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代写 HC 3031 - New Trends in Global Business

LMES INSTITUTE
 
FACULTY OF
HIGHER EDUCATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
HOLMES INSTITUTE FACULTY OF HIGHER EDUCATION UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
 
 
 
SUBJECT OUTLINE
 
 
 
 
 
HC 3031 - New Trends in Global Business
 
Trimester 1 / 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
Holmes Institute is committed to providing the highest quality education
in a dynamic, student-centred learning environment. Holmes Institute fosters in its students’ rational thought, intellectual integrity and social responsibility.
 
 
www.holmes.edu.au
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
FACULTY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
 
Holmes Institute Faculty of Higher Education offers business courses that combine discipline-based excellence with practical application. The faculty operates on campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Hong Kong.
 
The Faculty of Higher Education offers a Bachelor of Business, a Bachelor of Professional Accounting, a Master  of Professional Accounting, a Master of Business Administration and a Graduate Diploma in Business.
 
Details about the members of the faculty can be found on the homepage of the Faculty of Higher Education at www.holmes.edu.au/undergraduate.
 
 
HOLMES INSTITUTE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
 
 
At Holmes Institute, our programs offer domestic and international students the opportunity to study a set of contemporary subjects in the field of business. These subjects prepare students for the challenges in business environments of the 21st century.  These programs emphasize the global and cross-cultural dimensions of business. Teaching utilizes a combination of delivery methods and includes critical analysis and case study methods. A combination of exams, case studies and company analysis are used in assessment.
 
The programs of Holmes Institute focus on:
 
•    Developing career related capabilities
•    Emphasis on business numeracy and literacy
•    Managerial proficiency
•    The new economy
•    Leadership
•    Entrepreneurship
•    Social responsibility and ethics
 
SUBJECT OVERVIEW & RATIONALE
 
Welcome from the Subject Coordinator – Marc Levingston BCom, GDip Ed, MCom, MBA
 
Welcome to HC 3031 – New Trends in Global Business.  This subject examines the processes that shape and reshape the social, economic, political and technological landscape of Global Business. Due to the independent nature of such influences, individuals and communities are linked. This subject therefore seeks to identify and discuss current and emerging trends in global business. Using various case studies and seminar style lectures, global business practices, especially those operating across borders are examined and critically analysed. The implications of new and emerging trends in global business practices for communities and organisations around the globe are also discussed.
 
 
SUBJECT OBJECTIVES & LEARNING OUTCOMES
 
On completion of this subject, you will be able to:
 
1.    Understand key social, technological,  political  and  economic  factors  and  how  they  influence  global business
2.    Articulate current and emerging trends in international business
 
3.    Appreciate the interdependence of global communities
 
4.    Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of various trends on global business practices
 

Knowledge
 
Graduates will be able to, discover, analyse and evaluate social, economic, political, and technological trends both in particular countries and across the globe.
 
Skills
 
Graduates will be able to, analyse and evaluate trends to assess how these trends may impact on business in general or on a specific organization.
 
Application of Knowledge and Skills
 
Graduates will be able to apply, research skills to assist clients to evaluate social, economic, political, and technological trends.
 
Students will demonstrate familiarity with the academic literature on the macro environment and a capacity pursue life-long learning.
 
Students will demonstrate the capacity to write persuasive reports containing sound recommendations, in preparation for a career in business or government.

SUBJECT ADMINISTRATION
 

Awards	Duration	Core/Elective	Subject weight
BBus	1 semester	Core	3 credit points

 

Mode of delivery	On campus
Prerequisites	Nil
Workload	Students are expected to attend all classes
Delivery	2 hrs of lectures and 1 hr tutorial or equivalent
Independent study	5 hrs

 
CONTACT DETAILS
 

Subject Coordinator	Marc Levingston	mlevingston@holmes.edu.au
Lecturer Melbourne Campus	Les Price	lprice@holmes.edu.au

 
Students please note:
Holmes Institute provides each student with a Holmes webmail. Faculty and Administrative staff can only communicate with you using your Holmes Institute mail address. Emails from private and/or business email accounts cannot be used and may not be answered.
 

