission by special approval
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit develops knowledge and understanding of the international business environment and business operations in foreign markets through first-hand observation of businesses in India. It is designed for students with a background knowledge of, and interest in, business processes in an international context. The unit includes a series of seminars and a two week study tour to India in the mid-session break, and enables students to develop an appreciation of the ways in which business operations and business systems differ across national boundaries. Students are required to prepare a written assignment based on the seminar series, and prepare a report at the end of the study tour based on their observations of the businesses and of the country.
This unit requires students to attend a supervised study tour for which additional costs are involved. Contact the Department of Marketing and Management for full details.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Class Participation | 20% | No | Ongoing |
Field Trip Participation | 30% | No | Ongoing |
Project Report & Presentation | 50% | No | Week 5, 10, 12 |
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 20%
This assessment includes attendance to pre-trip seminars and active participation in class discussion and activities.
Students are expected to attend ALL pre-trip seminars (Week 1 to Week 7) to gain sufficient background knowledge and information of doing business in India. Weekly attendance will be recorded and contribution to the group learning in lectures will be observed.
Type of Collaboration Individual Submission In class participation. Participation will be recorded in each pre-trip seminar. Format Please refer to the iLearn Unit page for detail. Length Class participation in pre-departure seminars (Week 1 to Week 7). Inherent Task Requirements Attendance is required to complete this task. Late SubmissionNo extensions will be granted. Students who have missed or anticipate missing the class should apply for Special Consideration.
The penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Due: Ongoing
Weighting: 30%
This assessment will take place during a 2-weeks of field trip in India. Students are required to attend and actively participate in ALL activities scheduled during the program.
Type of Collaboration Individual Submission During field trip in India. Format Length Participation in a 2-weeks Indian field trip (during the semester break) Inherent Task Requirements Attendance is required to complete this task. Late Submission No extensions will be granted. Students who have missed the field work will be awarded a mark of 0 for the task.
Due: Week 5, 10, 12
Weighting: 50%
This is a combination of individual report and group presentation. Up to four students are to be formed as one group. Each group member is required to develop a different yet connected topic for his/her individual report, based on the learning throughout the lectures, readings and field trip in India. These topics developed individually will then be combined into a coherent and well-structured group presentation.
This task is composed of 3 stages of work: pre-trip report (individual, 10% in Week 4), post-trip report (individual, 20% in Week 10) and presentation (group, 20% in Week 12). Briefs on each of these stages will be provided in separate documents available on iLearn.
This project requires students to read, observe and identify an interested and important phenomenon in relation to India, and develop analytical and critical thinking to propose solutions/suggestions for future development of India, as inspired by the phenomenon observed. You may identify a business, cultural, social, economic, political related research topic within the context of the Indian business environment that further to be explored during the study tour. For this purpose, it is recommended that you maintain a reflective journal during your tour for your benefit.
Type of Collaboration Individual & Group Submission Submission 1 on Pre-trip report is due in Week 5. Submission 2 on Post-trip report is due in Week 10, and Submission 3 on Group Presentation is due in Week 12. Please Submit via Turnitin Link on iLearn. Format Please refer to the iLearn Unit page for details. Length Please refer to the iLearn Unit page for details. Inherent Task Requirements Attendance is required to complete the Group Presentation task. Late SubmissionNo extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission incurs a 20%). Late submissions will be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.
This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Required text |
There is no prescribed textbook for this unit |
Unit web page | The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/ |
Technology Used and Required | Students will need to be familiar with a web browser to access the unit web page. Students will need to use: Library databases to source materials for the research reports, which are accessed electronically for conducting research for assignments. |
Delivery Format and Other Details |
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Recommended readings |
A list of recommended readings will be given for each topic in the seminar series. Students are encouraged to read widely in the areas of India's economic reforms, social and economic conditions and business practices that are available in a wide range of academic journals and books recommended on iLearn. |
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SEMINAR TOPICS |
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Introduction to MGMT330 Doing business in India: The people, the land and the nation. |
Assignment & field trip information Case study |
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Understanding the role of culture in India |
Case study |
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Investment climate, trade agreements and foreign trade policy |
Case study |
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Types of enterprise and entry strategies Australian Business operating in India |
Case study
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Demographic changes, labour laws and human resource in India The do’s and don'ts while in India |
Case study Due: Individual Pre-trip Report |
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Guest lecture from AIBC (Australia India Business Council) |
Logistic arrangement for the field trip |
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Practical session for study tour (Travel date: 14th to 28th April) |
Case study |
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No lecture |
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9 |
No lecture |
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10 |
No lecture |
Due: Individual Post-trip Report |
11 |
No lecture |
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12 |
Group Presentations |
Due: Group Presentation |
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Feedback. There is no formal exam for this unit. |
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There have been minor changes in the content of lectures. New case studies, experiential exercises and reading material has been added to the course content.
This unit gives you opportunities to conduct research and gives you practice in applying research findings in your assessments.
The unit uses research from several external sources namely academic journals, books, media articles and government publications as listed below to support your learning of cross cultural concepts, theories and current happenings:
Journal of Cross Cultural Management
Diversity in organisations, communities and nations.
Journal of International Business studies
Management International review
OECD Publications
SUPPLEMENTARY RESEARCH RESOURCES
Official website of Geert Hofstede
http://www.geert-hofstede.com/
Global edge Global business resources
Country profiles
http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/country-profiles.html
Virtual Library on International Development
http://www2.etown.edu/vl/intldev.html
The World Index of Chambers of Commerce & Industry
The United Nations
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/configspace/ads/defaultinterstitial.html
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com
http://www.ndtv.com/
http://www.bbc.com/news/world/asia/india
https://news.google.co.in/
http://www.thehindu.com/
International Business Times http://www.ibtimes.com/ The unit works in collaboration with industry bodies like Optus,Department of Fair Trade, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Sustainable Business, Austalia to understand the progress in Global Climate Agreements worldwide and the imapact of culture on its acceptances towards sustainable global business practices.
This unit gives you opportunities to conduct research and gives you practice in applying research findings in your assessments. The unit works in collaboration with industry bodies like Optus,Department of Fair Trade, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Sustainable Business, Austalia to understand the progress in Global Climate Agreements worldwide and the imapact of culture on its acceptances towards Sustainable Global Business Practices.