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International Business ConceptsINTL 220 - 002Summer 2015ReviewWhat is globalization? Pros/Cons?What is the purpose of institutionsWhat are three key pillars/institutionsPolitical SystemsDemocracy/TotalitarianismLegal SystemsCivil/Common/TheocraticProperty rights/intellectual propertyReviewEconomic systemsEconomic goals

ReviewWhat are two key elements of culture?What does it mean to be a high context culture? Example?How would you describe the cluster approach for cultural classification?What are the 5 dimensions identified in Hofstedes dimensional approach?

ReviewWhat is ethical imperialism?What is corruption?What are some strategic responses to ethical challenges?Class ScheduleWEEKCLASS DATEREADINGSEVALUATIONS 17-MayChapter 1, Course Outline214-MayChapter 2In-class Assignment #1 Quiz #1321-MayChapter 3In-class Assignment #2 Quiz #2428-MayChapter 14In-class Assignment #3 Group Discussion #1 Quiz #354-JunChapter 4In-class Assignment #4 Group Discussion #2 Quiz #4611-JunChapter 5In-class Assignment #5 Group Discussion #3 Quiz #5718-JunChapter 8Test #125-JunReading Week82-JulChapters 6 & 7In-class Assignment #6 Group Discussion #4 Quiz #699-JulChapter 10In-class Assignment #7 Group Discussion #5 Quiz #71016-JulChapter 11Group Presentations1123-JulChapter 9In-class Assignment #8 Quiz #81230-JulChapter 12In-class Assignment #9 Quiz #9 GC&E Assignment136-AugChapter 13In-class Assignment #10 Quiz #101413-AugCourse SummaryTest #2Group Discussion #1 (2%)Group ContractDiscuss and complete contract on e.centennialTeam leader should upload completed contract to the digital dropboxGroup Discussion #2 (2%)Devise a plan between your group members as to how you plan to approach your country research; who is responsible for which aspect i.e. culture, religion, business, politics, trade, etc.

- Be specific! How much weight will your presentation give to each section? How much depth is expected from each individual?- By the end of the week, each group should upload a word document describing their division of labor. - Discussion open June 1- June 7thGC&E AssignmentUnderstanding social issues and trends in the context of the Canadian experience is fundamental in understanding the impact on Canadian businesses. In this GC&E assignment, you will examine aboriginal entrepreneurship, and how it can advance social issues.

Choose a Canadian Aboriginal entrepreneurial business, project or start up and answer the following questions:What are some of the issues Canadian Aboriginals face in Canada? (Issues may be health, access, education, social class, violence, gender issues etc.) Who are the stakeholders within this issue (people, communities, groups, and businesses and trades) involved?Analyze your chosen start up, business, or project from a SWOT perspective (can be written in point form, chart format).

GC&E AssignmentValue: 5%Due: July 30thRequired: 2-3 pages (excluding reference page)APA Formatting (for citations and referencing as well as overall organization)Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, flow of thought, clarity of ideas and creativity

GC&E AssignmentIf you are not familiar with any Aboriginal businesses, take a look at these websites for some ideas:http://legacy.startupcan.ca/campaign/aboriginal-startups/http://www.bdc.ca/en/i_am/aboriginal_entrepreneur/Pages/default.aspx http://ideaconnector.net/ http://www.ccae.ca/ http://www.aboriginalbest.com/

Chapter 14Utilize the stakeholder framework to explainCSRExamine firms strategic alternatives to theCSR imperativeIdentify various approaches to the management of CSR within the context of international businessCSRWhat is it? Examples?CSRGoogle Dont be evilGoogle Green CensorshipWork environment

Employee givingGates Foundation

CSRCompanies with best CSR reputationMicrosoftGoogleWalt Disney CompanyBMWApple

https://trending13.wordpress.com/2015/01/25/the-10-companies-with-the-best-csr-reputation/

CSRCorporate Social ResponsibilityStakeholdersPrimary StakeholdersSecondary StakeholdersSustainabilityTriple Bottom LineEconomicSocialEnvironmental

CSR DebateClassical economic viewMilton Friedman

CSR strategiesReactiveDefensiveAccommodativeProactiveNo support from top managementCSR is an added costSome top management supportSupport CSR,Denial is first line of defenseAdmit responsibility, but fight itSocial obligation to accept responsibilityAnticipate responsibility

Managing CSRUnderstand the rules of the game, anticipate changes, and see to shape/influence changes.Pick CSR battles carefully. Dont blindly imitate other firms CSR activities.Integrate CSR as part of the core activities and processes of the firm. Faking it doesnt last long. CSR in the pharmaceutical industryDo pharmaceutical companies have a special obligation to provide their products to those who require them?Merck in Sub-Saharan AfricaRiver blindnessWhy make an investment in a drug that has no chance of earning any return for shareholders?http://www.merck.com/about/featured-stories/mectizan1.html

In 2000120 million people at risk of contracting river blindness18 million people infected with river blindnessOne million people already visually impaired or blinded. Merck in Sub-Saharan AfricaRiver blindnessWhy make an investment in a drug that has no chance of earning any return for shareholders?http://www.merck.com/about/featured-stories/mectizan1.html

By 20121 billion treatments to more than 117,000 communities in 28 countries in Africa, six countries in Latin America, and in Yemen disease transmission has been interrupted in four of the six affected countries in Latin America and nine regions in five African countries. In-class Assignment #3Chapter 14: CSR (pp. 211-212)

In partners, you will work together to find a MNC that participates in international CSR activities. Youwill submit a (maximum) one-page write up on the company and its international CSR Program.For example, if you choose Merck. You can provide an overview of the company and then outline their CSR program to combat river blindness. Include the website that you got your information from: http://www.merck.com/about/featured-stories/mectizan1.html

Please include your names and student numbers at the top of your assignment. Assignments should be submitted to the digital dropbox by June 3rd.

For Next ClassRead Chapter 4Quiz #3 (over Chapter 14) Due June 3rdIn-class Assignment #3 Due June 3rdGroup Discussion #2 (Available June 1st to June 7th)