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 Homework Notes Template |
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| COURSE ORIENTATION |
 BBB4M - Course Outline |
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Specific Expectation Checklist |
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 Online Etiquette |
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Guidelines for Icebreakers |
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Guidelines for Online Contributions - Discussion Forum |
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Hardware and Software Requirements |
Review this document to make sure that your hardware and software are correct and compatible with the minimum requirements.
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Assignment Submission Guideline |
You must follow the instructions listed in this guideline when submitting any assessment: Presentations, Reports, Essays, and Forums. Fail to do so will result in ZERO, and you may not be given another chance to submit!
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Time Log Sheet |
Instructions: Download and fill in the table with activities from each unit. Carefully log the time it takes to actually complete each activity. Once complete and before starting the next unit please submit this completed document (in PDF format) to the dropbox located in each unit. This will help improve the quality of education.
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 Course Resource Folder |
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| Unit 1 - Business, Trade, and the Economy (21 Hours) |
Assignment 1 PPT Example |
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Class debate, oral quiz and group work |
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| Lesson 1.2 - International Trade |
BBB4M Chapter 1 |
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BBB4M Chapter 2 |
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Trading Partners |
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Terms |
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Assessment- International Trade |
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| Lesson 1.3 - International Interdependence |
Textbook p17-21 |
Open this and read it to answer questions 1-3. |
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Absolute and Comparative advantage |
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 Absolute and Comparative Advantage |
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| Lesson 1.4: Obstacles to International Trade and Types of International Businesses |
Understanding Types of International Businesses |
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Lesson notes- Evolution of Canada's International Business Relationships |
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Understanding Barriers of International Business |
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Case study |
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Larson Inc. in Nigeria |
Case questions: - What problems are Larson Inc. facing in Nigeria?
- What can they do to have a better joint venture? (refer to textbook and lesson 1.2)
- Do you think Larson Inc. should stay in Nigeria or leave? Why?
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| Lesson 1.5: The Impact of International Business on Canada |
Impact of Canada's Economic Conditions on International Businesses |
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PPT |
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Assessment |
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Observation and Communication Assessment |
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Rubric |
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| Unit 2 - The Global Environment for Business (27 Hours) |
Case study -IB Trends |
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Infographic poster |
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| Lesson 2.2: International Business Trends |
Lesson notes |
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International Business Trends |
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Assessment As |
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Assessment |
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| Lesson 2.3 - Trade Agreements and Trade Organizations |
Difference between trade Agreements and Trade Organizations |
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How International Agreements and Trade Organizations Influence Global Business Activity |
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Current events related to international trade |
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Canada's involvement in some of the mentioned international organizations: |
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Case Study |
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| Lesson 2.4: Foreign Exchange |
Lesson Notes: Foreign Exchange Rates and Risk Mitigation |
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Currency Conversion |
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ASSESSMENT . Currency Conversion Challenge |
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| Lesson 2.5: Globalization |
Lesson notes |
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Types of globalization strategies and their pros and cons. |
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Globalization and Consumer Choices |
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PPT |
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| Unit 3 - Factors Influencing Success in International Markets (18 Hours) |
Assignment-The Dynamics of International Business: An Analysis of Opportunities, Challenges, and Corporate Influence |
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Global Market Challenge: Team Competition |
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PPT -Global Market Challenge: Team Competition |
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| Lesson 3.1: Cultural Factors in Workplaces |
Lesson Notes: Challenges in International Business Ethics, Values, Language, and Practices |
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cultural differences |
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Monochronic culture |
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Monochronic and Polychronic Cultures: Assessment |
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Time Traveler Challenge: Monochronic vs. Polychronic Cultures |
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| Lesson 3.2: Effect of Globalization on Consumer Demand and Avoiding Common Mistakes |
PPT |
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Lesson Notes: The Impact of the Global Market on Consumer Demand |
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Assessment on the Impact of the Global Market on Consumer Demand |
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Assessment |
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Cross Culture Negotiation Case |
Case Questions: 1. How many mistakes did Mr. Jones make? List each one. 2. Based on his mistakes, give him your top 3 recommendations about what to do differently next time. Hint: Use what we learned in lesson 3.1 when thinking about this case. |
