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MNB3701/101/3/2022

Tutorial Letter 101/3/2022 Principles of Global Business Management

MNB3701 Semesters 1 and 2 Department of Business Management

This tutorial letter contains important information about your module.

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CONTENTS Page 1

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 3

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PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES ........................................................................................................ 3

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Purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 3

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Outcomes ....................................................................................................................................... 4

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CURRICULUM TRANSFORMATION ............................................................................................ 4

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LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS .................................................................................... 5

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Lecturer(s) ...................................................................................................................................... 5

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Department ..................................................................................................................................... 5

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University ........................................................................................................................................ 6

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RESOURCES ................................................................................................................................. 6

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Prescribed book(s) .......................................................................................................................... 6

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Recommended book(s) .................................................................................................................. 6

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Electronic reserves (e-reserves) ..................................................................................................... 6

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Library services and resources of information ................................................................................ 6

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ................................................................................................. 7

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STUDY PLAN ................................................................................................................................. 7

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PRACTICAL WORK ....................................................................................................................... 7

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ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................... 8

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Assessment plan ............................................................................................................................ 8

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Assignment due dates .................................................................................................................... 8

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Submission of assignments ............................................................................................................ 8

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The assignments ............................................................................................................................ 9

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ACADEMIC DISHONESTY ............................................................................................................ 9

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Plagiarism ....................................................................................................................................... 9

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Cheating ....................................................................................................................................... 10

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More information about plagiarism can be downloaded via the link below: .................................. 10

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STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ................................................................................................ 10

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .......................................................................................... 10

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SOURCES CONSULTED ............................................................................................................. 11

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IN CLOSING ................................................................................................................................. 11

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MNB3701/101/3/2022 Dear Student

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INTRODUCTION

It is our pleasure to welcome you to the module: Principles of Global Business Management, (MNB3701) for the 2022 academic year. We hope and trust that you will find this module interesting, inspiring and informative.

The module will be delivered online. In other words, all of the study units, assessments and supporting study materials will only be available online via the module sites for semesters 1 and 2. Study materials are not made available in printed format.

Furthermore, the assessment strategy employed will be continuous assessment. This means that you are not going to write an examination, but all of the assignments you complete will contribute towards your final mark.

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PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES

2.1

Purpose

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the theories and concepts of global business management in general and, in particular, the dynamic environments within which global business is conducted. The module is designed to expose students to the dynamics of crossborder business involvement and galvanise the knowledge that students need to identify and understand the implications of international business environments for cross-border operations. The module offers the necessary knowledge of and insight into external environmental influences that need to be considered in global strategic decisions, including decisions regarding crossborder trade, investment and operations. This module further attempt to explain basic global management processes and procedures, including those related to international trade, investment and financing.

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2.2

Outcomes

On completion of this module, you should be able to: 

demonstrate an understanding of the globalisation of business and international business operations and the ability to apply the core theoretical perspectives used for studying the global business field

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evaluate and discuss the implications of the workings of formal institutions for management action in the global business environment

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evaluate and discuss the implications of the workings of informal institutions for management action in the global business environment

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analyse the resources of an organisation, and evaluate the strategic implications of a resource appraisal

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critically discuss the classic and modern theories of trade, and appreciate how economic and political institutions influence international trade

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explain the determinants of exchange rates, the evolution of the global monetary system, and strategic responses to deal with exchange rate fluctuations

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demonstrate an understanding of the theories and practices of foreign direct investment, and critically discuss what determines success or failure of FDI around the world

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demonstrate an understanding of the role of regional economic integration in enhancing global business endeavours and the implications of global and regional integration for managers around the world

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articulate the stakeholder view, demonstrate an understanding of corporate social responsibility challenges, how institutions influence CSR and the strategic implications for management action

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CURRICULUM TRANSFORMATION

Unisa has implemented a transformation charter based on five pillars and eight dimensions. In response to this charter, we have placed curriculum transformation high on the teaching and learning agenda. Curriculum transformation includes the following pillars: student-centred scholarship, the pedagogical renewal of teaching and assessment practices, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and the infusion of African epistemologies and philosophies. These pillars and their principles will be integrated at both programme and module levels as a phased-in approach. You will notice a marked change in the teaching and learning strategy implemented by Unisa, together with how the content is conceptualised in your modules. We encourage you to 4

MNB3701/101/3/2022 embrace these changes during your studies at Unisa in a responsive way within the framework of transformation.

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LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS

4.1

Lecturer(s)

The details of the lecturers responsible for this module are as follows: Name: Dr Francois Crafford E-mail: [email protected] Office: Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria, Nkoana Simon Radipere Building, Room 4–25 Name: Ms Kgomotso Molefe Email: [email protected] Office: Preller Street, Muckleneuk Ridge, Pretoria, Nkoana Simon Radipere Building, Room 4–18 Please note that enquiries of an academic nature should be directed to the module lecturers. Always include your student number and the relevant module code when you contact your module lecturers. Administrative queries (non-academic queries), such as queries about admission, examination timetables and assignment marks, should be addressed to the relevant administrative section.

4.2

Department

Administrative queries may be directed to the appropriate department as indicated in the Study @ Unisa brochure, which you received with your study package. Examples of administrative queries are registration matters, study material matters, account queries, examination queries, and graduation issues. Please note the following contact details for the Department of Business Management: Telephone number: +27 12 429 4220 E-mail address: [email protected]

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4.3

University

If you need to contact the University about matters not related to the contents of this module, please consult the brochure, Study @ Unisa, which you received with your study material. This brochure contains information on how to contact the University (to whom you can write for different queries, important numbers, addresses and details of the times certain facilities are open). Always use your student number when you contact the University.

