INTER COLLEGIATE BUSINESS COMPETITION

INTERCOLLEGIATEBUSINESS COMPETITION

2020 / 2021

FINAL WEEKEND COMPETITOR PACKAGE

#RISETOTHECHALLENGE

I.C.B.C. 2021 FINAL WEEKEND COMPETITOR PACKAGE 2

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF TERRITORY

Queen’s University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory. To acknowledge this traditional territory is to recognize its longer history, one predating the establishment of the earliest European colonies. It is also to acknowledge this territory’s significance for the Indigenous peoples who lived, and continue to live, upon it – people whose practices and spiritualities were tied to the land and continue to develop in relationship to the territory and its other inhabitants today. The Kingston Indigenous community continues to reflect the area’s Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee roots. There is also a significant Métis community and there are First Peoples from other Nations across Turtle Island present here today.


TABLE OF CONTENTSABOUT I.C.B.C.A RICH HISTORYWHY I.C.B.C.?

FINAL WEEKEND OVERVIEWABOUT THE WEEKENDTHE WEEKEND AT GLANCE KEY INFORMATIONFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSTHE TEAM BEHIND I.C.B.C. ABOUT THE SCHOOLFINAL WORDSRULES

445

666 77 89

10 11


Evolving over the years, the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C.) has grown tremendously since its inception. Founded in 1978 by Geoff Arnoldi (BCOMM ’79), the competition began as a one-day, three-event competition modeled after a similar competition at Cornell University. This inaugural competition featured competitors from 10 schools competing in three streams: Business Policy, Debate, and a computer-simulated Business Game. Over the years, more competition streams have been added to reflect a more modern business climate and to keep up with the growing demand for participation in I.C.B.C.’s exciting and rigorous competition.

As for the competition itself, the unique qualification process for Final Round has also been modified over the years. Until 1988, qualification for Final Round was based on an overall score for participation in the then-called, University Preliminary Round, with the top 5 schools receiving an invite to Final Round. Since then, however, the Preliminary Round has been modified to allow for a greater diversity of schools and to provide a more accurate reflection of performance. Teams of 2 (or 3 for Business Policy) now combat real-world simulation problems and digitally submit a written case analysis, with the top 6 teams from each stream advancing to Final Round.

RICH HISTORY

As I.C.B.C. entered the new millennium, the new era brought even more changes to the competition as we know it. In terms of participation, the early 2000s saw the first international and American universities compete, making the competition truly an international event. The addition of laptop technology in 2001 saw the competition take new forms, as competitors were no longer required to prepare their presentations by hand. Today, I.C.B.C. has grown beyond a small one-day competition to an event recognized on the global scale, filling the halls of the Smith School of Business every January with talent, excitement, and an undeniable passion.

So, it goes without saying we owe a big Canadian thank you to you, our competitors, and faculty advisors, to our sponsors, judges, and case writers – without you, I.C.B.C. would not have become what it is today. As the largest, oldest, and most prestigious competition of its kind, we look forward to seeing what the future holds as we continue to showcase the world’s best business talent, this time through a new, and unprecedented, virtual competition.

ABOUT I.C.B.C.


Rooted in rich history and success, I.C.B.C. has grown to become the oldest, largest, and most prestigious undergraduate business compe-tition in Canada. To this day, I.C.B.C. continues to attract the brightest minds from top business institutes from all across the globe.

I.C.B.C. is also always fortunate to receive many high caliber sponsors and judges from the Queen’s Smith School of Business, our valued corporate sponsors, and other distinguished industry professionals. These individuals are widely known for their effective feedback and their ability to create long-lasting professional relationships with com-petitors, creating an intellectually enriching atmosphere that allows competitors to further develop their skills.

This year, I.C.B.C. gives competitors the opportunity to display their business skills on a digital platform, a vital skill in the current, and post-pandemic, professional environment.

WHY I.C.B.C.?


