GLOBAL BUSINESS - Summer I, 2001, Section #06685
Room: Melcher Hall
Professor: Dr. Steve Werner
Office: 310H Melcher Hall
Room: TBA
Phone: 743-4672
Fax: 743-4652
Email: swerner@uh.edu
Office Hours: By appointment.

COURSE OBJECTIVE
The main purpose of this course is to introduce students to the important issues of International Business. We will look at International Business in two ways. First, how doing business in other countries differs from doing business in the United States, and second how the management of multi-national organizations differs from domestic organizations. We will study topics including globalization, country differences, culture, international trade theories, trading systems, foreign direct investment, monetary systems, global strategies, entry-modes, global marketing, and global human resource management. Students will also learn presentation skills, and experience international business and culture first hand with trip to Prague, Czech Republic..

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The Center for Students with Disabilities provides a wide variety of academic support services to all currently-enrolled UH students who have any type of mental or physical disability of either a temporary of permanent nature. These services include assistance with course accommodations, adaptive equipment, individualized exam administration, taped textbooks, wheelchair repair, library needs, registration, handicapped parking, accessible housing and transportation, as well as many other needs. If you feel you may need assistance of this nature, you should call the Center at 743-5400. In addition, you should let me know about any special needs as soon as possible.

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY
The CBA is proud of the high quality of our students and our academic programs. We recognize the importance of academic honesty in maintaining our high standards. In the rare situation where there may be a breach of academic honesty, we would appreciate your assistance in bringing the situation to our attention. We will, of course, take appropriate action in all cases. If you have questions about the Academic Honesty Policy, it is included in the 2000-2001 Student Handbook. The staff of the Dean of Students Office are also available to answer questions.

COURSE EVALUATIONS
The CBA has a policy that requires all of its instructors to be evaluated by their students. The results of these evaluations are important to provide feedback to instructors on how their performance can be improved. In addition, these evaluations are carefully considered in promotion, salary adjustment, and other important decisions. We openly encourage students to provide feedback to the instructors and the CBA through the evaluation process.

TEXTS

PERCENTAGES
Current issue presentation = 20%
Term Paper = 30%
Contribution = 50%
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Total = 100%

POINTS
Point values are as follows:
Current Issue Presentation………………………..20 points
Term Paper…………….…………………………30 points
Contribution..........……………………………......50 points
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Total………………………………......................100 points

GRADES
Grades will be based on the following point totals:
A ........................93.0 - 100.0 points
A-........................90.0 - 92.9 points
B+.......................87.0 - 89.9 points
B ........................83.0 - 86.9 points
B-........................80.0 - 82.9 points
C+.......................77.0 - 79.9 points
C ........................73.0 - 76.9 points
C-........................70.0 - 72.9 points
D+.......................67.0 - 69.9 points
D ........................63.0 - 66.9 points
D-........................60.0 - 62.9 points
F .........................00.0 - 59.9 points

TERM PAPER
The term paper is due on the last day of Summer I classes. Papers may be turned in early. Late papers will be accepted through the last day of Summer I finals with one full grade off for everyday late. The paper should be no more than 20 and no less than 10 double spaced pages with one inch margins. The paper is worth 30 points. Choose from 1 of the following to be the topic of your paper:

1. Human Resource Management in Central and Eastern Europe.
2. Business Strategy in Central and Eastern Europe.
3. Marketing in Central and Eastern Europe.
4. Business Environment of Central and Eastern Europe.

You should reference the source anytime you state a fact that is not common knowledge, or idea that is not your own. The references in the paper should be in a generally accepted format. For example:

GROUP PRESENTATIONS
On Monday, June 11^th students will form presentation groups of 5-6 students per group. Students will be assigned a topic that they will present as a group on Tuesday, June 19^th. Presentations are worth 20 points each. Half of the points are a group score based on content and overall timeliness. The remaining ten points are an individual score based on each student's presentation style, clarity and professionalism. Presentations will be graded using the group presentation grading form reproduced below. These formal presentations should be between 15-20 minutes and are expected to include professional quality presentation materials and appropriate dress. The detail of required content will be given when I assign the topics on June 11^th, but topics will relate to some area of management as it is practiced in Central and Eastern Europe.

Group presentation grading form.
GROUP PRESENTATION EVALUATION

Name___________________ Group # _________ Date______________

Time Start______________

Time Finish______________
 

DIMENSION	Score	COMMENTS:
Timeliness
Professionalism
Overheads Neatness Clarity Typos Aesthetics Other
Non-Verbal  Communication Eye-contact Movement Hands Other
Verbal Communication Verbal pauses Conversational Tone Other
Organization Title Roadmaps Conclusion Other
Content (Counts Double) Thoroughness Accuracy Relevance
TOTAL GRADE

Key: + = -0 points; Ö + = -1/2 point; Ö = -1 point; Ö - = -1.5 points; - = -2 points.
 
 

ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE
Date, Topic, Readings, Pages

April 18^th , Discussion of the Prague Trip
6pm-9pm

May 13^th - May 19th,  TRIP TO PRAGUE

June 11^th ,Global Management Overview, Hill text,
6pm - 9pm, Prague debriefing, and group presentation assignments.

June 12^th ,Global Management Overview cont.,
6pm - 9pm, Group presentation preparation.

June 18^th ,Global Management Overview cont.,
6pm - 9pm, Group presentation preparation.

June 19^th ,GROUP PRESENTATIONS
6pm - 9pm

The schedule is tentative and may change due to situational factors.