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Faculty of Business and Law School of Management

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IBUS1001 Introduction to Global Business Semester 2, 2019

Unit study package code:

IBUS1001

Mode of study:

Internal

Tuition pattern summary:

Note: For any specific variations to this tuition pattern and for precise information refer to the Learning Activities section. Online Class: 12 x 1 Hours Semester Workshop: 12 x 2 Hours Semester This unit does not have a fieldwork component.

Credit Value:

25.0

Pre -requisite units:

Nil

Co -requisite units:

Nil

Anti- requisite units:

Nil

Result type:

Grade/Mark

Approved incidental fees:

Information about approved incidental fees can be obtained from our website. Visit fees.curtin.edu.au/incidental_fees.cfm for details.

Unit coordinator:

Title: Name: Phone: Email: Location: Consultation times:

Ms Hannah Carson 08 9266 9152 [email protected] Building: 402 - Room: 603 Monday 2:00 -4:00 PM and Tuesday 1:00 -3:00 PM. Alternatively, please email to set another appointment time.

Name: Phone: Email: Location:

Amalina Ibrahim Please Email [email protected] Building: Please Email - Room: Please Email

Teaching Staff:

Administrative contact:

Learning Management System: Blackboard (lms.curtin.edu.au)

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Acknowledgement of Country We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous Elders, custodians, their descendants and kin of this land past and present. The Centre for Aboriginal Studies aspires to contribute to positive social change for Indigenous Australians through higher education and research.

Syllabus This unit provides an introduction to global perspectives on conducting business in a global context. It explores the operational environment of international businesses; the core functions of global businesses; as well as global business ethics, responsible management and professionalism in the workplace. The unit will help students to broaden the scope of their thinking from a global perspective when planning and implementing organisational and business strategies and personal work ethics in global markets.

Introduction Welcome to Introduction to Global Business (IGB)! Over the course of 12 teaching weeks, we will provide you with an introduction to global perspectives on business today. We will explore how globalisation impacts the realities of doing business, and understand the roles of ethics, responsibility, and sustainability in a competitive, global environment. This unit will also help to further develop your communication and academic integrity skills, preparing you for the rest of your business degree as well as your future as a business professional. As “Scholars of Business,” with ideas and opinions worth sharing with your peers, you will be challenged to express your viewpoint on contemporary business issues and support your stance with persuasive arguments. As you will present your ideas and opinions in a variety of forums, you will in turn be exposed to and learn various interpersonal, group work, and communication skills essential for university and employment success in the ever-changing global business environment. Unlike most of your units, we do not have a face-to-face lecture every week and we do not use a textbook. Instead, we have a “flipped classroom” model. This means that all the learning materials you need are available on Blackboard, and through your Workshops. Each Module on Blackboard is broken down in to three categories: Pre-Workshop, Workshop, and Post-Workshop. You should take the time to go through all Pre-Workshop content each week prior to attending class, to ensure you keep up with the unit content. All students enrolled in Introduction to Global Business are required to do a Post- Entry Language Assessment (PELA) in the first week of class. We look at the results of this exercise to determine if you would benefit from the SUCCESS program. This program is offered by the Academic Communication Development area, with the aim of helping you develop your English language and academic writing skills. If you are selected to join this program, participation is compulsory. Failure to complete the PELA – or to complete SUCCESS if instructed to do so – will result in an Incomplete mark for the unit. If you do not understand any part of the Unit Outline, do not hesitate to ask your TA. Alternatively, the Unit Coordinator is available to assist on any unit related matters via the unit email address: [email protected]. Expect a response in one to two business days. Emails sent over the weekend will be answered the following week. We wish you well for the semester, and encourage you to embrace the unique opportunity this unit presents to you. We also hope that it is an enjoyable time and helpful in your introduction to university.

Unit Learning Outcomes All graduates of Curtin University achieve a set of six Graduate Capabilities during their course of study. These inform an employer that, through your studies, you have acquired discipline knowledge and a range of other skills and capabilities which employers would value in a professional setting. Each unit in your course addresses the Graduate Capabilities through a clearly identified set of learning outcomes. They form a vital part in the process referred to as assurance of learning. The learning outcomes notify you of what you are expected to know, understand or be able to do in order to be successful in this unit. Each assessment for this unit is carefully designed to test your knowledge of one or more of the unit learning outcomes. On successfully completing all of the assessments you will have achieved all of these learning outcomes. Your course has been designed so that on graduating you will have achieved all of Curtin's Graduate Capabilities through the assurance of learning processes in each unit.

