Don Howard
Professor of Management

Recommended Outside Reading:The Economist, New York Times, Financial Times, The Khan Academy, the Course Web Site, and other periodicals with international content. The Reese Library Buisness Resource Research Guide is available at: http://guides.augusta.edu/business.

Audio- and Video-taping, Cellphones, and Computers

Please make instructor aware of any taping or recording of any class lecture, presentation, etc. prior to the beginning of the class. Also, cellphones are NOT allowed to be used during the class period. Any exceptions to ths rule must be approved by the instructor.

Students With Disabilities

Students with disabilities must contact the Augusta University Office of Testing and Disability Services (706-737-1469) before the start of the semester. If you require special accommodation, the office will send a classroom accommodation form to affected faculty. Should you require special accommodations, please contact the office (or your professor) before the beginning of the semester to determine how they will be implemented.

Attendance and Participation

The willingness to share relevant experiences during scheduled class sessions will enrich the lecture and materials. Attendance is required and participation is encouraged. Each student is expected to attend class regularly, to arrive on time, and to remain until class is dismissed. Tardiness and leaving class early are disruptive for other students and the faculty and are behaviors that are not acceptable in a business setting. Students who do not arrive promptly or leave early may be noted as absent. If you are aware of class dates when you will be absent, please discuss those dates with me in advance. Remember, we only meet one class period each week!

You will be expected to have read each chapter or article assigned before coming to class and to be prepared and willing to participate in class discussions. Please understand that although attendance is necessary for participation, attendance by itself is not participation! Participation includes such things as asking relevant questions and contributing useful comments and examples that illustrate the topic being discussed.

More than two absences may result in a failing grade. An absence is defined as not attending a scheduled class session, leaving a scheduled class session before it is officially dismissed and/or arriving to class more than 15 minutes late.

Testing Format

Each student is required to take two semester exams and a final exam. Exams will be based on the textbook, lectures, and in-class discussions. You are expected to take them when scheduled (on campus, not online), and make-up exams ordinarily will not be permitted. In the event of extenuating circumstances (personal serious illness or death in immediate family - documenation required), please contact me in advance of the class so that other arrangements can be made. The final exam will not be given earlier than scheduled. Exams will generally consist of multiple choice, short answer and essay questions. No cell phones or other types of electronic devices are allowed at your desk during the Exams!

Academic Dishonesty and Classroom Behavior

Academic Dishonesty

The instructor will strictly follow the Augusta University policies and procedures as outlined in the Student Handbook (see Student Code of Conduct) and the Augusta University General Catalog sections on Academic Honesty. It outlines your responsibilities as a student and mine as a faculty member to maintain the integrity of the learning environment (NOTE: The Student Code of Conduct is occasionally revised. The latest document will supersede any previously printed document and the latest version is available on the Dean of Students and Student Activities websites).

Unethical behavior of students in any form is not acceptable. Academic dishonesty - cheating on exams, plagiarism of the work of others, unapproved collaboration on graded work, use/possession of cellular phones or other types of electronic devices during exams, and the like - will not be tolerated and will be dealt with immediately and with clear consequences. Further, I expressly forbid the use of any cell phone or other communication device in the classroom at any time. Depending on the nature of the problem, a student who is guilty of any such violation may be withdrawn from the course with a grade of WF (counted as an F in the GPA ), given a grade of zero on the assignment, given a grade of F in the course, or otherwise penalized.

Other Distracting Behavior

The classroom should be considered a place of business – academic business. Distracting behavior such as uninvited casual talk among students, use of cellular phones, beepers and online laptop computers, eating snacks, sleeping, or inappropriate behavior toward fellow students or faculty will not be tolerated any more than they would be in a business setting. Faculty have the right and the responsibility to maintain a classroom free of such distractions. Students who persist in such behavior may be asked to leave the class and may be counted absent for the session. Persistent disruptive behavior may affect the student's participation grade or result in withdrawing the student from the course.

Grading

Grades will be awarded as follows: 90-100 points (A); 80-89 points (B); 70-79 points (C); 60-69 points (D); below 60 points (F). There will be NO ROUNDING of any grade.

(W) Withdrawal, without penalty - A grade of W will be assigned if the student officially withdraws from the course by semester midterm, unless the student has been charged with academic dishonesty.

(WF) Withdrew, failing - A grade of WF will be assigned after midterm unless the student withdraws because of non‑academic hardship and has a passing average at the time of withdrawal.

(I) Incomplete - Student doing satisfactory work, but unable to meet the full requirements of the course because of non-academic reasons. The maximum time for completing course work to remove an I is one semester; otherwise, the I will be automatically changed to F.

Global Market Modules (10%)

Current Event/Wall Street Journal Discussion/Quizzes - Major current events discussion to include topics such as the pricing of crude oil or gold and the ever changing foreign exchange rate market. These sessions will be graded (lowest grade will be dropped) and will constitute 5% of your course grade.

Online Map Exercise - The map exercises are accessible online thru your D2L learning portal and must be completed before the last day of scheduled class. As you complete each exercise you should print and date each map. The completed exercises should be turned in together as one submission. You will receive a grade of 100 on the completion of all of the Map exercises. The Map Exercises constitutes 2.5% of your course grade.

