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SUBJECT OUTLINE

21506 International Business Capstone

Subject coordinator

Name: Hussain Rammal

Email: hussain.rammal@uts.edu.au

Phone: (02) 9514 3246

Office: CB08.06.15 (Room 15, level 6, Dr Chau Chak Wing Building).

Subject description

This subject is regarded as a crowning achievement and consolidates the knowledge that has been learned in the

major as well as integrates the core disciplines in a holistic manner. The subject provides students with opportunities

to apply their knowledge and skills developed prior to and during their final year of undergraduate study. Students gain

transferable skills with research application including presentation, research process and team-working skills.

Students produce submissions to relevant authorities, professional bodies and the wider academic community through

a formal presentation. The capstone subject engages students in ethical and sustainability issues, while at the same

time giving them experience of some of the practical aspects of management, highlighting how various business

disciplines contribute to their professional knowledge.

Subject learning objectives (SLOs)

Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:

1. apply theoretical approaches to work practice

2. engage in critical theoretical and professional discourse

3. synthesise existing theories and expertise in creative and innovative ways

4. reflect on personal, social, emotional and practical issues of working in the context of a team

5. develop logical, consistent plans to solve a research-in-action problem, evaluate the consequences of the

solution and articulate reasons for choosing the solution in an interdisciplinary context.

This subject also contributes specifically to the following program learning objectives:

Critically analyse relevant concepts to understand practice in business and related professions in a global

workplace (1.1)

Demonstrate inter-relationships between differing business and related disciplines (1.2)

Apply critical and creative thinking to address issues in business (2.2)

Convey information clearly and fluently in high quality written form appropriate for their audience (3.1)

Use oral communication appropriately to convey information clearly and fluently (3.2)

Apply technical and professional skills necessary to operate effectively in business and related professions (5.1)

Course area UTS: Business

Delivery Spring 2016; City

Credit points 6cp

Requisite(s) ((21511 Global Operations and Supply Chain Management OR 21510 Business

Futures) AND 21591 Transnational Management AND Two subjects from 22240,

24220, 21440, 25304, 22309, 21595)

These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.

There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

Result type Grade and marks

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Contribution to the development of graduate attributes

The main aim of the capstone courses is to enable International Business students to synthesise all their learning

throughout the major and core within the context of a selected International Business project about a contemporary

commercial issue impacting on society. This is an ambitious project that requires careful coordination and division of

labour, and constitutes a real contribution to a student's e-portfolio. Reflection on both the team process and output is

an integral part of successful teamwork and is regarded as important in the assessment process. The completed

project demonstrates a student's ability to conduct field work, synthesising salient information and articulating original

ideas and thought processes to make a practical contribution to the existing body of knowledge relevant to their

profession. In preparing a written report, and making a public presentation of their findings and their product, process

or recommendations, students have to demonstrate professional-level competence.

This subject contributes to the development of the following graduate attributes:

Business knowledge and concepts

Critical thinking, creativity and analytical skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Business practice oriented skills

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Teaching and learning strategies

Seminar content: This semester your capstone subject will be structured around a series of seminars relating to

pertinent (and current) issues affecting global business. You will have input into the topics that we discuss in class.

You will also be expected to contribute to the learning environment through your preparation for, and participation in,

class discussions and activities. For these reasons, you are expected to prepare for and attend all scheduled

seminars this semester. If this is a problem you should discuss your issues with the instructor in the first week of

class.

Seminar content: Much of the seminar content will be devoted to team discussions & activities. These will aim to

refine your understanding of some of the ‘big ideas’ and issues in global business, as well as giving you the

opportunity to develop a range of skills that will be important in your international career. These include engaging with

contemporary issues & media relating to global business, understanding the basics of ‘good’ research, locating &

using a range of relevant information sources, thinking critically, and being culturally intelligent.