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Graduate Capabilities addressed

On successful completion of this unit students can: 1

2 3

4 5

Identify and present the core principles of contemporary business in the context of globalisation by demonstrating an appropriate understanding of academic and professional integrity Critically evaluate and reflect upon the differences in institutional and economic environments when conducting business around the world Apply your understanding of differences in legal, cultural, economic and political systems when appraising cases, applying appropriate referencing and writing conversions required in across business disciplines Develop culturally appropriate communication skills and ethical strategies to increase corporate social responsibilities in global business Demonstrate an understanding of academic and professional integrity, and apply the writing, referencing and acknowledgment conventions required, along with business communication and presentation

Curtin's Graduate Capabilities Apply discipline knowledge, principles and concepts

Innovative, creative and entrepreneurial

Effective communicators with digital competency

Globally engaged and responsive

Culturally competent to engage respectfully with local First Peoples and other diverse cultures

Industry connected and career capable

Find out more about Curtin's Graduate Capabilities at the Curtin Learning and Teaching website: clt.curtin.edu.au

Learning Activities As this unit is a “flipped” model, you do not have any face-to-face lectures. Every week before you attend your Workshop, you should review the online lecture slides, and complete any activities or readings under the “Pre-Workshop” section for that Module. This ensures you go to class prepared and ready to build on the knowledge you gained from the online materials. You should schedule a set time each week to complete the Pre-Workshop content for your following class, to avoid falling behind. You can also use that time to review any Post-Workshop readings or information that we provided, to help re-inforce the ideas covered in class. In total, this should not take more than 1-2 hours each week. Students who do not review the Pre-Workshop content each week will not be able to keep up in the Workshops. Please ensure you come to class prepared each week! This unit is highly practical. Workshops are interactive and meshed with current issues in global business. The Workshops also look at how you may communicate as a future businessperson in the fast-paced global economy. The Workshops will also provide important information about your assessments, and how to successfully complete them. You are expected to attend your Workshop each week. Please note that you cannot attend any other Workshop session except for the one in which you are registered. 

Learning Resources Library Reading List The Reading List for this unit can be accessed through Blackboard.

Other resources There is no set textbook for this unit. Reading materials are provided via Blackboard in the Reading List. Please complete all Pre-Workshop reading before attending your class each week. Workshops will assume that this has been completed, and will build on this knowledge rather than repeat it. Post-Workshop readings have also been set for some weeks to assist in your study and assessment preparation. Please refer to each Learning Module on Blackboard for details about the required readings for each week. The Curtin Library at Bentley provides a range of online resources that are available to help you develop your information literacy skills. These are designed to help you access the best information in an efficient manner. Do make use of these resources. The access point to all library resources is: http://library.curtin.edu.au/

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SUCCESS Online This is a free service that provides a range of tutorials to assist in your language and communication skills. Students who are not required to attend SUCCESS are welcome to utilise these online sources, should you wish to do so, as they may be very useful in your assignment preparation.

Assessment Assessment schedule Task

Value %

Date Due

Unit Learning Outcome(s) Assessed

Late Assessment Assessments Extensions Accepted?* Considered?*

Business Submission

40%

Week: Module Five Day: Monday, 2 September Time: 08:00 AM

1,4,5

Yes

Yes

Group Oral Presentation

30%

No

Yes

Case Study

30%

Week: Module Nine 2,4,5 Day: In Workshop, Week Commencing 7 October Time: In Workshop 2,3,5 Week: Module 12 Day: In Workshop, Week Commencing 28 October Time: In Workshop

No

Yes

1

2

3

*Please refer to the Late Assessment and the Assessment Extension sections below for specific details and conditions.

Detailed information on assessment tasks 1. Business Submission: 40% Your task if to review the behaviours, actions and communications of one of the companies listed below, which you will select in Module Two: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

AB InBev DBS Facebook Ikea Nike Qantas Rio Tinto Toyota

Your task is to write a persuasive piece of internal communication addressed to your company, as a member of staff. The goal of the submission is to propose one or two recommendationsto achieve or improve actions relating to Business Ethics. You will specifically consider one of the areas explored in the Module 2 lecture: Employment Practices, Human Rights, Environmental Pollution, Bribery and Corruption, or Sustainability. Make sure to look at the supply chain of the business to understand how your ethical area may relate to the operations of your business. It is then your task to develop a persuasive report recommending strategies your company can adopt. The topicyou will address will be determined in your workshop in Module Three. In your own words, the Submission will: 1. 2. 3.

