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1、InternationalbusinessThechallengesofglobalizationdocB 6601International Business PracticeSpring II 2008INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Phyllis AndersonPHONE:630-261-1884EMAIL:prandersonargosy.eduFAX:ALT PHONE:REQUIRED TEXTS:Title International Business: The Challenges of Globalization Author(s) Han, J., Wild, J. &

2、Wild, K.Copyright 2008Publisher Pearson-Prentice HallISBN 13: 978-0-13-174743-2Edition Fourth EditionThis Course Requires the Purchase of a Course Packet: YES NOArgosy UniversityCOURSE SYLLABUSB6601International Business PracticeFaculty InformationFaculty Name: Dr. Phyllis AndersonCampus: ChicagoCon

3、tact Information: 630-261-1884 or prandersonargosy.eduOffice Hours:Short Faculty Bio:Dr. Phyllis Anderson, Ph.D. Management, MBA. Taught at several higher-ed institutions and various business courses. Received a University Excellence Award. Plus has several years work experience in the private secto

4、r including with B. F. Goodrich, Continental Can, and United States Steel. Dr. Anderson has authored several publications and is a members of numerous management associations.Course description: This graduate course examines the nature and complexities of international business; the factors that det

5、ermine the international environment economic, accounting, ethical, and physical, socio cultural, political, legal, labor, competitive, and distributive; most important international organizations; and the methods that can be used by business to effectively and ethically deal with these forces. The

6、course provides an in-depth review and analysis of the latest theories and research on leadership and collaboration research and literature as it related to international business practices will be examined. Communication projects will focus on critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making

7、 based on relevant research, information literacy, applied technology, integration, ethical and diversity concerns.Course Pre-requisites: NoneRequired Textbook: Han, J., Wild, J. & Wild, K. (2008, 2006, 2003, 2000), International Business: The Challenges of Globalization, Fourth Edition, Pearson-Pre

8、ntice Hall. ISBN 13: 978-0-13-174743-2Course length: 7.5 WeeksContact Hours: 45 HoursCredit Value: 3.0Program Outcomes:1. Communication1.1. Oral/Written Present business information orally and in writing using appropriate technology that is concise, clear, organized, supported, and persuasive in a p

9、rofessional manner appropriate to the business context2. Critical Thinking/Problem Solving2.1. Critical Thinking Incorporate and synthesize information, theory, and practice in order to implement appropriate business actions2.2. Problem Solving/Decision Making Given a business situation, diagnose th

10、e underlying causes of the situation, evaluate possible solutions, and determine and defend appropriate course of action 2.3. Information Literacy Access information from a variety of sources, evaluate the credibility of the sources, and apply that information to solve business problems3. Team3.1. L

11、eadership Describe the requirements of team members and leaders to work effectively and creatively in achieving team goals3.2. Collaboration Collect, categorize, and consider the views of all stakeholders4. Ethics4.1. Ethics Identify the ethical principles related to personal and corporate behavior

12、in specific business situations and explains the potential consequences5. Diversity5.1. Diversity Identify the impact of both cultural and economic factors on the modern enterprise and explain the potential consequences6. Analysis/Application 6.1. Applied Technology Select and defend business techno

13、logy solutions to typical business problems6.2. Integration Describe the interrelationship of the functional business areas of statistics, accounting, finance, marketing, operations, and strategy within the context of specific organizational goalsInternational Business7. Global Economic & Regulatory

14、 Environment7.1. Given an international case, analyze the impact of international business practices and trade laws on the functional areas of the organizationCourse Objectives:1. Compare and contrast factors critical to business noting what is different or unique regarding international business ve

15、rsus domestic business (Program Outcomes, 1.1, 2.2, and 7.1)2. Compile, evaluate and apply international business management principles to a case study provided and discern what is different from current organizational practices commonly held in the United States. (Program Outcomes: 6.2, 7.1, 4.1, 3.2, 1.1, 2.2, and 3.1)3. Analyze ethical practices and principles of the United States and either China, France, Japan, Gambia, Cameroon or Nigeria determining where commonality exists in ethical business and where cultural norms might yield differences between a domestic and international busin