ABOUT THE WEEKENDThis year, 99 of the brightest undergraduate business minds will travel to Kingston to viefor the top spots in their respective streams. Throughout Final Weekend, competitors and faculty advisors will be treated to a vast array of social, networking, and cultural opportunities. The relationships formed amongst all the parties over the weekend are long-lasting, and the experience is always remembered as challenging, but highly rewarding.

In terms of competition format, traditionally, the competition has been divided into two daysallocated to different events:

First Day of Competition: Accounting, Ethics, Finance, and Human Resources Second Day of Competition: Business Policy, Debate, Marketing and MIS After their respective performances, teams in each event are then ranked by the judgesto determine the top finisher. The winners are then announced at I.C.B.C. Final Banquetat the end of the competition.

FINAL WEEKEND OVERVIEW

With all the newest highlights to the I.C.B.C. experience, here is what you can expect your weekend in Kingston to look like! (Some details may be subject to change.)

THE WEEKEND AT GLANCE

ThursdayJan. 14th

Friday Jan. 15th

Saturday Jan. 16th

Sunday Jan. 17th

Opening Ceremonies and Creative Case

7pm-8pm

Opening Night Social 9:15pm - 10:15pm

Sponsored Webinar9:30am - 10:30am

Sponsored Panel11:00am - 12:30pm

Lunch and Learn 12:45pm - 1:30pm

Summit 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Closing Ceremonies7:00 pm - 8:00pm

Case distribution for Finance, Ethics, Accounting, and HR8:00am - 10:20am

Break / Preparation Time

10:20am - 1:00pm

Finance, Ethics, Accounting

and HR Presentations 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Case distribution for MIS, Business Policy,

and Marketing8:00am - 10:20am

Break / Preparation Time

10:20am - 1:00pm

MIS, Business Policy, and Marketing Presentations

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Sponsor Panel 3:30pm - 4:30pm


IMPORTANT DATES

Competitor Fee: $220.35 Stream Fee: $84.75

KEY INFORMATION

Confirmation of Participation Form Due Payment Due I.C.B.C. Final Weekend

November 22, 2020 at 11:59PM ESTDecember 31, 2020 at 11:59PM EST January 14-17, 2021

COMPETITION FEES

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS1. WHAT VIDEO-CHAT SOFT WARE WILL COMPETITORS BE USING?Our current plan is to use Microsoft Teams, as this allows for easily accommodate break out rooms and sub-forums for more organized discussions. While Teams is our first choice, we are reviewing other alternatives as well.

2. IS THERE ANY OTHER DOCUMENTATION THAT I (FACULT Y ADVISORS) NEED TO SUBMIT?Congrats! Most of the paperwork is over! All that’s left to complete is the Final Weekend Participation Form (due Nov. 22) and the Final Weekend payment (due Dec. 31).

3. WHAT DAY DO I COMPETE ON? If you are competing in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or Ethics, you will be competing on Saturday. If you are competing in Business Policy, Debate, Marketing or MIS, you will be competing on Sunday.

4. WHERE CAN I GO FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE COMPETITION?This package, competition rules, the debate theme announcement, and all other relevant information can be found online at www.icbcqueens.com. Please note that additional rule changes may be implemented closer to Final Weekend, and any changes will be clearly announced.

5. ARE THERE PAST CASES AVAILABLE?Yes, past cases can be accessed via the I.C.B.C. website, under the cases tab using the password “crackthecase2020”.

6. WHO CAN I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION IF I HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?For all competitors, faculty advisors and observers, the 2021 University Liaison, Conor Macfarlane, and your dedicated I.C.B.C. Volunteers are here to answer any questions that you may have about the competition. Your I.C.B.C. volunteers will be in contact shortly, where they will provide their contact information, and the University Liaison can be reached via email at [email protected].


THE TEAM BEHIND I.C.B.C.

