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Discussion Prompts and Class Assessment Tasks (CATs)
Each module has specific learning objectives, linked to the overall course objective. There are two types of discussion prompts, as noted in the syllabus – short CATs (250 words, one question), and long CATs (200 words x 3 questions = 600 words). For all CATs, a critical comment of 100 words is also required. All assignments are due either on Saturday midnight or Wednesday midnight.
In the written assignments, make sure to include:
- Open with a strong thesis statement that makes a clear, provocative claim in response to the inquiry question. It is uniquely your claim about the text, not just parroting authors.
- Use supporting evidence such as facts or examples. It is better to use 2-3 good examples, rather than a list of unanalyzed details or mere text summary.
- Use reasoning to develop ideas and to connect claims and evidence
- Use stylistic or persuasive elements to add power to the ideas expressed.
- Build your thesis in a way that persuades an audience.
Tentative Schedule (Subject to change)
6/23 Sat | Going Global – The CAGE Distance framework Read “Differences and the CAGE distance framework” by Pankaj Ghemawat Read “Taking Totto Global” Case study Video mini lectures
Discussion Prompt – Respond to each question in 200 words each Your understanding of the CAGE distance framework
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6/27 Wed | Cultural and Distance Read Chapter “Communicating Across Cultures” Read Case “Charles Martin in Uganda: What to Do When a Manager Goes Native” Video minilectures:
Discussion Prompt Cultural Dimension of CAGE Framework in 200 words:
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6/30 Sat | Administrative Distance Read “Differences in business ownership and governance around the world” by Pankaj Ghemawat Read Case: “Lenovo: The Leading Chinese Computer Company Enters Global Competition” http://csis.org/files/publication/130129_competitiveness_Lenovo_casestudy_Web.pdf Video minilectures:
Discussion Prompt Administrative Dimension of CAGE Framework in 200 words each:
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7/7 Sat | Geographical Distance Read “Geographical distance – the persistent power of proximity and reasons for regionalization” by Pankaj Ghemawat Video minilectures
Discussion Prompt Geographical Dimension of CAGE Framework in 200 words each
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7/11 Wed | Economic Distance Read: “Economic Distance: the big shift to emerging markets” by Pankaj Ghemawat Read Case “Amanco: Providing Irrigation Systems to the Rural Poor” Video minilectures
Discussion Prompt Economic Dimension of CAGE Framework in 200 words each
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7/14 Sat | Distance and Globalization Business Strategy Read Chapter 3 “Generic Strategies for Global Value Creation”, p. 37-53 Read Case: Kingfisher (B&Q) Attacks the Chinese market Video minilectures
Discussion Prompt Globalization Business Strategies for Managing Distance in 200 words:
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7/18 Wed | Converting Distance into Advantage – Corporations and Direct investments Read: “Emerging Giants - Competing at Home,” Khanna and Palepu (2010), Harvard Business School Press. Read Case: The Impact of Intel on Costa Rica, World Bank Group (2006) Discussion Prompt How firms convert distance into advantage in 200 words
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7/21 Sat | Converting Distance into Advantage – Countries and Trade Read Case: “Tierra Fertil” http://www.walmartinfo.co.za/docs/tierra_fertil_harvard_business_review.pdf Video minilectures
Discussion Prompt How nations convert distance into advantage in 200 words each:
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7/25 Wed | 10 | Converting Distance into Advantage – Societies and Grand Challenges Read “Acquiring knowledge in a globalizing world”, from Innovation; Applying knowledge in development UNDP 2005 Read Case: “Anglo American PLC in South Africa” Video minilecture
Discussion Prompt How societies convert distance into advantage and tackle their grand challenges in 200 words
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7/28 Sat | 11 | Converting Distance into Advantage – Entrepreneurs and Technology Video minilectures
Discussion Prompt How entrepreneurs convert distance into advantage and tap technology in 600 words: Using internet and library resources, research the going global stories of the firms based in San Bernardino county (some examples include the following): Combustion Associates, Corona, http://cai3.com/awardscertifications/ Alvarado Manufacturing, Chino, http://www.alvaradomfg.com/ Macro Air, San Bernardino https://macroairfans.com/contact/ Bradshaw international, Rancho Cucamonga, http://www.bradshawintl.com/ ESRI, Redlands, esri.com Garner Holt Productions, San Bernaridno, garnerholt.com Then, write a 600 words research report:
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8/1 Wed | 12 | Global Strategy as a New Business Model Read Chapter 4 “Global Strategy as a Business model change”, p. 54-73 Read Case: Dyson vacuum cleaner Discussion Prompt How to develop a business model to execute the globalization business strategy in 200 words:
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8/4 Sat | 13. | Target markets and Modes of Entry Read Chapter 5, “Target markets and modes of entry”, p. 74-91 Read case: Byron Bay Cookie Company Video minilecture
Discussion Prompt How to choose target markets and modes of entry in 200 words each:
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8/8 Wed | 14. | Globalizing the value proposition Read Chapter 6, “Globalizing the Value Proposition” p. 92-110 Read Case “This Is Not America. Why Wal-Mart left Germany in 2006?” Video: McDonald’s Global Strategy www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCG7ScRP1ws Discussion Prompt How to globalize the value proposition in 200 words:
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8/11 Sat | 15. | Globalizing the value chain infrastructure Read Chapter 8, “Globalizing the value chain infrastructure” p. 129-147 Read Case “Burberry” Discussion Prompt How to globalize the value chain infrastructure in 200 words each:
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8/15 Wed | 16 | Global Strategy and Organization Read “Global Strategy and Organization” chapter Read Case: Russia: The Case for Going Global Video minilectures:
Discussion Prompt How to globalize the organization and consider the implications at the individual level for career progression and opportunity identification in 200 words:
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8/18 Sat | 17. | Acquiring and Advancing Human Resources for Globalization Read: Managing Human Resource Management in an International Business Read Case: Tel-Comm-Tek (TCT) Video minilecture
Discussion Prompt How to manage human resources for globalization in 200 words each:
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