Outline

Overview

This unit focuses on China's globalising business environment from an enterprise perspective by analysing the way in which enterprises are embedded in a dynamic economic, legal and political environment and the consequences that arise for enterprise management and entrepreneurship. The unit combines theoretical analysis of the interrelationship of markets, firms and institutions with detailed, practical case studies of domestic and transnational business activities. Students are able to familiarise themselves with different types of enterprises including the local private sector, state-owned enterprises and foreign-owned enterprises operating in China as well as Chinese enterprises expanding into global markets through joint ventures, strategic alliances and mergers and acquisitions.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	International Business
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	CHSC6902
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Hans Hendrischke, hans.hendrischke@sydney.edu.au
Demonstrator(s)	Benny Shen, yinfeng.shen@sydney.edu.au
Guest lecturer(s)	Eva Huang, eva.huang@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Hans Hendrischke, hans.hendrischke@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Eva Huang, eva.huang@sydney.edu.au
	Duc Nguyen, duc.c.nguyen@sydney.edu.au
	Lovasoa Andriamora, lovasoa.andriamora@sydney.edu.au
	Robert Gow, robert.gow@sydney.edu.au
	Xi Nan, xi.nan@sydney.edu.au
	Shuai Yuan, shuai.yuan@sydney.edu.au
	Somo George Marano, george.marano@sydney.edu.au
	Paul Khong, paul.khong@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Final exam (Take-home short release)	Final exam Short essays questions	50%	Formal exam period	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	group case project 3 group videos, written group report	50%	Week 13 Due date: 21 Nov 2022 at 23:00 Closing date: 28 Nov 2022	videos 3 mins, report 3,000 words
Outcomes assessed:
= group assignment ? = Type D final exam ?

Assessment summary

Group case project: Students will form teams of 4-6 members and work together to present one company, which should demonstrate the practical relevance of the lectures (e.g., foreign multinational enterprises in China or Chinese firms' global expansion). The presentations will take place on 19 July. There will be 12-15 minutes for presentation.
Final exam: the exam will be an online open book without invigilation. The exam contains a few long answer questions that cover lectures, readings, and group projects.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction, course overview, institutional theories, analytical tools, discussion of teamwork	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 02	Informal institutions, guanxi, business networks	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 03	Formal institutions - Party, state, central and local governments	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 04	Rule of Law, legal security, institutional security	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 05	Corporate Governance (CG), State-owned Enterprises (SOE) and Privately-Owned Enterprises (POE)	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 06	Innovation and Research and Development (R&D)	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 07	Digitalisation and e-commerce	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 08	Human Resources Management (HRM) and Industrial Relations	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 09	Global Value Chains (GVC) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 10	Chinese Outbound Foreign Direct Investment (ODI)	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 11	Globalisation and Regionalisation, BRI, RCEP, CPTPP	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 12	Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and business ethics under globalisation	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 13	Recapitulation, Final Exam preparation	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Lecture recordings: All lectures are recorded and will be available on Canvas for student use. Please note the Business School does not own the system and cannot guarantee that the system will operate or that every class will be recorded. Students should ensure they attend and participate in all classes.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

There is no prescribed textbook for this unit. The student will be allocated readings on Canvas.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. demonstrate an understanding of the key institutional features of the globalising Chinese economy at the enterprise level
LO2. evaluate contemporary developments in China’s market economy and their impact on different types of enterprises
LO3. apply the conceptual tools of International Business Studies to the Chinese business environment
LO4. apply analytic skills to real-life management issues and communicate the results to a professional audience
LO5. work in small teams in presenting management solutions to enterprise stakeholders
LO6. demonstrate critical reflection on the link between institutions and management and how this link defines your ethical and social responsibility.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

Student feedback has been incorporated into the lecture structure.

Additional information

Disclaimer

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Current students

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

IBUS6020: Enterprise Management in China

Semester 2, 2022 [Normal day] - Remote

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links