The Inter-Collegiate Business Competition is organized and run by a committee of students from the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University. The 2021 I.C.B.C. Executive Team is composed of 21 amazing individuals, who have been eagerly planning the upcoming Final Weekend. From the polished competition during the day to the thrilling virtual social events at night, the team continues to strive for excellence in designing an unparalleled digital experience for all the incoming competitors. We cannot begin to describe how excited we are to see you all in January!

EXECUTIVE

VOLUNTEERSI.C.B.C. volunteers will also be present to assist in the preparation and facilitation of the competition. You can expect to encounter many volunteers who will support competitors in all aspects of the competition!

First Year Representatives: Rohan Atal, Emily Hambly and Johnny Wong


ABOUT THE SMITH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

The Smith School of Business at Queen’s University is renowned for its excellence, innovation and leadership in business education. From establishing the first Undergraduate Business Degree a century ago to creating ground-breaking programs and courses in emerging areas including Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Analytics, Cultural Diversity, Team Dynamics, Social Impact and more, Smith is at the forefront of preparing you for the business marketplace. Smith School of Business delivers an outstanding learning and development experience – small class sizes, personal attention, individual and team coaching, opportunities for specialization, and a deep commitment to student success.

ABOUT QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1841 by Royal Charter of Queen Victoria, Queen’s University is consistently ranked as one of the Top 5 Universities in Canada. Over the course of it’s more than 175-year history, Queen’s has steadily attracted some of the most academically accomplished students in the world. Located in Kingston, Ontario, Queen’s is a mid-sized, research-intensive university that balances excellence in undergraduate studies with well-established and innovative graduate programs, all within a dynamic learning environment.

ABOUT KINGSTON: As Canada’s original capital, Kingston is home to a rich architecture and cultural heritage. Canada’s “Limestone City” as it is called, is a university town, home to three post-secondary insitutions, including our competition venue, Queen’s University. I.C.B.C. competitors have the privilege of staying within the vibrant downtown core, which is full of shops, restaurants, waterfront pathways, and 19th Century buildings and homes. Kingston is most famously known as one of the gateways to the 1000 Islands, home to many cottages and beautiful freshwater scenery, and one end of the UNESCO designated Rideau Canal, which links Lake Ontario to the Ottawa River.


FINAL WORDS

On behalf of the entire I.C.B.C. Executive Team, I would like to offer the sincerest congratulations on your well-deserved success in qualifying for the I.C.B.C. 2021 Final Weekend.

We are all thrilled to welcome you to Kingston in January for the 43rd iteration of the competition. With all the interesting presentations and panels up ahead, we hope you are as excited as we are!

Should you have any questions or concerns as you prepare for Final Weekend, please feel free to contact me, your University Liaison, at [email protected]. From everyone on the I.C.B.C. executive team, I thank you for your hard work and best of luck to all those moving to the final stage of the competition. We hope to see you all in January!

Conor MacfarlaneUniversity Liaison, I.C.B.C. [email protected]

www.icbcqueens.com

www.facebook.com/QueensICBC

@icbcqueens

VISIT US ONLINE:

I.C.B.C. 2020 PACKA

GE TEM

PLATE


RULESGENERAL

37. Competitors must have competed in, and have met the eligibility criteria for, the Preliminary Round of the competition. 37.1. However, Debate competitors will not compete in the Preliminary Round but must meet the eligibility criteria for the Preliminary Round; and 37.2. I.C.B.C. reserves the right to grant exceptions to this rule in extenuating circumstances (i.e. severe illness or death of a competitor prior to the competition).

38. Business formal attire is required for all presentations and debates.

39. Presentations and debates will be held over Zoom or Microsoft Team (subject to change), with exact presentation room information communicated to schools a minimum of 24 hours prior to Opening Banquet by I.C.B.C.

40. Competitors are absolutely NOT permitted to mention their full name (first-name is permitted), school name or make any reference to their school in presentations AND any presentation materials (i.e. PowerPoint Presentation slides and Zoom names). 40.1. Before commencing their presentation or debate, competitors will be introduced by their team number to the Judges. Zoom names must be changed to display only the competitors first names. 40.2. In presentations, competitors may ONLY introduce themselves and their partner(s) by first name(s); and 40.3. Failure to abide by this rule is a serious breach of competition rules.