Reviewpast and current business practices and policiesfrom your company that relate to your chosen area of ethical concern. Discuss both thepositive and negative actionsby your company. Developone or two business practice recommendations, which will improve performance in relation to the area of ethical concern. These should be based on the review you have undertaken.

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Discuss thebenefits, challenges, and implications for key stakeholdersif these recommendations are implemented.

Word Limit: At least 1500 words, with a maximum of 1800 words. This INCLUDES in- text citations, headings, subheadings, etc. Anything in the body of your paper is included as part of the word count. Don’t slip up! Make sure you do not go over the maximum word limit. A 5% penalty will occur for every 50 words – or part thereof- over the maximum word limit. This will be strictly enforced. Also, be sure to follow the advice and instructions provided in your Workshops with regards to the requirements for this assessment, including fonts and structure. A copy of the marking key for this assessment will be available under the Assessments tab on Blackboard.

2. Group Oral Presentation: 30% You will work in groups of three or four students to create a compelling presentation, delivered in your Workshop in Module Nine. Groups will speak for 10 minutes in front of the class, using a Wix Website that you created together as the basis for your presentation. The company you selected is currently a signatory to the United Nation’s Global Compact (UNGC), or considering becoming a member. The UNGC guides companies’ social performance. Like all signatories, your company wants to identify ways of improving compliance to two of the Global Compact principles. As part of an Executive board (i.e. a group of three or four scholars), review the information of your group members to develop the best recommendations to achieve compliance with two Global Compact principles. You will select these principles no later than Module Six. Consider the work of all group members as well as the feedback provided by your TA from Assessment one to come up with an original group approach. In Assessment Two, the Executive board will present the proposed unified approach to Local Network members to convince them this approach can be effective in achieving compliance with the two Global Compact principles. Your presentation, and supporting Wix site,should accomplish the following: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Review and presenta selection of business practices and/or approachesfrom your company that relate to the two principles of the Global Compact. Discuss both thepositive and negative lessons learnedfrom these business practices and approaches. Developbusiness practice recommendations, which will improve compliance to the two principles. These should be based on the review you have undertaken, and your understanding of the lessons learned. Discuss thebenefits, challenges, and implications for key stakeholdersif these recommendations are implemented.

For your presentation, your working group has been: l l l

Allocated a maximum of 10 minutes to speak. Each member must speak for an approximately equal amount of time. Provided with a computer, internet connection, whiteboard, and projection facilities that you may use in any way to aid in your presentation.

This is a professional presentation. Please give careful consideration to the way in which you present yourselves and your ideas, ensuring that it is appropriate for a business environment. Your presentation will be recorded. In order to be able to provide you with all possible marks, please ensure that you submit the following to your TA on presentation day: l

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Minutes of the group meetings reflecting all of your decisions, and each group member’s level of participation. All members are asked to review the meetings to ensure that they are accurate. Most meetings are conducted in your Workshop classes, and missed meetings will impact your mark. The link for your Wix website (sent BEFORE class). A reflection piece on your presentation, to be submitted in Module 10, after your presentation.

Make sure you have all of your documentation on the day of your presentation, and hand in your reflection piece the following week. Late submission penalties will apply for missed deadlines, which could eventually result in a 0 mark, per Curtin policy, so do not forget! All presentations will be made during the given dates in this Unit Outline. This is a group presentation and no extensions will be made withoutPRIORarrangement with the Unit Coordinator, and the provision of supporting documentation. Failure to present during your scheduled Workshop without making alternate arrangements with the Unit Coordinator will result in a Fail-Incomplete result for the unit. A copy of the marking key for this assessment will be available under the Assessments tab on Blackboard.

3. Case Study: 30%

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The final Workshop of the semester is dedicated to the completion of the final assessment, the Case Study. Students will be given a two-page case study, focused on a multinational company. You will need to read the case, and answer questions on this case. Different Workshop classes will have different cases, and question sets, to ensure no class is advantaged, or disadvantaged, based on when they complete this task. Students will have the opportunity to practice a sample case study in weeks prior to the assessment to assist in preparation for this task. You are required to attend the Workshop in which you are enrolled to complete the assessment, and any extensions should be made through PRIOR arrangement with the Unit Coordinator.

Pass requirements To pass this unit you must: l

Submit ALL assessment activities (PELA, Business Submission, Group Oral Presentation, and Case Study);

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Complete the SUCCESS program if you receive a score of 4.5 or below on the PELA;

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Receive an overall grade equal to or greater than 50.

Fair assessment through moderatio...