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RESOURCES

5.1

Prescribed book(s)

You will not be able to work through the online study units and complete this module successfully without the prescribed book. You must acquire the following prescribed book from one of the official Unisa bookstores:

Peng, M. & Meyer, K. 2019. International Business. Third Edition. Cengage Learning.

Please consult the list of official booksellers and their addresses as detailed in Study @ Unisa. 5.2

Recommended book(s)

There are no additional recommended books for this module.

5.3

Electronic reserves (e-reserves)

There are no electronic reserves for this module.

5.4

Library services and resources of information

The Unisa Library offers a range of information services and resources:   

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For brief information, go to https://www.unisa.ac.za/library/libatglance For more detailed Library information, go to http://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Library For research support and services (e.g. personal librarians and literature search services), go to http://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Library/Libraryservices/Research-support The Library has created numerous library guides: http://libguides.unisa.ac.za

MNB3701/101/3/2022 Recommended guides:     

Request and find library material / download recommended material: http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/request Postgraduate information services: http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/postgrad Finding and using library resources and tools: http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/Research_skills Frequently asked questions about the library: http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/ask Services to students living with disabilities: http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/disability

Important contact information:  Ask a librarian: https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/ask  Technical problems accessing library online services: [email protected]  General library-related queries: [email protected]  For queries related to library fines and payments: [email protected]

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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The Study @ Unisa website is available on myUnisa: www.unisa.ac.za/brochures/studies The website has all the tips and information you need to succeed at Unisa.

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STUDY PLAN

It is important that you prepare a study plan for yourself and devote at least 120 hours to this module in order to achieve success in the module. Therefore, it is advisable that you devote at least two hours per day to reading and working through the online study units.

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PRACTICAL WORK

There is no practical work or work-integrated learning for this module.

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ASSESSMENT

9.1

Assessment plan

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As previously indicated, there will be no examination as a continuous assessment strategy is employed in this module.

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To complete this module, you will be required to complete six assessments. All six of these assessments will contribute towards your final mark. The weight of the assessments are indicated in section 9.4 below.

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Note: continuous assessment refers to the ongoing periodic and systematic assessment and evaluation of students during the process of learning, using a variety of assessment methods throughout the tuition period.

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Continuous assessment means that you are not going to write any examination, but that all the assignments that you completed throughout the year will contribute towards your final mark

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All information about when and where to submit your assignments will be made available to you via the myUnisa site for your module.

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Due dates for assignments, as well as the actual assignments will be available on the myUnisa site for this module.

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Your assignments will comprise a combination of discussion forums activities, MCQs, and essay-type assignments.

9.2

Assignment due dates

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There are no assignment due dates included in this tutorial letter.

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Assignment due dates will be made available to you on the landing page of myUnisa for this module. We envisage that the due dates will be available to you upon registration.

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Please start working on your assignments as soon as you are registered for the module.

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Log on to the myUnisa site for this module to obtain more information on the due dates for the submission of the assignments.

9.3

Submission of assignments

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Note that in all cases of online engagement, we use myUnisa as our virtual campus.

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From 2022, the myUnisa virtual campus will be offered via a new learning management system. This is an online system that is used to administer, document and deliver educational material to you and support engagement with you.

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MNB3701/101/3/2022 

Look out for information from your lecturer as well as other Unisa platforms to determine how to access the virtual myUnisa module site.

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Information on the tools that will be available to engage with your lecturer and fellow students to support your learning will also be communicated via various platforms.

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The University undertakes to communicate as clearly and as frequently as is necessary to ensure optimum advantage in the use of the new learning management system.

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Additional information on the use of the myUnisa site for the module, as well as features to engage and communicate with your lecturer and other students will also be made available via the online site for the module.

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Therefore, log on to the myUnisa site for your module to gain more information on where to complete and/or upload your assignments and how to communicate with your lecturer.

9.4

The assignments

As indicated in section 9.2, you need to complete six assignments for this module. All six assignments will contribute towards your final mark. The assignment weighting for the six assessments is as follows: Assignment 01: 05% (MCQ) Assignment 02: 05% (MCQ) Assignment 03: 05% (MCQ) Assignment 04: 20% (Essay) Assignment 05: 25% (Essay) Assignment 06: 40% (Essay) TOTAL: 100% Important Please ensure that your assignments reach us on or before the due date. Do not e-mail your assignments to your lecturer. Please do not phone your lecturer with requests to submit assignments later than the due date. NO excuses will be accepted. Remember to keep a copy of your assignment before you submit the original!

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ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

10.1

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is the act of taking the words, ideas and thoughts of others and presenting them as your own. It is a form of theft which involves several dishonest academic activities, such as the following: 9

Cutting and pasting from any source without acknowledging the source. Not including references or using incorrect references. Paraphrasing without acknowledging the original source of the information.

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Note: Although students may work together when preparing assignments, each student must write and submit his or her own, individual assignment. In other words, you must submit your own ideas in your own words. It is unacceptable for students to submit identical assignments on the basis that they worked together, or to buy assignments on internet sites. That is copying (a form of plagiarism), and none of these assignments will be marked. A zero mark will be awarded for your assignment and a case of plagiarism will be opened, which means that you may be subjected to disciplinary proceedings by the University.

10.2

Cheating

Cheating includes, but is not limited to, the following: 

Completing assessments on behalf of another student, copying from another student during an assessment or allowing a student to copy from you

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Using social media (e.g. WhatsApp, Telegram) or other platforms to diss...