In-text citations & referencing: At this stage in your studies you are expected to be fully familiar with academic

writing requirements and protocols. Managing and using information appropriately (i.e. being 'information literate') is an

important skill for global knowledge workers. Your research essay (assessment task 2) must include full and accurate

in-text citations and a complete, accurate and consistently-formatted list of references. Failure to do so will be

penalised. Use the Harvard system of referencing. The UTS library website has more information about using the

Harvard referencing system: http://www.lib.uts.edu.au/help/referencing. Additional workshops will be available to

assist students to develop their research and referencing skills. Details of these will be provided in class.

Content (topics)

Approaches to researching international business issues

Project management and planning

Information and critical literacy

Advanced team management skills

Problem-solving and interdisciplinarity

Managing diversity and cultural differences

Assessment

The assessment structure in this subject has been designed to test your knowledge and skills in relation to the subject

objectives. It involves both team and individual assessment items. In order to pass this subject you must:

Obtain a minimum mark of 50% overall in the subject. a.

The Management Discipline Group has the following policy regarding the late submission of assessments WITHOUT

an approved extension:

Late assignments submitted without an extension will accrue a penalty of 10% per day, based on the total value of the

assignment. For example, if an assignment is worth 40%, the late penalty will result in a deduction of 4 marks per day

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the assignment is late. Marks will be deducted as full points off the awarded mark. Late penalties are applied up to a

maximum of five (5) days after the due date (i.e. the maximum late penalty is 50%). Assignments submitted more than

5 days late will receive a mark of zero (0).

GRADING

Grades will be awarded as follows:

High Distinction 85% and above

Distinction 75% to 84%

Credit 65% to 74%

Pass 50% to 64%

Failure (Z) Less than 50% overall

Final grades may be scaled at the discretion of the subject coordinator.

Assessment task 1: Presentation (group)

Objective(s):This addresses subject learning objective(s):

3 and 4

This addresses program learning objectives(s):

3.2

Weight: 30%

Task: Work in teams of 4-6 for this assignment. Each team will be allocated a contemporary topic relating

to international business and will be required to facilitate a seminar discussion on this topic

(approximately 30 minutes). The discussion will draw on your research into the topic and its

relationship to international business, as well as your own experiences. The discussion will have the

primary objective of engaging the class in a relevant, educational, and interesting discussion relating

to the topic. Teams will be formed and topics allocated in class during week 1 - your attendance is

required for this.

Your team should plan a discussion that is beneficial to all participants as a learning activity.

Therefore, it should be well-prepared and demonstrate a clear link with the overarching objectives of

the subject. To do this, your team will need to research the topic, consider its relevance to

international business using the concepts you have studied during your degree, and prepare a class

discussion related to this. Teams are encouraged to be creative in deciding how they facilitate the

discussion – for example, you may choose to include a brief activity, debate, trigger video, or role

play. However, please ensure that:

Every member of your team is actively engaged in facilitating the discussion at some point. a.

Each team member is familiar with: (a) the topic and the team’s analysis of it, and (b) the

structure of the planned discussion. You will not be expected to be an expert on the topic;

however, all team members should be able to respond in an informed way to any questions that

arise during the discussion.

The discussion builds on participants' existing knowledge, and introduces any ideas or concepts

that may be new in an appropriate manner.

The discussion and any related activities are, at a minimum, culturally-appropriate and respectful

of all members of the class. All team members are expected to demonstrate high levels of

emotional intelligence in planning and facilitating these discussions.

Please provide the instructor with copies of any notes, lesson plans or other resources that you

intend to use, as these are evidence of preparation and will be considered in grading this assignment.

- Important information to help with this activity -

Instructor support and feedback: The instructor will be available to provide feedback and

assistance to teams while they are preparing their discussions, and teams are encouraged to take

advantage of this. Teams should submit a copy of their preparation materials, activities and other

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notes and be ready to facilitate the discussion at the start of class on the due date.