PREPARATION (EXCEPT DEBATE)For Debate Rules, please see the “Debate Rules” section below.

41. Competitors will be assigned a preparation room on a Zoom link or the I.C.B.C. Microsoft Teams, with exact preparation room information available at registration.

42. I.C.B.C. 2021 will be an open case. Teams are allowed access to the internet, and any other resources they deem relevant to their presentations. 42.1. All external resources must be cited to APA standards. The case, and any materials provided by I.C.B.C., do not need to be cited

43. For all streams other than Debate, competitors will have 5.5 hours to prepare for all Final Weekend events. 43.1. Teams will be provided a digital copy of the case which cannot be shared to anyone outside of their team.


RULES44. Presentations will be collected with 0.5 hours (30 minutes) remaining in the preparation time. 44.1. All materials being presented in the final presentation must be submitted to I.C.B.C. before the deadline given to the team. The submission format will be explained to the team before they receive the case. 44.1.1. As per Rule 40, these materials must NOT feature competitor last names, school, and/or any other prohibited references to competitors (first name(s) and/or fictional consulting company are permitted); 44.1.1.1. Failure to abide by this rule will result in the ban of said presentation materials from the presentation room. 44.1.2. It is the responsibility of competitors to ensure that the correct files are up loaded. I.C.B.C. will present the indicated file(s) collected, and bears no responsibility for incorrect file upload or corrupt files.

45. In any Microsoft PowerPoint Presentations, competitors: 45.1. May have as many slides as desired; 45.2. may use the I.C.B.C. PowerPoint template (optional); 45.3. may use any fonts they choose, and may make cosmetic changes to their text (i.e. font size, colour, bold, underline, etc.); 45.4. may use animations. 45.5. may insert data from Microsoft Excel; 45.6. may insert pictures, clipart and/or other media that is accessible and standard on Microsoft applications; and 45.7. are permitted to use the Drawing toolbar and Smart Art (i.e. circles, lines, etc.).

46. All copies of Final Weekend cases must be left in preparation rooms, and will be collected by a member of I.C.B.C. and/or an I.C.B.C. Volunteer. Requests to retain cases are to be directed to I.C.B.C., and any removal of cases without consent will be subject to penalty.

PRESENTATION (EXCEPT DEBATE)For Debate Rules, please see the “Debate Rules” section below.

47. Competitors will be randomly assigned a presentation order and schedule according to their randomly assigned team code. To preserve competitor integrity, competitor presentation times, presentation order and presentation schedule (and any other information that may identify competing schools) must NOT be disclosed to Judges or sponsors until Judges deliberation has concluded for the particular stream.

48. All presentations for all streams will be fifteen (15) minutes in length, followed by a five (5) minute question period during which the Judges may ask the competitors pertaining to the case and their presentation.

48.1. Competitors will be provided time warnings by an I.C.B.C. Room Host at ten (10) minutes, five (5) minutes, two (2) minutes, one (1) minute, thirty (30) seconds, and ten (10) seconds.


RULES49. Immediately following the presentation period, the five (5) minute question period will commence. The structure of this period is up to Judges’ discretion, however must remain relevant to the case and presentation.

50. Upon completion of the question and answer period, the competing team and all observers will be directed outside the presentation room for Judges’ deliberation. No individual feedback will be provided directly after the specific presentation in order to ensure the Judges have seen all presentations before assessing performance.

51. PowerPoint presentations in .ppt format can be requested within thirty (30) days of Final Banquet by emailing [email protected]. If a school believes it will be requesting multiple presentations, I.C.B.C. asks that the faculty advisor request all presentations in one email, and then distribute them to competitors.

DEBATE For other streams, please see the “Preparation” and “Presentation” sections above.

52. Debate shall consist of six (6) teams with two (2) competitors each, along with three (3) qualifying rounds, and one (1) Final Debate.

