BUSS325 - Global Management Portfolio Project Directions and Rubric This Assessment is worth 20% of your overall grade Completing this Assessment will help you to: Course Outcomes: 1. Identify cultural differences between other countries and social institution that are transacting business internationally. 2. Explain the international negotiation process and identify the characteristic of successful international negotiations. 3. Understand the fundamentals of international finance. 4. Examine the organizational structures of international companies. 5. Analyze the strategies of international competitors. 6. Compare domestic and international business ethics and social responsibility. Program Outcomes: 1. Apply contemporary knowledge and skill sets to work effectively in the business community. 2. Demonstrate sensitivity to and appreciation for ethical issues and deport themselves in an ethical manner at all times. 3. Display an appreciation for and understanding of humankind's accomplishments in world affairs, arts & humanities, and the social sciences. Institutional Outcomes: 1. Information Literacy and Communication - Utilize appropriate current technology and resources to locate and evaluate information needed to accomplish a goal, and then communicate findings in visual, written and/or oral formats. 2. Relational Learning - Transfer knowledge, skills and behaviors acquired through formal and informal learning and life experiences to new situations. 3. Thinking Abilities - Employ strategies for reflection on learning and practice in order to adjust learning processes for continual improvement. 4. Community and Career - Participate in social, learning, and professional communities for personal and career growth. Deadlines Deliverable items for the Portfolio Project will be required at different points during our course. The timeline is as follows: Assignment for Submission Week Assigned Team's Country's Culture Week 2 Team's Country's Economy Week 3 Team's Country Regional Integration Efforts Week 4 Team's Country Exchange Rates Week 5 Upload your Portfolio Project to your ePortfolio. Week 6 Directions: For this course, you will be required to work with a team to compile research on a country. You will be assigned to a team at the end of the first week. Each team will focus on a different country for their research. This is not to be a book report on the country you are researching; rather, your task is to make business strategy decisions based on your research. In each week's activities folder, there will be a Team Collaboration Area to use to discuss ideas, share research, and develop thoughts. There will be weekly deliverables that your team will work on each week, and as a team will compile a finished product out of the deliverables at the end of the course. Your grade will be divided into two components: The first is based on the paper your team will submit. The second will be your individual participation, the content you contributed through research, and how well you worked with your teammates. Weekly Deliverables: To complete each of the weekly deliverables, use the weekly Team Collaboration Area to work with your team. Respond to the items for each week's deliverable with support from scholarly resources (include the APA citation). Week 2: Team Country's Culture Describe the nation's social structure, education system, political environment, legal system, and monetary system. Describe the ethnicities that reside in the nation, and how they do or do not form distinct subcultures. Describe and identify the religions practiced in the country, and language(s) spoken. Identify the manners, customs, and values that the people possess. Describe the peoples' attitudes toward work, time, and cultural change. Compare and contrast your team's country to other countries including: how does the country compare to the others in terms of business ethics and social responsibility, and why it is important in business decision making? Week 3: Team Country's Economy Examine and explain the importance of trade (trade as a share of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)) to the country you are studying. Outline and identify the products and services the country exports and imports, and the nations the country trades with. Analyze and describe whether there is a concentrated effort to promote exports in order to stimulate the nation's economy. Analyze and describe the extent of the country's influence and/or intervention in trade. Describe the country's political, economic, and cultural motives behind this influence and/or intervention. Assess and explain if the country maintains a free trade zone within its borders. Week 4: Team Country's Regional Integration Efforts For the regional integration efforts the country may participate in, include the following: Identify the possible regional integration efforts the country participates in. Identify what other nations are members. Assess and explain the economic, political, and social objectives that drive the integration. Evaluate and explain the positive and negative results that this integration has produced thus far. Predict at least two strategies an American organization could use to form a \"Strategic Alliance\" with one of the country domestic companies (focus on how a U.S. company would enter the country's market). Justify your reasoning. Week 5: Team Country's Exchange Rates Identify the city that serves as the financial center of the country. Identify if the country is a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and if it participates in a regional monetary system to manage exchange rates. Identify the exchange rate