Social loafing: Managing team assignments can be challenging, especially when some students are

working full-time. Please pay attention to both the team processes (e.g. maintaining harmony, sharing

the workload) and outcomes (e.g. getting the work done on time). Social loafing is discouraged. If any

team member feels that social loafing is occurring, s/he should speak with the instructor as soon as

possible – preferably before the assignment due date. Do not leave it to the last minute to resolve

team problems. The instructor reserves the option of making a full deduction for assignment points

where social loafing has clearly occurred. Team members not present for the group discussion will

automatically forfeit the related assignment points.

Marking criteria

Preparation (30%) – e.g. evidence of preparation as a team, all members involved, response to

questions;

Facilitation (40%) – clarity of introduction & discussion topics, evidence of equal involvement,

evidence of techniques to engage participants;

Quality of discussion (30%) – quality of discussion achieved, level of engagement of participants.

Length: Each discussion will be approximately 30 minutes in duration.

Due: Team discussions will be allocated randomly to one of two dates: either 7 October or 14 October. You

must be ready to facilitate the discussion at the start of class on your designated week.

Assessment task 2: Learning Portfolio (individual)

Objective(s):This addresses subject learning objective(s):

1, 2 and 3

This addresses program learning objectives(s):

1.1 and 2.2

Weight: 20%

Task: Prepare for each tutorial by completing the designated research activity, and bring your answers to

class. The activities will vary and may include reading an article, conducting some online research,

collecting some data of your own, or reflecting on some questions.

A hard copy of your answers (typed, 1-2 pages excluding reference list) will be collected by the

instructor at the start of each tutorial starting in week 2. The mark for this item will be an

accumulation of all sets of notes submitted throughout the semester; these will be evenly weighted.

Feedback will be given at different stages during the semester to guide future preparation.

- Important information to help with this activity -

One objective of this assessment item is to ensure that all students have made the effort to think

about the topic prior to each class. A second objective is to encourage you to demonstrate that you

are able to transfer learning from your international business major to the topics we discuss in this

subject (i.e. critically analyse and apply the subject content). We hope to be able to share and learn

from these experiences during class discussions.

Deliverable

A hard copy of your answers (1-2 pages, excluding reference list) will be required for each topic

starting from tutorial 2.

The answers should be typed (not hand-written), and should demonstrate evidence of research

from relevant journal articles, research books, professional magazines, and reliable websites. A list of

useful research websites will be provided on UTSOnline. It is important that you reference all sources

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of information and provide a reference list.

The tutors will return the copy to students in the following class and keep a record of submissions.

Some brief commenst will also be provided for the first few tutorial answers to provide you with

guidance on your work.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU KEEP THESE MARKED ANSWER COPIES AS YOU WILL BE

REQUIRED TO COLLATE AND SUBMIT THESE AT THE END OF THE SEMESTER (WEEK #11

on FRIDAY 21 OCTOBER) AS YOUR LEARNING PORTFOLIO.

Marking criteria

Evidence of having completed and understood the required activity prior to class (40%): 1.

Evidence of having reflected thoughtfully on the activity prior to class (40%): 2.

Evidence of managing the preparation for class effectively (20%). 3.

Length: a. Class preparation portfolio: 1-2 pages (plus reference list) of answers per week.

Due: A final hard-copy portfolio combining all your marked answer hand-ins will be collated and submitted

in class in week # 11 (Friday 21 October).

Assessment task 3: Market Entry Assessment 9individual)

Objective(s):This addresses subject learning objective(s):

1, 2, 3 and 5

This addresses program learning objectives(s):

1.2, 3.1 and 5.1

Weight: 50%

Task: The task involves analysing the market opportunities that a country represents for new entrants. You

are required to select a company, and a potential host market for the company’s international

expansion. This assessment asks you to integrate learning from all your International Business

subjects, and evaluates your ability to apply them to your future work.

The Process

Step 1: Select a company with the intention to expand into a specific country.

Select a company that has sufficient amount of public information available (you are not required to

conduct interviews).