 
 
 
Sydney – Marc Levingston – Monday & Friday – 2pm to 5pm.
 
Melbourne – Les Price
Tuesday – 11.30am to 12pm.
(Also available via email)

 
 
 
STUDENT ASSESSMENT
 

ASSESSMENT TYPE	DUE DATE	WEIGHT	LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Individual assignment: literature review	Week 6	20%	1-4
2. Group report	Week 11	30%	1-4
3. Final exam	Exam week	50%	1-4

 
ASSESSMENT POLICY
 
To be eligible to pass this subject, students   must complete all forms of assessment   and demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes.  All assignments must be submitted electronically using a word processor, uploaded to Blackboard via SafeAssign. You must print and attach the full SafeAssign report with the Holmes Institute Cover Sheet to the printed assignment (hard copy).
 
The assignment cover sheet must include the student/s name, number, subject code and subject name, subject lecturer’s name, assignment due date and time of submission.  All hard copies must be submitted to the designated Assignment Submission Facility on Campus during opening hours. Submission deadlines are strictly enforced and late submission incurs penalties of 5 (five) % of the assessment value per calendar day unless an extension and/or special consideration has been granted by the  Subject Coordinator prior to  the  assessment deadline.  Unless an extension and/or special consideration has been granted by the Subject Coordinator prior to the assessment deadline, no assessments are accepted after 14 calendar days of the due date or the end of the trimester for assessments due later in a trimester. Students are requested to familiarize themselves with the Holmes Institute Assessment Policy located on the Blackboard Student Subject: HE-General Study Information (HGEN_HE) > General Information > Policies and Procedures > Holmes Institute Student Assessment Policy v1.pdf.
 

STANDARD GRADING SYSTEM AND DISTRIBUTION
GRADE	LETTER	RANGE
High Distinction	HD	80% and above
Distinction	D	70 – 79%
Credit	CR	60 – 69%
Pass	P	50 – 59%
Fail	NN	0-45% (did not meet the standard required according to the learning outcomes in the Subject Guide )
Faculty Pass*	FP	46 – 49% (awarded by Board of Examiners)
Supplementary Exam Granted (a temporary grade)	NS	Supplementary examination granted
Deferred Exam (a temporary grade)	ND	Officially Deferred examination
Fail	NA	Student did not submit any work according to the schedule in the Subject Guide
Result Withheld	RW	Additional assessment and/or work required
Result Withheld	WH	Outstanding fees or non-return of Holmes Institute materials

* This grade is sometimes referred to as a conceded pass at other institutions
 
Explanation of Letter Grade
 
HD  Outstanding  work  which  exhibits  sophisticated  understanding  and  critical  synthesis,  analysis  and evaluation of the subject matter. While the work utilizes opinions of others, judgements about the value of the subject matter  are made and drawn together  in an organized whole. Gaps in the subject matter might also be identified and the implications discussed.
 
D Substantial work of high quality, which demonstrates a clear understanding of the subject matter, in which the  relationship between  the  constituent elements are  identified clearly and discussed with some level of critical analysis. The work also applies abstract ideas in concrete situations.
 
CR  Sound  and competent  work, which demonstrates a reasonable  but not complete  grasp of the  subject matter. The work utilizes recall and paraphrases the work of others concerning the subject matter. Some basic level of critical analysis is evident. Originality in the work is rarely evident.
 
P Work that demonstrates a satisfactory engagement with the subject matter such that the student is said to have a general understanding of the field. Provides an adequate basis for further study.
 
