School of Business

BUSM2031 Managing in the Global Environment

Spring 2024
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acknowledge that the teaching and learning currently delivered across our campuses is a continuance of the teaching
and learning that has occurred on these lands for tens of thousands of years.

Subject Details

Subject Code: BUSM2031

Subject Name: Managing in the Global Environment
Credit Points: 10
Subject Level: 2
Assumed Knowledge: Not Applicable

Note: Students with any problems, concerns or doubts should discuss those with the Subject Coordinator as early as they can.

Subject Coordinator
Name: Dr Ataus Samad
Location: 1 Parramatta Square, Parramatta City Campus
Email: [email protected]
Consultation Arrangement:
Please liaise directly with the academic teaching this subject regarding appropriate consultation times. It is usually
best to contact these staff via email or at the tutorials.

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Location: 1 Parramatta Square, Parramatta City Campus
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Contents
1 About Managing in the Global Environment 2
1.1 An Introduction to this Subject . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 What is Expected of You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Changes to Subject as a Result of Past Student Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2 Learning and Teaching Activities 4

3 Assessment Information 6
3.1 Subject Learning Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Assessment Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2.1 Essay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2.2 Case Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2.3 Reflection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4 Readings and Resources 19

4.1 Essential Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2 Recommended Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.3 Other Teaching and Learning Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

5 Key Teaching and Learning Policies 21

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1 About Managing in the Global Environment

1.1 An Introduction to this Subject

This subject introduces students to the complexities of managing in the changing economic, political, legal, tech-
nological and socio cultural factors that influence management practice. By addressing issues of cultural awareness,
this subject provides an organisational behaviour approach to managing in a dynamic global environment. Manage-
ment practice and theoretical knowledge are linked in this subject through experiential based learning and assessment
activities such as critical analysis of contemporary media, research and case studies.

1.2 What is Expected of You

Study Load

A student is expected to study an hour per credit point a week. For example a 10 credit point subject would require
10 hours of study per week. This time includes the time spent within classes during lectures, tutorials or practicals.

Note for Summer Terms: As Summer subjects deliver the same content and classes over a shorter period of time,
the subjects are run in a more intensive mode. Regardless of the delivery mode, the study hours for each subject in
Summer will be around 30 hours.

Attendance

It is strongly recommended that students attend all scheduled learning activities to support their learning.

Approach to Learning

Managing in the Global Environment has online activities, including short lecture podcasts that are designed to
introduce you to the main theoretical concepts for each week. Weekly tutorials will be delivered face-to-face. You
are expected to read the assigned textbook chapter, listen to the podcast, and engage in recommended activities
prior to attending the tutorial each week. The reason to have you engage with the materials before coming to class
is because in the tutorials you will be working in small interactive groups applying the theoretical concepts, covered
in the online activities, to case studies, news articles and video clips to gain a deeper understanding of management
theory and practice. You will be encouraged to collaborate in contexts consistent with the experience of professionals
and develop effective communication (including interpersonal communication and teamwork) skills through small
group work, participation in workshops, tutorial presentations and regular opportunities for discussion. You will learn
to apply principles and theory through the regular application of practical real-world problems and issues. You will
learn and appreciate the diversity of approaches in the area and be encouraged to develop creativity and originality
in addressing problems.

Online Learning Requirements

Subject materials will be made available on the subject’s vUWS (E-Learning) site (https://vuws.westernsydney.edu.
au/). You are expected to consult vUWS at least twice a week, as all subject announcements will be made via vUWS.
Teaching and learning materials will be regularly updated and posted online by the teaching team.

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Special Requirements

Essential Equipment:
Not Applicable
Legislative Pre-Requisites:
Not Applicable

1.3 Changes to Subject as a Result of Past Student Feedback

The University values student feedback in order to improve the quality of its educational programs. The feedback
provided helps us improve teaching methods and subjects of study. The survey subjects results inform subject content
and design, Subject Outlines, teaching methods, assessment processes and teaching materials.

You are welcome to provide feedback that is related to the teaching of this subject. At the end of the semester
you will be given the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Subject questionnaire to assess the subject.
If requested by your subject coordinator, you may also have the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on
Teaching (SFT) questionnaire to provide feedback for individual teaching staff.