Step 2: Ensure you collect the latest information from the company website, from government and

supranational organisations’ database etc. We will discuss possible data sources in class.

Step 3: Write a report to describe and justify your proposal to internationalise operations in the

chosen country.

In undertaking this Project, you are required to provide at least the following information:

The Company

• Company name, Industry, Form of ownership (e.g. publicly-listed; family-owned), Size of company

(total number of employees currently employed)

The Country Chosen

• General description, including name, geographical location, political system and stage of economic

development.

• Key issues which may influence the proposed expansion, including:

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The status of the country concerned in the international trading and financial systems;

Opportunities and risks offered;

Current competition;

Socio-cultural differences;

Issues relating to starting new business in host economy.

Specific Actions to Implement International Expansion

• Nature of the expansion (market seeking/resource seeking);

• International business strategy and structure, e.g. strategy to be pursued, structure of the local

operation;

• Activity schedule, i.e. action with specific time frame.

Deliverable: You will need to submit two pieces of work: a "briefing hand-in" of 2 pages, and a

"written report" of 2000 words excluding references and attachments (Times New Roman 12 point

font, single space, 2.5 cm margins). Grades will be based on your ability to demonstrate that you:

Understand relevant concepts and theories;

Are able to apply these concepts appropriately to the activity;

Are able to incorporate ideas from independent research that you conduct relating to the topic; and

Are able to present your analysis in a coherent and professional report.

Information about the briefing and the written report are provided below:

Initial briefing on selected company and host country (10%) a.

You are required to submit a brief (2-page plus reference list) overview describing the company

selected for this assessment, and the host country. The overview should also provide information

about potential data sources that will be used for the report, and identification of opportunities for

the expansion and potential issues that the company may face.

The 2-page briefing hand-in should be submitted in class on Friday 9 September 2016.

Written report (40%) b.

Your final report should incorporate the feedback received on the briefing.

The report should include:

• a description of the company;

• a description of the nature of the expansion;

• an analysis of the business environment, and business and management practices of the

country concerned, using tools learnt during your International Business major; and

• specific actions to implement the expansion, with justifications based on relevant theories,

concepts and analytical tools covered in this subject.

The word limit for the report is 2500 words (excluding title page; executive summary; and

reference list).

The written report is due by 11:59 pm, Monday 24 October 2016.

- Important information to help you with this activity -

Present work that it professional and easy to read. Proof-read your work carefully.

Upload your completed report to Turnitin via UTSOnline.

Be sure to acknowledge fully any reference materials or quotations that you use.This gives credit

to the authors you have referred to (and avoids plagiarism). It provides evidence of your search for

information and it provides readers with the opportunity, if desired, to refer to your sources in order

to test the quality of your analysis and interpretation.

Length: a: Initial briefing: 2 pages + reference list (typed)

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Length: a: Initial briefing: 2 pages + reference list (typed)

b: Written Report: 2500 words (typed)

Due: - Briefing hand-in (in class, Friday 9 September 2016). - Written report: 11:59 pm Monday 24

October 2016.

Further

information:

Marking criteria

1. Understanding & applying relevant concepts (20%)

2. Information literacy & analytical skills (20%)

3. Critical & creative thinking (20%)

4. Written communication (20%)

5. Work-ready knowledge & skills (20%)

Use of plagiarism detection software

Where applicable, written assignments will be screened for plagiarism by instructors and by the plagiarism detection

software, Turnitin. Written assignments must be submitted electronically via the Turnitin portal at UTSOnline - you will

be shown the process for doing this in class.

All instances of suspected academic misconducted will be directed to the Business School's Teaching and Learning

Centre for investigation.

Assessment feedback

Students will have opportunities in class to discuss and receive feedback on their group & individual projects. This will

include structured peer assessment in some seminars, during which students will provide constructive feedback on the

work of other students in the class. In addition to this, feedback will be provided to guide students' individual research

work.

