Lesson 2.1: COVID-19 and International Business
Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to：
Independent Work Before Class:
1.Read article “Why Fighting COVID-19 Requires Character” and answer the questions on the Moodle page2.Glossary quiz3.Homework forum4.Exit card- Read this article and answer the questions.
1. What do societies in crisis need the most?
2. According to the Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership, what are the 11 dimensions of character?Which three do you think are the most important? (If you are confused about any of them, ask about it in the exit card)
3. Why did the authors write this paper?
4. What traits did Prime Minster Trudeau show in March 2020? How so?
5. Why is humility especially important for fighting COVID-19?
6. How did Anthony Facui, the director of US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, demonstrate integrity and courage? What did he say?
7. What mindset blocks collaboration and open dialogue?
8. What is the mindset of a collaborative person?
9. What is unilateralism?
10. How did the Colvin brothers become infamous during COVID-19?
11. How did a group of 100 Canadian business leaders demonstrate transcendence?
Do the quiz before class and after you study the glossary.
Do this short survey after class to reflect on how class went for you.
Post your notes from the article "Why Fighting COVID-19 Requires Character" by 1 hour before class.
During class:
- With your group, discuss these four questions:1. Which of the 11 character traits do you understand well?2. Which of the 11 character traits do you not understand well?3. If you had to pick the top 3 most important character traits, which would you pick?4. What do you think is important for successful teamwork?
One person in each group post your group's answers. You can check your homework answers here after you do the exit card.
Do this quiz before class and after you read two articles.