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 2 Learning and Teaching Activities

Teaching Activities Assessment Details Assessment Due

Weeks
Week 1 Topic: Introduction to subject (bring learning guide
22-07-2024 and subject outline to lecture). Why culture Matters
in the global business environment. Complete online
activities prior to attending tutorial. Required
reading: Custom textbook, ’Topic 1: Why culture
matters in the global business environment’.
Week 2 Topic: Determinants of culture. Complete online
29-07-2024 activities prior to attending tutorial. Required
reading: Custom textbook, ’Topic 2: Determinants
of culture, pages 41-74.

Week 3 Topic: Determinants of culture. Complete online

05-08-2024 activities prior to attending tutorial. Required
reading: Custom textbook, ’Topic 2: Determinants
of culture, pages 76-114.

Week 4 Topic: Intercultural communication. Complete

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12-08-2024 online activities prior to attending tutorial. Required

reading: Custom textbook, ’Topic 4: Intercultural
communication, pages 117-150.

Week 5 Topic: Understanding the global business Due: Upload final Assessment 1: Comparative - Essay
19-08-2024 environment. Complete online activities prior to Analysis on Saturday, 24 August 2024 before 11.00
attending tutorial. Required reading: Custom PM.
textbook, ’Topic 6: Understanding the global
business environment’, pages 181-216.

Week 6 Topic: Business ethics and CSR. Complete online

26-08-2024 activities prior to attending tutorial. Required
reading: Custom textbook, ’Topic 8: Business ethics
and CSR’, pages 225-263.

Week 7 Topic: Political risk. Complete online activities prior

02-09-2024 to attending tutorial. Required reading: Custom
textbook, ’Topic 7: Political risk’, pages 217-224.

Week 8 INTRA TERM BREAK

09-09-2024
 Teaching Activities Assessment Details Assessment Due
Weeks
Week 9 Topic: Motivation in the global business
16-09-2024 environment. Complete online activities to attending
tutorial. Required reading: Custom textbook: ’Topic
9: Motivation in the global business environment’,
pages 264-279.
Week 10 Topic: Leadership and Competencies in the global Due: Upload Assessment 2, Case Study on - Case Study
23-09-2024 business environment. Complete online activities Saturday, 28 September 2024 before 11 PM.
prior to attending tutorial. Required reading:
Custom textbook, ’Topic 11: Leadership in the
global business environment’ and ’Topic 12:
Competencies for global leaders’, pages 319-364.

Week 11 Topic: Working with cross cultural teams. Complete

30-09-2024 online activities prior to attending tutorial.
Required reading: Custom textbook, ’Topic 10:
Working with cross cultural teams’, pages 281-317.

Week 12 Topic: Cross cultural negotiation. Required reading:

07-10-2024 Custom textbook, ’Topic 5: Cross cultural
negotiation’, pages 151-180.
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Week 13 Topic: Putting it all together. Complete SFT &

14-10-2024 SFU in class.

Week 14 No tutorial Due: Upload Assessment 3 Reflection, Saturday, 26 - Reflection

21-10-2024 October 2024, before 11.00 PM

Week 15
28-10-2024
Week 16
04-11-2024
Week 17
11-11-2024
Week 18
18-11-2024

The above timetable should be used as a guide only, as it is subject to change. Students will be advised of any changes as they become known on the Subject’s vUWS site.
3 Assessment Information

3.1 Subject Learning Outcomes

Outcome
Assurance of Learning Information for Learning Guides

The School of Business is an AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accredited
School. Accreditation results from an extensive self-review and an international peer evaluation against
rigorous criteria and standards of quality academic and professional excellence. The process is one of con-
tinuous improvement and includes ongoing assessment of whether learning activities and resources are well
aligned to program goals and learning outcomes. Assurance of learning (AoL) forms part of the accredita-
tion standards for AACSB. Information regarding the subjects that are involved in the AoL process for your
program can be found on the following webpage https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/schools/sobus/as-
surance_of_learning
1 Apply cultural frameworks to analyse cultural values and beliefs.
2 Critically reflect on and articulate personal cultural values and beliefs.
3 Analyse how cultural value dimensions influence managing in the global business environment.
4 Apply Managing in the Global Environment theory to research a contemporary business issue.
5 Propose recommendations for global business practice.