Minimum requirements

Students must achieve at least 50% of the subject's total marks.

Required texts

Cavusgil, S.T., Knight, G., Riesenberger, J.R., Rammal, H.G. and Rose, E.L. (2014) International Business: The New

Realities, 2nd Edition, Pearson Australia (ISBN 9781486011049)

Other resources

Your research may require you to use articles from reputable academic publications. Below are some well-regarded

international business and management journals that are available via the library databases:

Journal of International Business Studies

Journal of World Business

Journal of Management Studies

Journal of International Management

Management International Review

Global Strategy Journal

International Business Review

International Journal of Human Resource Management

Journal of Global Mobility

International Studies of Management and Organization

International Journal of Intercultural Relations

Thunderbird International Business Review

Multinational Business Review

ONLINE RESOURCES

The UTS Library website: useful information to improve your skills in a range of areas, for instance researchng, 1.

exam preparation, project management and group work: http://www.lib.uts.edu.au/help/study-skills

Student Services: Advice on organising your study, motivating and managing yourself: http://www.ssu.uts.edu.au/ 2.

Other relevant links are provided on UTSOnline: https://online.uts.edu.au/webapps/login/ 3.

UTSOnline

In this subject, UTSOnline will be used for the following purposes:

To post relevant announcements relating to the subject;

To provide subject support materials such as the subject outline and other readings;

To display contact information for instructors;

To provide additional information or links relating to course content; and

As a subject feedback tool.

Your ability to present well organised written work will be important to your written work in this subject. It would be wise

for you to revisit the UTS Guide to Writing Assignments as you prepare your report. This excellent resource can be

downloaded for free from:

http://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/business/study-and-assessment-resources/developing-your-academic-writing

Handouts developed especially for use in class, such as discussion activities, business articles and case studies, may

also be made available on UTSOnline at different times during the semester. To derive benefit from these, you will

need to attend classes.

Academic liaison officer

Dr Maria Ossimitz, Accounting Discipline Group, telephone 9514 3069

Mr Harry Tse, Economics Discipline Group, telephone 9514 7786 or 9514 5456

Associate Professor Jianxin Wang, Finance Discipline Group, telephone 9514 9744

Dr Paul Wang, Marketing Discipline Group, telephone 9514 3692

Dr Katie Schlenker, Management Discipline Group, telephone 9514 5303

Any arrangements should be negotiated within the first six weeks of session.

Support

Student Services Unit/Counselling: Student Services provides a range of free and confidential professional services

to support different aspects of your life and learning at UTS. These services include counselling for personal and

learning problems or issues. If you are experiencing difficulties with your overall study program, for whatever reason,

phone 9514 1177 (City campus).

Students with disabilities or ongoing medical conditions: If you are a student who has a disability or ongoing

medical condition that requires support services you are encouraged to contact the disability support officers or

Special Needs Service (phone 9514 1177) for a confidential interview. Supporting documentation regarding your

disability or ongoing medical condition is required if you wish to apply for assessment adjustments, including

alternative assessment conditions. Each faculty has appointed academic liaison officers (ALOs) who are responsible

for approving assessment adjustments. Meeting with the disability support officers or Special Needs Service before

seeking assessment adjustments from your ALO is required.

Improve your academic and English language skills: Marks for all assessment tasks such as assignments and

examinations are given not only for what you write but also for how you write. If you would like the opportunity to

improve your academic and English language skills, make an appointment with the HELPS (Higher Education

Language and Presentation Support) service in Student Services.

HELPS (Higher Education Language and Presentation Support): HELPS provides assistance with English

language proficiency and academic language. Students who need to develop their written and/or spoken English

should make use of the free services offered by HELPS, including academic language workshops, vacation intensive

courses, drop-in consultations, individual appointments and Conversations@UTS. HELPS is located in Student

Services, on level 3 building 1 at City campus.

