This is the capstone project. As you might expect, it is a bit demanding, however, it is nothing to be afraid of, so, relax! 🙂
You will work with a case study from Harvard Business School. Based on your insights gained during the course you will analyze a real-world issue related to International Business. You will state the facts of the case, identify relevant issues and decision points, and provide analysis and resolution.
Download and go through the powerpoint presentation in this week’s module as an introduction. Read the instructions that you will find in the comments to each of the slides. (You can only see the comments if you download the file.)
And here are the main hints in order to be successful with this assignment:
In your paper, apply the structure suggested in the powerpoint slides (address the six sections mentioned there). This way we make sure you do not forget anything substantial.
Identify concepts that you have learned during the course (e.g., ethnocentrism, cultural value preferences, international strategies, organizational design, etc.). IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU NAME THE CONCEPTS AND DISCUSS THEM IN YOUR PAPER. This is an International Business (IB) class. So, show me IB concepts that are relevant to the case.
In order to download the case, do the following:
Click on the following link, create an account on the Harvard Business Publishing website, purchase and download the case. The cost of the case is $4.25. This will be the last bit of required materials for this course. You will see that your money is well invested. The Harvard case is a real world scenario. It is an excellent way of applying your knowledge, developing your analytical and communication skills, and I think you will enjoy working with it.
https://hbsp.harvard.edu/import/841886
I expect ten pages, in Times New Roman, 12-font, double spaced, 1″ margins. Papers deviating from these expectations will receive a reduced score. Cover pages, content tables, quotations, images, and reference pages are not required and will not count towards the minimum page requirement if provided. Your paper must be of professional quality and style (not necessarily APA/MLA). Accordingly, I will neither tolerate gossip, bad language nor disrespect towards the opinions of other people (i.e., cultures), and I will look at spelling and grammar. Criteria include the application of the concepts learned during the course, and resolution of the problem. There is not one golden way of solving the problems mentioned in the case, thus I am not expecting that you are congruent with my way of solving it. As long as you can justify your approach, you will be fine. Work with the powerpoint slides available for download in this module, they will teach you how to reduce the complexity of the case into manageable units.
Also, make sure to address the nine G/I objectives mentioned in the syllabus, as far as they are relevant to the case.
Develop an understanding and appreciation of why managers should study international business even though they may not be planning for an overseas career.
Identify the environments to which international business is subject.
Describe the international monetary system.
Develop an awareness of the economic theories on international trade, development and investment.
Differentiate the types of international organizations.
Describe the influence of sociocultural, political and legal forces.
Describe how the fundamentals of accounting, finance, management, and marketing assume new and different dimensions when two or more countries are involved.
Demonstrate knowledge and recognition of complexities inherent in global and/or intercultural issues.
Interrelate knowledgeably, reflectively, responsibly, and respectfully with a society of increasing intercultural connections.
This paper must be on an academic level.
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