3.2 Assessment Summary

The assessment items in this subject are designed to enable you to demonstrate that you have achieved the subject
learning outcomes. Completion and submission of all assessment items which have been designated as mandatory or
compulsory is essential to receive a passing grade.

To pass this subject you must:

Must submit all assessment tasks. An automatic Fail Non-Submission (FNS) grade will be awarded if any assessment
task is not submitted. You must also achieve an overall mark of at least 50 per cent to qualify in this subject.

Item Weight Due Date SLOs Assessed Manda- Threshold

tory
Essay 30% Week 5, Saturday 24 August 1, 3 Yes No
2024 before 11.00 PM
Case Study 40% Week 10. Saturday, 28 3, 4, 5 Yes No
September 2024, before 11.00
PM
Reflection 30% Week 14, Saturday 26 October 2, 3 Yes No
2024, before 11.00 PM.

Feedback on Assessment

Feedback is an important part of the learning process that can improve your progress towards achieving the learning
outcomes. Feedback is any written or spoken response made in relation to academic work such as an assessment

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task, a performance or product. It can be given to you by a teacher, an external assessor or student peer, and may
be given individually or to a group of students. As a Western Sydney University student, it is your responsibility to
seek out and act on feedback that is provided to you as a resource to further your learning.

Academic Integrity and Student Misconduct Rule

Western cares about your success as a student and in your future career. Studying with academic integrity safeguards
your professional reputation and your degree. All Western students must:

– be familiar with the policies listed below;

– apply principles of academic integrity;
– act honestly and ethically in producing all academic work and assessment tasks; and
– submit work that is their own and acknowledge any sources used in their work.

Each time you submit an assessment, you will declare that you have completed it individually, unless it is a group
assignment. In the case of a group assignment, each group member should be ready to document their individual
contribution if needed.

The Student Misconduct Rule applies to all students of Western Sydney University including Western Sydney Univer-
sity programs taught by other education providers. You must not engage in academic, research or general misconduct
as defined in the Rule or you may be subject to sanctions. The University considers submitting falsified documentation
in support of requests to redo, resit or extend submissions, including sitting of deferred examinations, as instances of
general misconduct.

More information is available in the Academic Integrity Guidelines. It is your responsibility to apply these principles
to all work you submit to the University.

Disruption to Studies and Requests for Extensions

Western recognises that there may be times when things outside of your control impact your ability to complete your
studies.

You can complete the ”Request an extension or apply for a Disruption to Studies Provision” to request that you are:

– granted an extension,
– excused from a compulsory teaching activity,
– provided an alternate assessment such as a supplementary, or
– awarded another Disruption to Studies Provision.

Before you fill in the form, you should:

– Compile any documentary evidence that you have which demonstrates that you have been impacted by an
event outside of your control.
– The Supporting Documentation website outlines the type of documents that you can submit to substantiate
any impact.

Please note that if you don’t have documents, you should still submit the form but you may be asked for documentation
at a later stage.

Need help?

If you are having difficulties with understanding or completing an assessment task, contact your Subject Coordinator
as soon as possible. Western also has a range of academic support services, including:

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 – Library Study Smart: book a one-to-one Zoom consultation with a literacy expert. You can discuss how
to develop your assignment writing and study skills or seek assistance to understand referencing and citation
requirements. Check the Library Study Smart website for how-to study guides and tools.
– Studiosity: Upload your assignment draft to Studiosity within vUWS to receive writing feedback within 24
hours.
– Online workshops, programs and resources: From maths and stats help to academic literacy and peer support
programs, the University has a range of resources to assist.

Please also remember that there is a range of wellbeing support available - from counselling and disability services to
welfare.