Online Letters of Credit Assignment - The Letter of Credit assignment and lecture are accessible online thru your D2L portal. The Letter of Credit quiz will constitute 2.5% of your course grade.

Online Homework Reading Assignment Quizzes (15%)

Your weekly chapter reading assignments are listed on the Course Schedule which is available to you directly from the course web site (http://spots.augusta.edu/dhoward/index.html) or through your D2L learning portal. You are required to take an online quiz for each of these reading assignments PRIOR to the class in which the assignment will be covered. The quizzes are accessed through your D2L learning portal under the Assessment link. This course requires the use of a LockDown Browser for online quizzes (beginning with the Chapter 4 quiz) and exams. See further details in D2L Content under Respondus LockDown Browser. LockDown Browser software is available on all campus lab computers.There are 16 chapter quizzes (lowest grade will be dropped) and the average score of these quizzes constitutes 15% of the course grade.

Team Country Report (10%)

Your semester team project shall consist of a detailed written report covering the social, cultural, economic, legal, and political environments of a particular country. You will also cover current events related to the assigned country and offer pertinent information and helpful hints for the business traveler. The class will be divided into teams of three/four students. Details, requirements, and deadlines for the team project are outlined on a separate handout (see above project syllabus link on your D2L site). The Country Report is due on the next to last class and constitutes 10% of the course grade.* Honors course students will be required to complete the Country Report individually.

Case Study/Presentation (5%)

The class will be divided into teams of three students and will be responsible for analyzing and presenting an assigned case study (see seating chart and course schedule for your assigned case and presentation date - For example: Team #2 will be responsible for Chapter 2's closing case, Team #3 - Chapter 3's case, Team #4 - Chapter 4's case, etc.). A written analysis (minimum of 3 typed pages) of the assigned case should be turned in prior to your presentation and according to the course schedule. The written analysis should include a brief background overview (3 or 4 paragraphs) of the case, the team's analysis (one to one and a half pages) of the case, and the answers to the questions provided at the end of each case. Further details, requirements, and deadlines for the team case study are outlined on a separate handout (see Case Study link at your D2L site). The date for your assigned Case Presentation is listed in the Course Schedule (along with the class seating chart) and will constitute 5% of the course grade. Your grade will be the combination of a "team" grade (50%) based on the written submission and your individual "presentation" grade (50%). Please see the D2L linked HCB oral and written evaluation rubrics (guidelines/expectations) used for grading. * Honors course students will be required to complete a case study individually.

Additionally, one of the other class teams will be assigned the responsibility of assessing/evaluating the presenting team's presentation using the HCB oral evaluation rubric. The assessing team members will be expected to have reviewed the specific case and be prepared to ask pertinent questions of the presenting team members. This student assessment/evaluation will assist the instructor in determining the individual student grade.

* As a part of the HCB's ongoing assessment process all BUSA 4200 case study presentations may be reviewed by an external assessor assigned to our class by the Dean's Office. The external assessor will use the HCB evaluation rubric to assess our student's oral communication skills. The external assessor will not be determining your presentation grade for the course. Your presentation grade will be determined by your professor's separate evaluation using the evaluation rubric.

AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY AND HULL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS POLICIES

Class Attendance

If the student has been absent for more than the equivalent of 10 percent of class time, regardless of cause, then the professor may withdraw the student from the class for excessive absences. It is important to note that the instructor may—or may not—withdraw a student from class based upon attendance. In any case, a student should not assume that the instructor has initiated the withdrawal form. A student not withdrawn from a course who stops attending class (or who never attends class) is subject to receiving a grade of WF or F for the course. Please reference the Class Attendance Section in Augusta University Catalog for further details.

Code of Conduct

Please review the Student Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook. It outlines your responsibilities as students and those of a faculty member to maintain the integrity of the learning environment. As outlined in the handbook, disorderly or distracting conduct may result in expulsion from the class. Moreover, any form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Should you be caught cheating or plagiarizing the work of another the procedures as outlined in the handbook and catalog will be followed.

Academic Honesty

In an academic community, honesty and integrity must prevail if the work done and the honors awarded are to receive their respect. The erosion of honesty is the academic community's ultimate loss. The responsibility for the practice and preservation of honesty must be equally assumed by all of its members. Any type of dishonesty in securing those credentials therefore invites serious sanctions, up to and including, a WF in the course, and expulsion from the institution. Examples of dishonesty include actual or attempted cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to any university employee. Please reference the Academic Honesty Section in the Augusta University Catalog for further details and specific definitions of cheating and plagiarism.

Disabilities

Students with disabilities must contact the Office of Testing and Disability Services (706-737-1469) before the start of the semester. If you require special accommodation, the office will send a classroom accommodation form to affected faculty. Should you require special accommodations, please contact the TDS office and your instructor at the beginning of the semester to determine how they will be implemented. Please reference the Testing and Disability Section in the Augusta University Catalog for further details.