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| Lesson 3.3: Political, Economic, and Geographic Factors |
Assessment For Learning and self replection |
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Bhutan GNH Textbook Page |
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Economic systems |
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Eco system Pros and Cons |
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Lesson Notes on Political Systems |
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Pros and Cons of Political sysyems |
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Impact Eco system on IB |
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Impact of Political System ob IB |
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Geography and International Business |
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Political, Economical and Geographical factors- Assessment |
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| Lesson 3.4, Evaluating Business Opportunities in Developed and Developing Countries ----Part 2 Canada’s International Competitiveness |
Corporations in International and Domestic Policy |
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Evaluating Business Opportunities in Developed and Developing Countries |
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Case - The Edificio Espana |
Analyze the case using the template provided. |
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checklist |
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Diagnostic Assessment |
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Lesson Notes on Canadian Businesses in International Markets |
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Canadian Companies and Industries with International Success |
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PPT |
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Case study |
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| Unit 4 - Marketing Challenges and Approaches, and Distribution (15 hours) |
Cover OF |
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Cover page |
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| Lesson 4.1: Logistics in International Business |
Logestics |
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Key Factors Influencing Product Delivery in International Markets |
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Integration |
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Vertical and horizontal integration impact on logistics |
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| Lesson 4.1 PART 2-LOGISTICS |
Lesson Notes: Distribution and Logistics |
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ShopClues.com Case |
Read the case and answer the questions. Use the case analysis template provided. |
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Case Analysis Template - ShopClues |
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| Lesson 4.2- Marketing Challenges |
The Importance of Understanding Consumer Differences When Marketing Globally |
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Understanding Trade in Canada |
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Assessment- Understanding Consumer Differences |
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| Lesson 4.3 - Marketing Approaches to management and growth |
Marketing Strategies |
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Marketing activities |
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Application Question |
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| Lesson 4.4 - Common Mistakes in International Business |
 PPT |
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The Most Common Mistakes Companies Make with Global Marketing |
Read this article and answer these questions: 1. What is the marketing team responsible for in a global expansion? 2. Explain the 6 common mistakes using your own words. |
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Lost in Translation - 10 International Marketing Fails |
Read this article and answer these questions: 1. Which three of the 10 marketing failures do you think are the biggest? 2. Why is it a bad idea for companies to translate their slogan using Google Translate when entering a new country? What should they do instead? 3. How can international businesses correct marketing failures in a new country? |
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IB Mistakes |
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| Lesson 4.5 -ICT and Case: Airbnb in China |
Information Technology and Global Strategies- 1 |
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Lesson notes -2 |
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Airbnb - Homesharing in China |
Do a case analysis using the template provided. |
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Case Analysis Template - Airbnb in China |
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Airbnb in China Summary Notes |
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Assessment Title: "Tech-Strategy Showdown" |
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| Lesson 5.1 - Ethical Issues and NGOs |
Ethcs and CSR |
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Ethical Issues in International Business |
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Assessment : Why CSR is Good |
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| Lesson 5.2 - CSR and Business Ethics |
Positive and Negative Impacts of Multinational Enterprises |
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International Development Agencies |
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IB TERMS |
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SDG |
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| Lesson 5.3 -Cultural Theories and relation to ethics in international business |
Cultural Theories and Viewpoints in International Business Ethics |
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Porter's Diamond Theory |
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Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions |
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Case - 2008 China Milk Scandal |
Use the case analysis template provided.
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Case Analysis Template - China Milk Scandal |
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Asessment |
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| Lesson 5.5 - Border issues and Working abroad |
Lesson notes |
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The requirements for study, travel, and employment in different countries |
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Impact of International Events on Canadian International Business |
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CBSA |
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Discussion Questions |
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| Lesson 5.6 - Working Conditions |
Leson Notes |
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Management and negotiation strategies |
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Case study |
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| BBB4M Final Exam |
Final Presentation |
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