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3.2.1 Essay

Weight: 30%
Type of Collabora- Individual
tion:
Due: Week 5, Saturday 24 August 2024 before 11.00 PM
Submission: You are required to submit your comparative analysis via Turnitin link available in vUWS.
Penalty applicable for late submission.
Format: - 800 Words. +/- 10 per cent is acceptable.
- 1.5 spacing in 12 pt Arial font.
- A reference list containing a minimum of six scholarly references as per West-
ern SydU Harvard referencing style is required (See https://library.westernsyd-
ney.edu.au/main/sites/default/files/pdf/cite_Harvard.pdf ).
- Must add the prescribed assessment cover page with the assessment submission. See
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/forms )
Length: 800 Words
Use of Artificial Intel- The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to brainstorm ideas, summarise
ligence: reading material or edit your submission is permitted. The content of your final submission
must be your original work. Be aware that the output from generative AI tools may be
incorrect, incomplete or biased. Working with another person or technology to gain
an unfair advantage in assessment or improperly obtaining answers from a third party
including generative AI to questions in an examination or other form of assessment may
lead to sanctions under the Student Misconduct Rule. The use of generative AI tools may
be detected. More information is available on the Library web page.

Instructions:

Overview

The learning from your comparative analysis will be identifying similarities and differences between your own culture
and another culture.

Writing your comparative analysis:

You will be required to write a comparative analysis of your own culture of origin and any other culture of your choice.
If you are born and bred in Australia, you may choose the culture of your parents or ancestors. Your comparative
analysis should demonstrate an ability to compare (highlighting similarities and differences) any chosen culture with
your culture using dimensions of any cultural frameworks (i.e., Ferraro, Trompenaars, GLOBE project or Hofstede).
To achieve this,

- Clearly define the cultural dimension/s of the cultural framework that you are going to apply to compare these two
cultures.

- Given the limitation of word count, you are encouraged to discuss only two dimensions (e.g., Power distance,
individualism-collectivism, assertiveness, marriage & family system, specific-diffuse etc) maximum of any cultural
framework (i.e., Ferraro, Trompenaars, GLOBE project or Hofstede). Establishing the relationship between the chosen
cultural dimensions is encouraged.

- Identify subtle differences between these two cultures (values, beliefs and basic assumptions) even if the two cultures
appear to be similar.

- Identify if there is any similarity between your own culture of origin and the other culture of your choice, even if

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they appear to be different as per the chosen cultural framework.

- Discuss some generalisations that can be made, based on the comparison of the two cultures that could be relevant
to managing in the global environment.

- You should use at least six scholarly references, including the customised textbook to support your analysis and
discussion. Cite those references in the text as well as in the reference list.

Draft Submission:

In week four you are encouraged to bring your ’draft’ cultural comparison to the tutorial. Within your team, you will
be providing feedback to each other on the comparative analysis using the marking criteria mentioned below. You
may like to agree on who will provide feedback on whose drafts during the tutorial. You do not have to submit the
draft to the tutor.

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Marking Criteria:
Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory
Submission Conforms to all Conforms to all Conforms to basic Generally conforms Mostly does not
requirements requirements requirements. requirements with to basic conform to
demonstrating Eloquent moderate requirements but requirements.
in-depth presentation. comprehension of missing a few Copied someone
understanding of the topics. points. else’s work without
the topics. Well appropriate
articulated acknowledgement
presentation. or resubmitted own
work submitted in
the past or
elsewhere.
Applies cultural Application of a Application of a Application of a Basic application of Does not refer to
framework using relevant cultural relevant framework, cultural framework, the cultural cultural framework
relevant literature framework, demonstrating a demonstrating framework, literature.
demonstrating an clear understanding moderate although little Copied someone
in-depth of the concepts and understanding of evidence of else’s work without
understanding of dimensions. the concept. understanding the appropriate
the cultural concept. acknowledgement
dimension/s. or resubmitted own
Clearly defines the work submitted in
dimensions used for the past or
the comparison. elsewhere.
Demonstrates An in-depth Strong comparison Good ability to Some degree of Mainly descriptive
ability to compare discussion of key and analysis compare with some comparison with with no attempt to
specific cultural cultural similarities identifying key appropriate findings basic findings of compare cultural
groups with and differences with cultural similarities of similarities and similarities and similarities and
references to insightful and differences and differences as they differences however differences.
theoretical observations anchored in an relate to a with limited Copied someone
framework anchored in an understanding of theoretical reference to a else’s work without
understanding of the theoretical framework. theoretical appropriate
the theoretical framework. framework. acknowledgement
framework. or resubmitted own
work submitted in
the past or
elsewhere.
Demonstrates Highlights Strong link to Good link to Some degree of Little or no
ability to relate significant cultural significant discussed discussed cultural linkage to the relationship to the
cultural aspects to aspects of relevance cultural aspects aspects that are global business business
global business to the global that are relevant to relevant to the environment. environment.
environment business context the global business global business Copied someone
with insightful environment. environment. else’s work without
observations. appropriate
acknowledgement
or resubmitted own
work submitted in
the past or
elsewhere.
Clarity and Excellent Very good Satisfactory Basic introduction. No/poor
appropriateness of introduction. introduction. introduction. Meaning is introduction.
expression Engaging writing Language is fluent. Language is mainly apparent but some Meaning unclear
(including style with perfect Grammar and fluent but with poorly structured and/or grammar
language, grammar, grammar, spelling spelling are correct. occasional minor sentences and and/or spelling
tone, spelling and and punctuation, Excellent paragraph errors. paragraphs. contain frequent
punctuation). and paragraph structure. Grammar and/or errors.
structure. spelling errors. Copied someone
else’s work without
appropriate
acknowledgement
or resubmitted own
work submitted in
the past or
elsewhere.