between the country's currency and the U.S. currency. Evaluate and explain what factors are responsible for the stability or volatility in that exchange rate. Assess and describe the possible restrictions on the exchange of the country's currency. Week 6: Upload your Team's Portfolio Project to your ePortfolio. Teams will now combine and assemble all of the information they gathered through their weekly deliverables into one comprehensive Portfolio Project. Although this is a group project, each student must individually upload his/her completed Portfolio Project to his/her ePortfolio. Week 6: Team Evaluation Form You are required to complete a Team Evaluation Form (available in Week 1), where you will evaluate each team member's participation, including your own. Upload your Team Evaluation Form to the appropriate place in Week 6. Requirements Use this pattern of organization for the project and address each item below. Title Page (include the names of all team members) Abstract (engaging and comprehensive summary of your project) Introduction Body Conclusion APA Formatting: At least eight (8) typed pages (not including Title page, Abstract, Reference Pages, and any appendixes) 12 point Arial or Times New Roman Font One-inch margins Double-spaced APA Citation: Include a minimum of six (6) scholarly references (Utilize the Virtual Library) Reference Page and in-text citations Please refer to the grading rubric below. BUSS325 - Portfolio Project Group Rubric Exceeds Expectations Project Content And Sources/References 40 points Analysis/Evaluation Synthesis of Research 30 points Individual Contribution 20 points APA Formatting and Mechanics 10points Instructor Comments: 40-36 points Project comprehensively addresses all required items in detail. Information from outside resources is integrated to thoroughly support each section. The introduction, abstract, and conclusion clearly describe the content and scope of the project. Provides 6 or more resources that are cited in APA format (reference page and in-text citation), with no errors in citations. In-text citations are used for support and clarity, and/or direct quotes are less than 10% of the paper. Meets Expectations Below Expectations 35-28 points Project addresses all required items, more detail may be needed. Ideas are generally supported and developed. The introduction, abstract, and conclusion generally describe the content and scope of the project. 27-0 points Project does not address all required items. Ideas are unclear or confusing. Ideas are poorly or not at all developed. Most points are unsupported or missing completely. The introduction, abstract, and/or conclusion are missing, or do not describe the content and/or scope of the project Provides at least 6 resources that are cited in APA format (reference page and in-text citation), with few minor errors in citations. In-text citations are used for support and/or direct quotes are less than 15% of the paper. Does not provide at least 6 resources, is not properly cited in APA format (reference page and in-text citation), or contains several major errors in citations. Little to no in-text citations are used for support and/or direct quotes are more than 20% of the paper. Paper shows evidence of plagiarism. 30-27 points Provides a clear and insightful analysis and evaluation of the country's culture, economy, and how they relate to the country's businesses. Provides extensive details in responses to the required elements. Provides in depth synthesis of how the country compares to others in terms of business ethics, social responsibility, and business decision making. 26-21 points Provides a good analysis and evaluation of the country's culture, economy, and how they relate to the country's businesses. Provides explanation in responses to the required elements, more detail may be needed. Provides a general synthesis of how the country compares to others in terms of business ethics, social responsibility, and business decision making. 20-0 points Does not provide analysis and evaluation of the country's culture, economy, and how they relate to the country's businesses. Lacks explanation or detail in responses to the required elements. Does not provide a synthesis of how the country compares to others in terms of business ethics, social responsibility, and business decision making, is missing important information, or contains several errors or inaccuracies. 20-18 points Fully and actively participated in all weekly team collaboration areas. S/he added constructive, quality research and provided feedback to other members of the team. The student has taken a leadership role in the team forum by constructing timelines and assigning duties. 17-14 points Participated in, contributed, and was involved in the weekly team collaboration areas. S/he provided quality research and feedback to other team members. Completed designated work assignments on the project in a timely manner. 13-0 points Participated minimally, made little to no contribution, or was not involved in the weekly team collaboration areas. S/he did not contribute much effort, research, or feedback to the team project. 10-9 points Adheres to all APA guidelines (Times New Roman or Arial, 12-point font, and one-inch margins) with no errors. There are no major grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors. 8-7 points Adheres to all APA guidelines with minor errors. There are minor grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors. 6-0 points Does not adhere to all APA guidelines or has several major errors. There are several major and/or minor grammatical, punctuation, or spelling errors. Total Points: Score