53. The resolutions will be announced thirty (30) minutes before each round of debates. Zoom links will be provided to competing teams.

54. Debaters are permitted to use their own writing utensils during the preparation time. Since the event will be held virtually, you may also use the notepad on your computer.

55. Debaters are not permitted to consult any external materials (including, but not limited to, faculty advisors, external notes, textbooks, etc.) during their thirty (30)-minute preparation time.

56. The government team shall sit on the right-hand side of the Speaker (Speaker’s right); the opposition on the left. 58.1. Government and Opposition assignments will be decided at random for each debate.

57. The timing and order of speakers shall be as follows: 57.1. Prime Minister – Five (5) minutes 57.2. Minister of the Opposition – Five (5) minutes 57.3. Minister of the Crown (Government) – Five (5) minutes 57.4. Leader of the Opposition – Eight (8) minutes 57.5. Prime Minister – Three (3) minutes 57.6. Note: The last three (3) minutes of the Leader of the Opposition’s speech and the second speech of the Prime Minister are reserved for rebuttal. 57.7. Note: The first (1st) and last minute of any speech is a period of “protected time”, where no points of information or heckling may occur. Furthermore, the entire last speech by the Prime Minister is to constitute protected time.


RULES58. All competitors must come off mute when speaking; only one member may be speaking at one time. No member may commence their remarks without being recognized by the Speaker, heckles excluded.

59. During rebuttal, all members must deal exclusively with arguments that have been raised previously. New evidence may be used, but no new arguments will be considered by the Judges.

60. Time signals will be given with two (2) minutes, one (1) minute and ten (10) seconds left in the form of Zoom chat notifications. At the expiration of time, the debater shall conclude in one sentence (a grace period of fifteen (15) seconds will be given to do so). Any points made after will not be considered by the Judges. 60.1. Competitors will also be informed of the removal of protected time by the moderator sending a Zoom chat message after the competitor starts speaking and with one minute left in the presentation.61. All remarks shall be directed to the Speaker of the House (for example, simply begin with “Madam Speaker”, etc., NOT “distinguished Judges”, etc.). 61.1. Before each debate, the Speaker of the House will be introduced and if they choose, will share their preferred gender pronoun. The Speaker is not required to express a preference for gender pronoun, however if given, all competitors should take note of the preferred pronoun of the speaker and use that pronoun to refer to them. 61.2. The Speaker of the House shall, at all times unless provided another gender pronoun, be referred to as “Mr. Speaker”, “Madam Speaker”, or “Honourable Speaker”, never in any other terms such as “Ms. Speaker”, “Mr. Chairman” etc.

62. The government, in proposing the resolution, bears the burden of proof and is required to prove it to be true on a “balance of probabilities”. It also has the responsibility listed below to set the scope and the setting for the debate, and must use discretion in applying these two advantages (an unmanageable setting or definition will not allow the opposition to participate in the debate): 62.1. The Right of Definition: At the start of the Prime Minister’s speech, all essential terms in the resolution must be defined. Failure to do so allows the opposition to define terms in their first (1st) speech. There are three limitations to the right of definition: 62.1.1. The definition must be, in some way, shape, or form, derived from the words of the resolution; 62.1.2. The definition must not produce a tautology (true by definition); and 62.1.3. The definition must not produce a truism (trivial or obviously true). 62.2. The Right of Setting: the government, at the begging of the Prime Minister’s speech, may impose a setting upon the House. The setting may be in the past, present, future, or in literature. It must be a generally known setting (please bear in mind that I.C.B.C. is an international competition). If no setting is placed before the House, the House is assumed to be nowhere in particular at the present time.


RULES63. The Member of the Opposition has the prerogative to introduce a counter-plan during his speech. Counter-plans that are co-optive (accept virtually all of the government contentions) or not reasonably mutually exclusive are strongly discouraged.

