040197 VK EC GCM: Global Human Resources (VK) (2017S)

The course works mainly are: participation (80% attendance is required) group works (include one presentation, one case analysis report, and one assignment), and a final exam.

Class participation
10%
Presentation
Case analysis report
Assignment 20%
15%
10%
Final exam 45%

The final grade will be derived from the cumulative point system.

1 Excellent
2 Very good
3 Satisfied
4 Pass
5 Fail

Students who MUST fulfill the attendance of 80%, are allowed to participate the final exam.

Presentation:
Each group will be responsible to present one of the cases. Students should team up and choose their cases during the first lesson. During the presentation, students should introduce the background of the case, analyze the issues by using relevant models or theories, and give your opinions and suggestions. After the presentation, a discussion will be opened for all other students. The group, which works on the analysis report of the same case, will be required to ask questions first.

Case analysis report:
The case analysis report requires students to give a brief introduction of the case, adopt relevant models or theories to analyze the issues and problems, and provide a discussion for suggestions. Each group should submit the case analysis report before the last lesson of the semester. The report should not be more than 10 pages.

Assignment:
Each group should submit one assignment before the end of the semester. It requires to answer two questions in the case study. (max. 5pages)

Final exam:
It is an open book exam. Students are only allowed to take this course materials and paper-dictionary. Mobile phones and electronic devices are not allowed to use during the exam. The final exam will be held in the last lesson of the semester.

Participation
In this course, students are expected to participate in and help shape the learning environment. A key aspect of learning will be sharing perceptions and ideas with others. Frequently, this will mean testing ideas in class, and other times actively listening to understand other’s viewpoints. You will find yourselves testing ideas; thus you should be prepared to efforts of others
You are supposed to come prepared for each class by reading each of the assignments, listing several questions or comments pertaining to the topic planned for the class, bringing any examples of managerial dilemmas or practices from your own experience related to the topic, and preparing any assigned case for discussion.

Assignments

a. Individual Written Report on Cultural Dimensions: Due by April 28
You are supposed to pick up any country of your choice and then compare the culture of your chosen one with your own home culture. For example, you can compare the cultures of Korea and Austria. On https://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html, you can find out the specific contents of each cultural dimension. Your report are expected to analyze the specific differences on each dimension and articulate what it means in global business context. Maximum length of the report is 4 pages (double space, font 12).
b. Group Presentation and Group Report: During the 11th and 12th week
In the beginning of the semester, you are supposed to form a group of 4-5 students. Your task is working as a team to make a group presentation and report on the assigned case. Work is expected to be divided among the members of the group. During the presentation, all group members should participate equally to obtain the full credit for the assignment.
The presentation will be accompanied by a 6-7 page (double space, font 12) report, which should be submitted to the instructor at the day of the presentation.
Group presentation and report will be graded on the basis of methods of analysis, quality of presentation, team cooperation, and depth of research study.

Final Exam

Final exam will be an open book exam. However, mobile phones, notebook computer, or any other electronic devices are not allowed to use during the exam. Only the textbook, course material, and paper dictionary will be permitted to use.