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Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory
Referencing Excellent WSU Satisfactory Minor errors in Some poor Inadequate
(Minimum six Harvard in-text and standard of WSU WSU Harvard examples of WSU references. Fails to
references) reference list. Most Harvard in-text in-text citation Harvard in-text include WSU
references are from citation and and/or reference citations and/or Harvard in-text
credible, and reference list. Most list. Most reference list. citations and or
contemporary references are from references are from limited references reference list
scholarly sources. credible, and credible scholarly from scholarly correctly or
contemporary sources. sources. consistently.
scholarly sources.

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3.2.2 Case Study

Weight: 40%
Type of Collabora- Individual
tion:
Due: Week 10. Saturday, 28 September 2024, before 11.00 PM
Submission: You are required to submit your Case Study and a copy of the newspaper article (attached
as an appendix to the submitted assessment task) via Turnitin link available in vUWS.
Penalty applicable for late submission.
Format: - 1200 Words. +/- 10 per cent is acceptable.
- 1.5 spacing in 12 pt Arial font.
- A reference list containing a minimum of ten references as per Western SydU Harvard
referencing style is required (See https://library.westernsydney.edu.au/main/sites/de-
fault/files/pdf/cite_Harvard.pdf).
- Must add the prescribed assessment cover page with the assessment submission (See
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/forms )
Length: 1,200 Words
Use of Artificial Intel- The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to brainstorm ideas, summarise
ligence: reading material or edit your submission is permitted. The content of your final submission
must be your original work. Be aware that the output from generative AI tools may be
incorrect, incomplete or biased. Working with another person or technology to gain
an unfair advantage in assessment or improperly obtaining answers from a third party
including generative AI to questions in an examination or other form of assessment may
lead to sanctions under the Student Misconduct Rule. The use of generative AI tools may
be detected. More information is available on the Library web page.

Instructions:

For this Case Study you are required to:

- Find a recent newspaper article (within the last 5 years) about an organisation that has been reported for unethical
business practice/s. The incident should preferably be within past five years. Please note that a scholarly journal
article or web-based blog or online news of television or radio channel will not be acceptable for the case study.
However, these may be used as additional resources in support of the newspaper article case study. The organisation
may be (1) A foreign multinational company (MNC) operating in Australia or (2) An MNC operating overseas or (3)
An Australian company engaged in business globally or (4) An Australian company operating within Australia.
- You are required to attach the newspaper article to your case study. Place the newspaper article at the end of the
presentation as an appendix, after the reference list.

- Discuss the ethical responsibilities of the organisation doing business. To discuss adequately you are required to
include what their responsibilities are and why you believe they are responsible. You may cite philosophies on ethics,
and global and national laws to justify your arguments.

- Use the 10 Principles of the United Nations Global Compact as a framework to analyse the case https://www. un-
globalcompact.org/what-is-gc/mission/principles. Identify which UN Global Compact principle/s have been breached.
If you have identified more than one principle mention those but chose only one to discuss in detail how this organi-
sation has breached the principle.