64. Squirrelling is strictly prohibited in all I.C.B.C. debates (both the Preliminary Round and the Final Round). Any squirrelling will result in disqualification from the Debating event. 64.1. “Squirrelling” refers to when a debater defines the terms of the resolution in a manner that is not consistent with general understanding.

65. There are two points with which a debater may interrupt a debate: a Point of Information or Point of Privilege. 65.1. Point of Information (POI): A POI is a question or point posed to the speaking member by an opposing member during debate. A POI may only be asked when the opposing member raises their hand on Zoom and is acknowledged by the speaking debater. Additionally, a POI may not be presented during protected time; 65.2. Point of Privilege (POP): The following constitutes a POP, and no member may raise a POP on behalf of another: 67.2.1. Explicit misquotation or gross material misrepresentation (not misinterpretation); 67.2.2. Being referred to by an incorrect title/name; 67.2.3. Introducing a new argument in rebuttal; 67.2.4. Severe personal and constituent slander; and 67.2.5. Introduction of counter-plan by Leader of the Opposition (not previously mentioned by Minister of the Opposition). 65.3. When wishing to raise a point of privilege, a debater should raise their hand on Zoom, addressing the Speaker and then state, “I rise on a point of privilege”. When the Speaker says, “State your point”, the debater against whom the point is being made must sit down. The debater raising the point must again address the Speaker, briefly state the point and then sit down. The Speaker will then rule on the point, declaring it to be “well taken” or “not well taken”; 65.4. Points that are well taken shall be included in the speaking time of the offending member. Points that are not well taken shall not be included; and 65.5. There may only be one point on the floor at any one time. Points are not to be debated; the Speaker will rule independently.

66. Breaches of Order: The list below constitutes breaches of the rules of the House, which cause disturbance to the debate and thus are liable to be Breaches of Order. Both the Judges and Speaker will make note of Breaches of Order, and in the event a breach occurs and unlike other breaches of the rules (which simply damage a team’s chance of attaining a good result in the debate), the Speaker of the House must act to enforce the rules, calling for “order”. In such an unlikely case, debaters must immediately cease any of the breaches below. The Speaker should never call order for a breach of the rules that is not listed below as a breach order.


RULES66.1. Unparliamentary language; 66.2. Disrespectful or discriminatory points; 66.3. Gross or persistent breaches of the rules of the House; 66.4. Direct reference to a prop (diagram, sign, any physical object, etc.) or prompt; 66.5. Insulting, defaming, or misquoting or generally abusing the Speaker; 66.6. Interruption of another debater outside of Points of Information and Points of Privilege; and 66.7. Barracking or Badgering.67. Heckling is not acceptable during the Preliminary Rounds of Debate. Doing so will result in penalties against the team (i.e. deduction of points, etc.). Heckles are only permitted for the Final Debate, where they are only permitted from the audience (not debaters). 67.1. All heckles should be respectful, clearly audible, short, incisive, witty, and some what relevant. A constant flow of dull remarks should be avoided at all costs. If excess heckling becomes disturbing, the Speaker of the House will intervene. Unprofessional, disrespectful, and/or disruptive heckling will not be tolerated. I.C.B.C. reserves the right to escort any audience members outside the Debate Hall should they persistently fail to co-operate with the Speaker of the House. 68. A ruling by the Speaker may not be appealed.

69. The two (2) teams with the highest cumulative scores from the three (3) rounds will proceed to the Final Round.

FEEDBACK/JUDGES DEBRIEF

70. Feedback and a Judges debrief will be provided upon completion of all presentations in a given stream and after Judge deliberations. Judges will be asked to provide general and individual feedback; however, session format (i.e. the inclusion questions from competitors and faculty advisors) is up to their discretion. 70.1. At this point, competitors and faculty advisors may provide their full name and school, network with Judges, etc.; 70.2. That being said, all attendees shall not ask Judges for results, and Judges are instructed not to provide them; 70.3. This is the only opportunity to ask for feedback. In order to maintain a positive I.C.B.C. experience for all, competitors and Judges are not permitted to discuss the presentations and any feedback at other I.C.B.C. events; and 70.4. The duration of feedback sessions will be made clear by I.C.B.C. prior to their commencement.