NN Did not meet the learning objective of the subjec

 
 
VIEWING STUDENT GRADES
 
Results including the final grade can be viewed via the Grade Centre on Blackboard. Results for all assessments are published within two weeks of the due date of the assessment and the final examination. Students who wish to appeal their mark for a specific assessment are advised to follow the procedures outlined at www.holmes.edu.au /undergraduate/appeals.
PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
 
Holmes Institute view any forms of academic misconduct as most serious offences. Academic misconduct in any form during an examination is not tolerated and will be dealt with according to the policies and procedures set out  in the  Holmes Institute Student Handbook (located on Blackboard  in the  Student General information Subject: HE-General Study Information (HGEN_HE) > General Information > Student Handbook 2010 v.3.pdf).
 
Plagiarism occurs when one uses another person’s ideas or manner of expressing them and passes them off as one’s own work by failing to give appropriate acknowledgement (that is, referencing the source). Any instances of plagiarism will be dealt with promptly.
 
It is important that student reference  their work appropriately. The Faculty of Higher Education at Holmes Institute uses the APA (American Psychological Association) style of referencing. A detailed guide to referencing can be found in the Student Handbook. It expected that you will be familiar with the APA style of referencing.
 
USE OF BLACKBOARD
 
Holmes Institute uses Blackboard as its online teaching platform and all students enrolled have access to Blackboard to view and download their lecture material, grades, important announcements  on their subjects and discussion rooms for selected subjects.
 
Please note that it is the student’s responsibility to check Blackboard on a regular basis. It is expected that students will have viewed lecture materials and additional readings before class.  All students are advised to familiarize themselves with the use of Blackboard. Guides to Blackboard are available in the Resource Centre on each campus. Should you have difficulties accessing and/or using Blackboard, please contact your lecturer or the Holmes Institute Blackboard Helpdesk on: bbhelpdesk@holmes.edu.au.
 
USE OF RESOURCE CENTER AND PROQUEST
 
For most subjects, students are expected to engage in additional research. Textbooks and teaching materials available in the Resource Centre will be of use here. In addition, current students have access to a range of electronic academic journals via Proquest, which is accessible once you log into Blackboard.
 
Should you require any assistance with the use of Proquest and/or online research, please contact your lecturer and/or the Resource Centre staff on your campus.
 
STUDY SKILLS & ACADEMIC SUPPORT
 
Students who have difficulties with their studies and/or specific forms of assessment should visit online Study Skills   on  www.holmes.edu.au/undergraduate/studyskills.   Holmes Institute   also   offers regular   Academic Support, which is free for any student enrolled. See details on http://www.holmes.edu.au/undergraduate/Information.

 
 
DETAILED INFORMATION  ON SUBJECT ASSESSMENTS

Item	Due date	Weighting	Length
Assessment 1: Individual Essay     Literature Review: Twelve articles have been selected from business journals, Harvard Business Review, McKinsey Quarterly and other relevant media sources. These articles form the key focus of new and emergent trends in Global Business.   Students are required to select one of these as your core article on a “first-come, first-served basis” (if there are insufficient articles for the number of students in the class, your tutor will nominate extra core articles).   The individual assignment for this subject consists of an in- depth literature review, where students are required to:   1.    Provide a brief summary of the core article and identify at least four key questions or thesis statements/arguments that the article proposes. 2.    Using Proquest or any other Academic database source, find other relevant articles that address the four topic statements or questions you have identified. 3.    Provide a relevant summary and review of these four related articles which includes a brief synopsis of the author’s argument and point of view. 4.    Finish with a relevant conclusion which adequately encapsulates the views expressed, and brings your literature review to a formal end.   Marking Guideline   Critical analysis, discussion and understanding      6 of core subject article   Identification of 4 key questions. Discussion,         6 analysis and summary of additional related research articles.   Strength of overall conclusion and synopsis           2 Quality of Research and Referencing                      3 Overall structure, format and excellence                3 TOTAL                                                                                      20 marks	Wk 6   Assignment due by 5pm Friday in week 6.	20%	2,000 – 2,500 words

 
代写 HC 3031 - New Trends in Global Business
 

Assessment 2: Group Report and Presentation   Your assessment for this subject will focus on new trends impacting global business.   You will conduct this as a group of 3 or 4 students. Groups will be organised in class during weeks 5 and 6 of semester.