- Apply business ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR) theories from your textbook, lecture and vUWS
learning materials from this subject to analyse this case.

- Provide two recommendations to such an organisation to enable them to increase their globally responsive business

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practice/s in the future. The recommendations should address what, why and how questions. Appropriate examples
will add value to the recommendations.

- Use a minimum of 10 scholarly references to support your analysis and discussion. Cite those references in the text in
the reference list as demonstrated at https://library.westernsydney.edu.au/main/sites/default/files/ite_Harvard.pdf

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Marking Criteria:
Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory
Current newspaper A relevant A relevant print A relevant Relevant newspaper No newspaper
article newspaper article is media (e.g., newspaper article article within a 5 article attached.
attached. Within a newspaper article) within a 5-year time year time frame Attached article is
5-year time frame. is attached. Within frame is attached. attached. The not a newspaper
The incident is 5-year time frame. The incident is incident is beyond article. Article not
within 5 years. The incident is within 5 years. five years. Article current (over 5
Article attached in within 5 years. Article attached attached with a few years old) or
complete form and Article attached with a few minor minor errors. relevant. The
in an appropriate with negligible errors. incident is beyond
manner. error. five years.
Discussion of Identifies and can Identifies significant Identified ethical Identified basic and Fails to understand
ethical discuss in depth ethical issues when responsibilities. obvious ethical ethical
responsibilities significant ethical presented in Somewhat responsibilities. responsibilities.
issues when complex contexts. demonstrates an Does not Copied someone
presented in understanding of demonstrate an else’s work without
complex and multi business/ social understanding of appropriate
layered contexts. implications. business/social acknowledgement
implications. or resubmitted own
work submitted in
the past or
elsewhere.
Identification of the Identifies more than Identifies more than Identifies more than Identifies and Fails to identify UN
United Nations one UN Global one UN Global one UN Global discusses an Global Compact
Global Compact Compact Principle. Compact Principle. Compact Principle. obvious UN Global Principles.
Principle Discusses only one Discusses only one Discusses only one Compact Principle. Copied someone
principle principle principle else’s work without
demonstrating a demonstrating an demonstrating appropriate
complex in-depth understanding of acknowledgement
understanding of understanding of the framework. or resubmitted own
the framework. the framework. work submitted in
Also cited related Also cited related the past or
local and local and elsewhere.
international laws international laws
and conventions. and conventions.
Application of CSR Applies appropriate Applies appropriate Applies appropriate Applies ethical Fails to apply any
and Ethics theory theories to analyse theories to analyse theories to analyse theories for theory to analyse
to analyse case the case. Provides the case. Provides the case for most of superficial or case.
thorough analysis thorough analyses the issues. incomplete analysis Copied someone
highlighting highlighting Identifies of the case. Misses else’s work without
insightful interesting appropriate some obvious appropriate
implications for implications for implications for implications for acknowledgement
business practice. business practice. business practice. business practice. or resubmitted own
work submitted in
the past or
elsewhere.
Recommendations Outstanding effort. Commendable Good attempt. Satisfactory Unable to provide
to Organisation All attempt proving Mostly includes attempt; somewhat specific and/or
recommendations interesting what, why, and sketchy and/or practical
are insightful and recommendations. outcome of inappropriate. recommendations.
appropriate. All All include what, recommendation. Copied someone
include what, why, why, and outcomes else’s work without
and outcomes of of appropriate
recommendations. recommendations. acknowledgement
or resubmitted own
work submitted in
the past or
elsewhere.

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Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory
Structure including Professionally Professionally Well structured, At times the essay Presented as a
referencing presented, presented essay, with introduction, reads/appears disjointed and
(Minimum ten well-structured, and well-structured and body (including disjointed. Multiple poorly written
references) a pleasure to read. clearly written. recommendation), grammatical/ report. Less than
Complete Complete and conclusion. punctuation errors. five references.
introduction, body introduction, body Occasional Some poor Fails to include
(including (including grammatical / examples of in-text WSU Harvard
recommendation), recommendation) punctuation errors. citations and/or in-text citations
and conclusion. and conclusion. Minor errors in reference list. and or reference list
Excellent in-text Satisfactory citation and/or limited references correctly or
citation and standard of in-text reference list. Most from scholarly consistently.
reference list. Most citation and references are from sources.
references are from reference list. Most credible scholarly
credible and references are from sources.
contemporary credible scholarly
scholarly sources. sources.

