GLMI 704 : Challenges of Globalisation

Business and Economics

2020 Semester Two (1205) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Discusses the causes of globalisation and its consequences for firms, and other groups and actors. Investigates challenges and diverse approaches to navigating the globalising arena. Examines a variety of market and non-market governance structures that create incentives and opportunities for international firms.

Course Overview

This course investigates the functioning of increased global integration of markets, the underlying causes of market and regulatory failure, and some of the central challenges associated with these processes. We investigate the effects for particular firms, industries and other stakeholders. We also examine the ways different actors have responded to these challenges of globalization through different governance mechanisms and strategies adopted by firms, private regulatory bodies and governments. The course is based on interactive, seminar-style classes as well as independent reading and group research.

Course Requirements

Restriction: INTBUS 706

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Graduate Profile: Master of Commerce

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Critically assess arguments made about the nature and causes of globalization. (Capability 1, 2 and 5.1)
  2. Distinguish different effects of globalization for specific stakeholders, including firms, employees and national governments. (Capability 1, 4.1 and 4.2)
  3. Evaluate the role of international business in shaping the form and effects of globalization. (Capability 1 and 2)
  4. Apply arguments and evidence regarding the causes of social or other problems associated with globalisation to propose and assess solutions to these problems. (Capability 1 and 6)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Presentation 20% Group Coursework
Assignments 40% Individual Coursework
Test 40% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4
Presentation
Assignments
Test

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect 3 hours of seminar,  3 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 4 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.

Learning Resources

Required readings for this course are available via the Talis reading on Canvas. Readings consists of a mixture of scholarly articles, industry or other reports, and news items. Students are encouraged to read news sources relevant to internatinal business. Students will be expected to search for additional resources in order to undertake group project and individual assignment work.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Important notices about your work
•    Details about each component of the assessment will be posted on Canvas and announced in seminars. Make sure you are clear about what is required, when, and how to hand it in. If you are not sure, ask the instructor.
•    All assignments that you hand in for assessment in this course must be your own original work done for this course. Assignments must not have been submitted for credit towards any other course or in any prior version of this course.
•    All work must be completed on time and handed in according to the instructions. Late submissions incur a marks penalty that increases each day.
•    The electronic version of your written assignment must be identical to the hardcopy handed it, and must be posted to turn-it-in by the due date.
•    Extensions are given only in very exceptional cases such as significant illness, accompanied by a doctor’s certificate. Back up your work frequently, as computer failure is not grounds for an extension.
•    Written work must be properly referenced, using a consistent referencing style. See www.cite.auckland.ac.nz/ for guidelines.
•    Your written work should also be written in clear, concise, grammatically correct English. Please make use of the University’s English language support resources if you need assistance with this – check the University website, including https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/on-campus/student-support/personal-support/academic-learning-support.html

***Plagiarism*** is a serious academic offence. If you are found to have plagiarized in your written work you will be subject to disciplinary action according to the University of Auckland statutes.
    Plagiarism is using someone else’s ideas, argument or words without proper acknowledgement. Take care when you are quoting from source material – if you are using the same words as the source, these must be in quotation marks and the source referenced. If you are paraphrasing or borrowing the idea, then you need to indicate the source using a recognized referencing system.
    For more information, see the University’s module on academic integrity, at https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/academic-integrity-copyright/about-academic-integrity.html . This link also has information on Turn-it-in, which we will be using in this course.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 17/06/2020 08:45 p.m.