Wk 11 Group presentations will take place in week 10-11   Final group report due by

30%   (Group Report 20% + Class Presentation 10 %)

3,000 words

 

1.  Your tutor will provide you with a list of key assignment topics/questions in class during weeks 5 and 6. This list of will also be posted to Blackboard for students and will cover topics from key areas studied in this subject. 2.  You might also choose to ‘frame’ your own question providing it is suitable to your tutor. 3.  This is a research report and your group will be required to research additional articles that relate to the selected topic question. You may also use any materials or research sources that your group members might have found in their Literature Review (first assignment). 4.  We are not interested in your own opinion. We want you to research and find ‘learned opinion’ on the selected topic. So do not be surprised if some of the views and discussion by various authors and researchers differ. 5.  Your group will provide a written research report (20% weighting) that outlines the various ‘learned opinions (and their sources) that you have discovered. 6.  Students will also be required to present their findings in a formal presentation (10% weighting) in week 10 and 11. Presentations will be 10 minutes duration. All group members must present. 7.  There will be formal question time at the conclusion of your presentation. Groups must be prepared to respond to the question “Where do you think this trend is going?”   Marking Guidelines				5pm Friday in Week 11
	Comprehensive analysis and discussion on key trend/topic question	9
	Demonstrated understanding, logic and reasoning evidenced in report. Quality of primary and secondary research and referencing to support your analysis.	5
	Quality of executive summary and final conclusion	3
	Style, structure, spelling, grammar, punctuation, images and overall excellence	3
	Group Presentation	10
	Total	30
Assessment 3: Final Examination				Exam week schedule	50%	2 hrs

 
SUBJECT RESOURCES
 

SUBJECT RESOURCES
 
Prescribed Textbook:
 
Every year the Harvard Business Review (HBR) publishes a Reader’s Guide – an index of the articles that have appeared in HBR over the past year grouped by subject. Over 250 notable authors contribute to the HBR in any one year and the guide is an excellent barometer of current trends, research and practices in business. The lecture and tutorial schedule contains a selection of these articles which collectively chronicle the new trends in global business.
 
Prescribed Textbook:
 
Additional reading materials have also been compiled from a range of academic, business and media sources to complement the core platform of materials.  This includes current and relevant thinking from McKinsey Quarterly, Forbes Magazine, Newsweek, the Economist and BRW.
 
 
LECTURE SCHEDULE/SYLLABUS
 
LECTURE SCHEDULE/SYLLABUS
 
 

Wk	Topics scheduled	Assessment	Tutorial Activities**	Chs**
1	Introduction - New Trends & Globalisation		Refer Blackboard	N/A
2	Managing Globally		Refer Blackboard	N/A
3	Leadership		Refer Blackboard	N/A
4	Innovation		Refer Blackboard	N/A
5	Sustainability / CSR / The Environment		Refer Blackboard	N/A
6	Change Management	Individual Assignment Due	Refer Blackboard	N/A
7	Performance Management		Refer Blackboard	N/A
8	Managing New Technological Innovation		Refer Blackboard	N/A
9	Global HRM and People Management		Refer Blackboard	N/A
10	Marketing and Customer Relationships		Group Presentations	N/A
11	Supply Chain Management and Logistics	Group Report Due	Group Presentations	N/A
12	Exam Revision and Review			N/A
Study week*
Exam week*

 
*            Note: Students must consult the Academic Calendar and Blackboard for the dates of the Study and
Examination Week.
 
**          Students please refer to Blackboard – Lecture Materials folder for access to the related articles, case studies and online materials for both lecture and tutorial activities.