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3.2.3 Reflection

Weight: 30%
Type of Collabora- Individual
tion:
Due: Week 14, Saturday 26 October 2024, before 11.00 PM.
Submission: You are required to submit your Reflection to the Turnitin Link in vUWS. Penalty appli-
cable for late submission.
Format: - 800 Words. +/- 10 is acceptable.
- 1.5 spacing in 12 pt Arial font.
- A reference list containing a minimum of five scholarly references as per Western SydU
Harvard
referencing style is required (See https://library.westernsydney.edu.au/main/sites/de-
fault/files/pdf/cite_Harvard.pdf).
- Must add the prescribed assessment cover page with the assessment submission (See
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/forms)
Length: 800 Words
Use of Artificial Intel- The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools to brainstorm ideas, summarise
ligence: reading material or edit your submission is permitted. The content of your final submission
must be your original work. Be aware that the output from generative AI tools may be
incorrect, incomplete or biased. Working with another person or technology to gain
an unfair advantage in assessment or improperly obtaining answers from a third party
including generative AI to questions in an examination or other form of assessment may
lead to sanctions under the Student Misconduct Rule. The use of generative AI tools may
be detected. More information is available on the Library web page.

Instructions:

Overview

The assessment aims to allow you to reflect on your learning from this subject. Specifically, how your increased
understanding of cultural values and your experience of working in a multi-cultural group will influence your future
role as a manager working in the global environment.

You are required to:

- Evaluate your experience and what you have learnt about yourself that relates to your role as a future manager in
the global environment.

- Analyse your experience using theory from this subject.

- Describe your learning that relates to your role as a future global manager.

- Demonstrate in your evaluation that you have been able to identify areas for personal development.

- Use credible references to support your analysis and discussion.

- As this is a reflection on your experiences, you are encouraged to write in the first person by using the word ”I”.
Students are advised not to repeat their statements of Assessment 1 and Assessment 2 in the reflection although
they may reflect on those topics.

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Marking Criteria:
Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Unsatisfactory
Description of The experience is The experience is The experience is The experience is The experience is
learning insightful and concise. detailed. clear. hard to understand.
concise. Copied someone
else’s work without
appropriate
acknowledgement
or resubmitted own
work submitted in
the past or
elsewhere.
Analysis of There is strong There is strong There is good There is some Little or no link
experience evidence of the evidence of the evidence of the evidence of the between the
ability to link theory ability to link l ability to link theory ability to link experience to
to analyse/reflect theory to to analyse/reflect theory for a basic theory.
on the experience. analyse/reflect on on the experience. analysis/reflection Copied someone
Uses a wide range the experience. of the experience. else’s work without
of appropriate Uses a range of appropriate
theories. appropriate acknowledgement
theories. or resubmitted own
work submitted in
the past or
elsewhere.
Evidence of There is strong There is strong Demonstrates good Identifies basic Little or no
personal evidence of personal evidence of personal evidence of the needs for personal evidence of personal
development development with development need for personal development development.
clear insight into a showing some development with identified. Copied someone
future management insight into a future some thought to else’s work without
role. management role. future management appropriate
role. acknowledgement
or resubmitted own
work submitted in
the past or
elsewhere.
Clarity of expression Engaging writing Language is fluent. Language is mainly Meaning is Meaning unclear
style with perfect Grammar and fluent although apparent although and/or grammar
grammar, spelling, spelling are correct. occasional minor some poorly and/or spelling
and punctuation errors. structured contains frequent
and the use of sentences and errors.
appropriate tone for paragraphs. Some Copied someone
this type of writing. grammar and/or else’s work without
spelling errors. appropriate
acknowledgement
or resubmitted own
work submitted in
the past or
elsewhere.
Referencing Complete and Correct use of Occasional errors in Several errors in Inadequate
(Minimum 5 correct use of Harvard in-text and either Harvard Harvard citing and references
references) Harvard n-text and referencing. Most citing and/or referencing. . Fails to include
referencing. Most references are from referencing. Most WSU Harvard
references are from credible scholarly references are from in-text citations
credible, and sources. credible scholarly and or reference list
contemporary sources. correctly or
scholarly sources. consistently.

