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Units IBUS6020 Semester 2 2022 [Normal day]

Unit of study_

IBUS6020: Enterprise Management in China

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.

Details

Academic unit	International Business
Unit code	IBUS6020
Unit name	Enterprise Management in China
Session, year ?	Semester 2, 2022
Attendance mode	Normal day
Location	Remote
Credit points	6

Enrolment rules

Prohibitions ?	CHSC6902
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff and contact details

Coordinator	Hans Hendrischke, hans.hendrischke@sydney.edu.au
Demonstrator(s)	Benny Shen , yinfeng.shen@sydney.edu.au
Guest lecturer(s)	Yi Hua Eva Huang , eva.huang@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Hans Hendrischke , hans.hendrischke@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Paul Khong , paul.khong@sydney.edu.au
	Somo George Marano, george.marano@sydney.edu.au
	Shuai Yuan, shuai.yuan@sydney.edu.au
	Xi Nan, xi.nan@sydney.edu.au
	Yi Hua Eva Huang, eva.huang@sydney.edu.au
	Duc Nguyen, duc.c.nguyen@sydney.edu.au
	Lovasoa Nantenaina Andriamora, lovasoa.andriamora@sydney.edu.au
	Robert Charles Gow, robert.gow@sydney.edu.au
Administrative staff	All student feedback has been considered in updating lecture content, delivery, and tutorial work.

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 ?

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 sydney.edu.au/students/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.

Special consideration

If you experience short-term circumstances beyond your control, such as illness, injury or misadventure or if you have essential commitments which impact your preparation or performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Academic integrity

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The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic dishonesty or plagiarism seriously.

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

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.

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