RULESPRESENTATION ROOM RULES

71. All presentation attendees must abide by the following presentation room rules for all eight (8) competition streams at Final Weekend: 71.1. All attendees are expected to follow the directions of the I.C.B.C. Room Host within the presentation rooms; 71.2. The I.C.B.C. Room Host will direct who can speak in the presentation rooms. All ob servers must have their microphones muted and cameras turned off. Guests may leave the room silently as they please, but there will be no entry once the presentation has started. 71.3. All identification must be removed prior to entering the presentation rooms. Attendees must have nothing, and say nothing, to draw reference to a competing school or their identity; 71.4. Attendees must not communicate with the Judges until completion of the feedback session, nor make any comments or references that may influence the Judges; 71.5. It is strictly forbidden for an attendee to record, photograph, or film any I.C.B.C. presentation or debate, unless given permission by I.C.B.C.; 71.6. Competitors are only permitted to view presentations of others in the streams in which they did NOT participate (i.e. Finance Team #1 is not permitted to view the presentation of Finance Team #2 but may watch Marketing Team #2); and 71.7. I.C.B.C. reserves the ability to restrict an individual’s right to view presentations in the case of failure to abide by these rules, along with penalize their school’s teams in the event of persistent presentation room rule infractions.

RESULTS AND SCORING

72. Final Weekend results in the form of the Top Three (3) teams in each stream will be announced at Final Banquet at the conclusion of I.C.B.C.

73. Final Banquet shall also include the announcement of the Co-Chairpersons Award, given to the school that demonstrates the most spirit and sportsmanship throughout the competition. The award is decided on by the I.C.B.C. Co-Chairpersons, and is presented to an entire school’s delegation.

74. Judges will have complete discretion on their preferred method to judge presentations and debate, along with weightings associated to their criteria. Given that each case is unique in nature, I.C.B.C. does not mandate a standardized rubric.


RULESRULE OF APPEAL, PENALTIES AND NON-COMPLIANCE

75. If at any point an attendee (competitor, faculty advisor, observer, etc.) believes that an in fraction has been committed during the course of a Final Weekend presentation, they should report the infraction to the I.C.B.C. Info Desk within thirty (30) minutes of the presentation’s completion. In the event that the infraction occurred during the Debate event, it must be presented within thirty (30) minutes after the last debate prior to Final Debate.

76. I.C.B.C. reserves the right to disqualify, enforce a drop-in rank (i.e. from Third Place (3rd) to Fourth Place (4th)), and/or penalize in another way that I.C.B.C. deems appropriate for the infraction, any team in the competition should a rule infraction occur.

77. I.C.B.C. also reserves the right to apply penalties to a team and/or school that does not maintain a reasonable standard of conduct (both professionally and in the spirit of the competition) at all competition venues and throughout all the events (this includes, but is not limited to, following competitor policies and with respect to other attendees).

78. I.C.B.C. reserves the right to consult with external parties with regards to rules violations and penalties, including (but not limited to), Judges, faculty advisors, the I.C.B.C. Executive Team and Volunteers, and the Executive Director of the Commerce Program.

USE OF CONTENT FROM COMPETITION

79. I.C.B.C. may use any Preliminary Round case submission as it sees fit upon conclusion of the Preliminary Round. Uses may or may not involve anonymity (i.e. case submissions sent to sponsors may keep competitor names, while example submissions posted online may be kept anonymous).

80. I.C.B.C. reserves the right to record all presentations and take pictures during preparation time, presentations and throughout all activities during Final Weekend. I.C.B.C. also reserves the right to use presentation slides as it sees fit after the competition, including but not limited to, providing them to corporate sponsors and using them as example presentations.


WELCOME TO I.C.B.C2021

Documents

INTER COLLEGIATE BUSINESS COMPETITION