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4 Readings and Resources

4.1 Essential Readings

Prescribed Textbook

Custom Publication: Managing Globally, compiled by Dr Louise Kippist, Pearson, 3rd edn.

4.2 Recommended Readings

Additional Reading

Additional Resources

Management e-resources (websites, databases and more)

https://subjectguides.library.westernsydney.edu.au/friendly.php?s=management

UWS Harvard referencing style guide

Available Online

Adler, NJ & Gundersen A 2008, International dimensions of organizational behavior, 5th edn, South-Western Cengage
Learning, Mason, OH.

Browaeys, MJ & Price, R 2008, Understanding cross-cultural management, FT-Prentice-Hall, Harlow, England.

Deresky, H & Christopher, E 2014, International management: managing across borders and cultures, 8th edn,
Pearson Education Australia, Frenchs Forrest.

Etikan, J 2023, ’Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its Influence on Organizational Reputation’, Journal of
Public Relations, vol.2 no.1, pp.1-12 , DOI: 10.47941/jpr.1694

Ferraro, G & Briody, E 2013, Cultural dimensions of global business, 7th edn, Pearson Education Inc., Upper Saddle
River, New Jersey.

Francesco, AM & Gold, BA 2005, International organizational behavior: texts, cases, and exercises, 2nd edn, Prentice
Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ.

Garriga E & Mele D 2004,Corporate Social Responsibility theories: Mapping the theories, Journal of Business Ethics,
vol. 53, pp. 51-71.

Hofstede, G & Hofstede, GJ 2005, Cultures and organisations: Software of the mind, McGraw-Hill, New York.

House, RJ, Hanges, PJ, Javidan, M, Dorfman PW & V Gupta, V (eds.) 2004, Culture, leadership and organizations:
the GLOBE study of 62 societies, Sage, Thousand Oaks, CA.

Kharadze, N, Kharadze, N, Giorgobiani, M, Dzebisauri, L & Pirtskhalaishvili, D 2023, ’The nexus of employee
motivation and leadership: A study of the government employees in Georgia’, Journal of Eastern European and
Central Asian Research, vol. 10 no. 7, pp.1121-1134, DOI: 10.15549/jeecar.v10i7.1621

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Monaghan, LF, & Goodman, JE (eds.) 2007, A cultural approach to interpersonal communication: essential readings,
Blackwell, Malden, MA.

Newman, C. Rand, J. Tarp, F. & Trifkovic, N 2020, ’Corporate Social Responsibility in a Competitive Business En-
vironment’, The Journal of Development Studies, vol.56 no.8, pp.1455-1472. DOI:10.1080/00220388.2019.1694144

Schneider, SC & Barsoux, JL 2014, Managing across cultures, 3rd edn, Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ.

Shen, Q 2024, ’Culture and its Role as Foundation for Australian Politics: A Critical Analysis’, Journal of Education,
Humanities and Social Sciences, vol. 23, pp. 980-987. DOI: 10.54097/ehss.v23i.15105.

Steers, R. M, Osland, J. S & Szkudlarek, B 2024, Management Across Cultures: Challenges, Strategies, and Skills
(5th ed.). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK

Wicks, A., Freeman, RE, Werhane, PH & Martin KE 2009, Business ethics: A managerial approach, Prentice-Hall,
Upper Saddle River, NJ.

4.3 Other Teaching and Learning Resources

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5 Key Teaching and Learning Policies

The University has several policies that relate to teaching and learning. Links to important policies affecting students
are below. It is your responsibility to ensure you familiarise yourself with these policies so that you are aware of your
rights and responsibilities.

– Assessment Policy
– Assessment Policy - Review of Grade Procedures
– Bullying Prevention Policy
– Disruption to Studies Policy
– Enrolment Policy
– Examinations Policy
– Learning and Teaching Policy
– Progression Policy
– Student Code of Conduct
– Student Misconduct Rule

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