GUIDELINES FOR STUDENT PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR IN THE HULL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

The Hull College of Business faculty and administration believe that, for students to be prepared for career success, it is important for them not only to know the subject matter in their majors, but also to demonstrate professional, ethical, and responsible business and social behavior. Whether a person is interviewing for a job, participating in a business or academic social event, or attending class, there are some important characteristics of personal behavior that are expected by colleagues and administrators. In the business work environment, employees can be dismissed for behavior that is distracting or disruptive to other employees, customers, or administrators.

In keeping with these expectations and to protect the welfare of all students, the faculty and administration of the College have agreed on the following guidelines, beyond those specified in the Student Code of Conduct in the Student Handbook, for appropriate behavior of students in our programs or attending classes in the College. None of these guidelines is intended to limit normal freedom of speech or expression in any way.

Class Attendance

Each student is expected to attend class regularly, to arrive on time, and to remain until class is dismissed. Tardiness and leaving class early are disruptive for other students and the faculty and are behaviors that are not acceptable in a classroom or business setting. Students who do not arrive promptly or leave early may be noted as absent at the faculty member's discretion. Absences in excess of the maximum prescribed in the course syllabus may result in the faculty member withdrawing the student from the course.

Other Distracting Behavior

The classroom should be considered a place of business - academic business. Distracting behavior such as uninvited casual talk among students, use of cell phones and beepers, sleeping, or inappropriate behavior toward fellow students or faculty will not be tolerated any more than they would be in a business setting. Faculty have the right and the responsibility to maintain a classroom free of such distractions. Students who persist in such behavior may be asked to leave the class and may be counted absent for the session. Persistent disruptive behavior may result in the faculty member's withdrawing the student from the course.

Academic Dishonesty

Unethical behavior of students in any form is not acceptable and will not be tolerated in the Hull College of Business. Academic dishonesty (see definitions below) - cheating on exams, plagiarism of the work of others, unapproved collaboration on graded work, and the like - will be dealt with immediately and with clear consequences. Depending on the nature and severity of the problem, a student who is guilty of any such violation may be: 1) withdrawn from the course with a grade of WF (counted as an F in the GPA); 2) given a grade of zero on the assignment; 3) given a grade of F in the course; or 4) otherwise penalized, at the discretion of the faculty member. Two occurrences of a WF grade for academic dishonesty will result in a student being expelled from the University, per current University policy as described in the University Catalog.

Professional Behavior

Students are expected to handle themselves in a professional manner when interacting with others including professors, classmates, recruiters, employers, and other outside professionals, both inside and outside the university. Professionalism is to be displayed in personal appearance and all forms of communication, including meeting deadlines.

Student Appeals and Grievances

Any student who believes that he or she has been treated unfairly under these guidelines should first address the matter with the faculty member responsible for the class. If the problem is not resolved, the student may meet with the Dean or pursue appeals or grievance procedures outlined in the University Catalog.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY DEFINITIONS IN THE HULL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Any attempt to present intentionally the work or knowledge of others as your own on a graded test or assignment or to contribute to such activities constitutes academic dishonesty. The following illustrations do not include every possible variation of academic dishonesty, but they are examples of the kinds of infractions that will be considered academic dishonesty violations. If you have questions about academic dishonesty, please ask any faculty member or any administrator in the Hull College of Busines. It is your responsibility to recognize and avoid initiating or contributing to academically dishonest behavior.

CHEATING ON A TEST, EXAM, OR ASSIGNMENT

Closed-book, closed-notes tests

The use of any materials except those provided by the faculty member or provided for in test instructions is considered cheating. The use of prepared notes, electronic aids, assistance from others, or the use of any information obtained from others (with or without their permission) during the test is considered cheating.

Open-book, open-notes tests

Assistance from others or the use of any information obtained from others (with or without their permission) during the test, without the permission of the instructor, is considered cheating.

Independent projects or papers

If the faculty member's instructions require independent, unassisted work on a project or paper, no portion of the assignment may be prepared by anyone else. Having any part of the assignment prepared by someone else, or in collaboration with someone else, is considered cheating unless the instructor's instructions specifically call for such collaboration.

Assisting others with test information

Because many courses are taught at multiple times, it is important that students in one section of a course not provide information about a test to any student in another section who will take the same or a similar test at a later time. To do so will be considered cheating.

PLAGIARISM

Failure to give credit to others

On individual and group assignments - projects, papers, presentations, research studies, and the like - no portion of the work may contain quotations of or paraphrasing (rewording) of the work of others unless each such reference is clearly identified with an appropriate footnote or bibliographical reference to the original source and author. To not give credit to others in each such instance is to present the work of others as if you had written it yourself. That is considered plagiarism. Style manuals (such as the American Psychological Association manual) provide guidelines for footnoting, quotations, and other means of giving credit for the work of others. Your instructor may prefer some particular style. If no guidelines are provided, it is your responsibility to use a standard style or ask the faculty member for guidance.

Ghost writing

It should go without saying that having someone else write some or all of a paper or do a project for which you are individually responsible constitutes academic dishonesty. Whether the author is a friend, a paid writer, or a person who offers such services on a web site, the result is an intention to present someone else's work as your own and will be treated as an academic dishonesty infraction.