Study skills / learning support: If you are experiencing difficulty with your studies or need to develop the necessary

study skills you require for your course, there is a host of useful information and websites to help you on the UTS

Business School, Teaching And Learning website. Links on how to write better, study more effectively, available

support services/staff to help, how to complete assignments; as well as tips for successful study and online study skills

resources can all be accessed.

Special consideration: Special consideration consists of the exercise of academic discretion to provide equitable

treatment to students whose performance in an assessment item is affected by illness, misadventure or work-related

circumstances. You should only apply for special consideration when your performance in an assessment item,

including examinations, has been affected by extenuating or special circumstances beyond your control. Special

consideration is not automatically guaranteed and may not result in a mark adjustment

Careers Service: The UTS Careers Service aims to actively support the career development needs of all UTS

students.

Statement about assessment procedures and advice

Assessment of coursework subjects

All staff and students involved in the assessment of coursework subjects at UTS are subject to the Policy for the

Assessment of Coursework Subjects. The policy is applicable to the assessment of all coursework subjects. This

policy does not apply to thesis subjects that are taken by students enrolled in research degrees, but does apply to any

coursework subjects undertaken by research degree students. It does not describe policy that relates to academic

progression through a course of study.

The policy should be read in conjunction with the Procedures for the Assessment of Coursework Subjects.

Statement on copyright

Australian copyright law allows you as a student or researcher to copy and use limited amounts of other people's

material in your study or research without their permission and free of charge.

This applies to any sort of published or unpublished work, and includes written material, tables and compilations,

designs, drawings (including maps and plans), paintings, photographs, sculpture, craft work, films (such as feature

films, television programs, commercials and computer video games), software (such as computer programs and

databases), sound recordings, performances and broadcasts (including podcasts and vodcasts of these) and text,

including books, journals, websites, emails and other electronic messages.

It is important to remember that you can only use a limited amount for your study or research purposes and that

you need to correctly acknowledge the author and reference their material when you use it in your work.

Incorrect or improper use of copyright protected material could result in breaking Australian copyright law, for which

significant penalties apply. Incorrect or improper use of copyright protected material at UTS would result in

consideration under the UTS Student Misconduct rules.

UTS Rules and the UTS Student Charter require that students familiarise themselves and comply with UTS student

policies and procedures. Students should also see the copyright information advising what you can copy and how

much you can use.

Statement on plagiarism

At UTS, plagiarism is defined in rule 16.2.1(4) as: 'taking and using someone else's ideas or manner of expressing

them and passing them off as his or her own by failing to give appropriate acknowledgement of the source to seek to

gain an advantage by unfair means'.

The definition infers that if a source is appropriately referenced, the student's work will meet the required academic

standard.

Plagiarism is a literary or an intellectual theft and is unacceptable both academically and professionally. It can take a

number of forms including but not limited to:

copying any section, no matter how brief, from a book, journal, article or other written source without duly

acknowledging the source

copying any map, diagram or table of figures without duly acknowledging the source

paraphrasing or otherwise using the ideas of another author without duly acknowledging the source.

Other breaches of academic integrity that constitute cheating include but are not limited to:

copying from another student, recycling another student's work, recycling previously submitted work, and working

with another student in the same cohort in a manner that exceeds the boundaries of legitimate cooperation

purchasing an assignment from a website and submitting it as original work

a student requesting or paying someone else to write original work for them, such as an assignment, essay or

computer program, and submitting it as their own work.

Students who condone plagiarism and other breaches of academic integrity by allowing their work to be copied are

also subjected to severe disciplinary action.

Where proven, plagiarism and other breaches of academic integrity are penalised in accordance with UTS Student

Rules Section 16 – Student misconduct and appeals.

Avoiding plagiarism is one of the main reasons why the UTS Business School is insistent on the thorough and

appropriate referencing of all written work. Students may seek assistance regarding appropriate referencing through

UTS: HELPS.

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to the University must be sent from the student's UTS email address. University staff will not respond to email from

any other email accounts for currently enrolled students.