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Busn 702
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________________________________________ Jim McVittie, Chair
School of Business Graduate Studies International Business Global Business Research and Analysis BUSN402 45 N/A
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Course Description
This course provides an introduction to research methodology and methods to be used in global business research. Different principal approaches will be examined, including qualitative and quantitative methods, comparative case study approaches, and alternative business research models/theories. In the second half of the semester, students will learn research techniques and apply them in a research project. These include considerations for research ethics, literature review, data collection, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, and making recommendations.
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Rev. COLT: May 2011 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) 3
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Topical Outline
WEEK
1
TOPICS
Introduction to Research
READINGS/ MATERIALS
Handouts: 1. Introduction to Research 2. Critical Thinking
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Lecture and discussions
Handouts: 1. Deciding on Research Approach and Choosing Research Strategy 2. Managerial DecisionMaking and Research
Handouts: 1. Fighting Information Overload with Strategy 2. The Future Happened Yesterday; and The Land of Giants
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WEEK
TOPICS
READINGS/ MATERIALS
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Handouts: 1. Mapping from Simple Ideas to Complex Analysis 2. Towards a research agenda on hybrid organizations
Mapping as linking critical issues with a models output Balance between accuracy and complexity Comparative case study: MasterCard and American Express Case study: R&D, production and marketing interfaces in hybrid organizations Case study: Different approaches to risk and foreign investment decision Case study: Foreign entry mode research
Handouts: 1. A Review of Theory Concerning Risk and the Foreign Investment Decision 2. Mode Configuration Diversity: A New Perspective on Foreign Entry Mode Choice Handouts: 1. Political Sources of International Business Risk 2. Establishing the Moral Basis of Global Capitalism
Case study: Interdisciplinary framework for political risks Case study: Global moral framework for MNEs to achieve success in emerging markets
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WEEK
7
TOPICS
READINGS/ MATERIALS
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Team formation for group project
Mid-Term Examination
Textbook: Part 1: The Foundations (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Part 2: Undertaking the Research (6, 7, 8) Handout: International Outsourcing in Emerging and Developed Economies Textbook: Part 2: Undertaking the Research (9, 10) Handout: Using Secondary Data in International Research: Opportunities and Risks Textbook: Part 2: Undertaking the Research (11) Part 3: Communicating the Results
Choosing a topic Ethical considerations Planning the research process Literature review Data gathering Case study: An empirical study on international outsourcing
Data Analysis
Quantitative data analysis Qualitative data analysis Case study: Strength and limitations of secondary data
10
Establishing recommendations Presenting the results Writing the report Oral presentations
11
Group presentations
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WEEK
12
TOPICS
Presentations
READINGS/ MATERIALS
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
Group presentations Group presentations Review for Final Examination
13
Presentations
14
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