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International Business
Cristina Bettinelli, Kathleen Randerson
University of Bergamo
Spring 2014
Let’s think about learning…
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Qualification vs competencies
Despite unemployment rising between 2007 and 2011, some 29% of Italy’s employers reported recruitment difficulties in 2011, compared to only 23% in 2007. *
In 2011, the unemployment rate of Italian youth was 29%, a relatively high rate compared with the OECD average of 16%.*
*Source : http://skills.oecd.org/informationbycountry/italy.html
Source: http://www.economist.com/blogs/theworldin2013/2012/11/europes-jobless
The top 10 skills required for in-demand jobs
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1. Critical thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
2. Complex problem solving : Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
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3. Judgment and Decision-Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate ones.
4. Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting.
5. Computers and Electronics : Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware including applications and programs.
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6. Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics and their application.
7. Operations and Systems Analysis : Determining how a system or operation should work and how changes in conditions, operations and environments will affect outcomes. Understanding the needs and product requirements of a particular design.
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8. Monitoring: Monitoring and assessing performance of yourself, other individuals or organizations to make improvement or take corrective action.
9. Programming: Writing computer programming for various purposes.
10. Sales and Marketing : Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting and selling products or services. Includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques and sales control systems.
Source: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/10-skills-hired-2013-160610702.html
The three components of « competency »
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KNOWLEDGE KNOW HOW COMMUNICATION SKILLS
What are they?
Give some examples linked to INT BUS
How can we acquire them?
INTBUS: agenda
96 course hours
Pr. Bettinelli: 2 weeks Pr. Randerson: 10 weeks
Monday 8:30 – 12:30 Monday 2:30 – 4:30 Tuesday 8:30 – 10:30
January 27 &28 Feb 3 &4 Feb 10 & 11 Feb 17 &18 March 3 &4 March 10 & 11 March 17 & 18 April 7 & 8 April 14 & 15 May 5 & 6 May 12 &13 May 19 &20
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INTBUS: schedule
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Monday 8:30 – 10:30 « Assessment » of material seen week N-1
Monday 10:30 – 12:30 Lecture on topic of week N
Monday 2:30 – 4:30 Activity related to topic of week N
Tuesday 8:30 – 10:30 Lecture on topic of week N
Good to know:
• WE DO NOT SHARE OUR PPT SUPPORTS
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• « IN A NUTSHELL » will help you keep track of course content you are responsable for
• The « assessments» on Monday mornings are to help you understand where you are (and measure your progress). They can be under an exam form (open and closed questions), a case study, a presentation to deliver in front of the class. They can be individual or by team.
• The « activities» on Monday afternoons are to help you use the theories seen in class, acquire professional skills, work in teams. Each week we expect each student to have in mind a current event which impacts IB, and be ready to share. Presentation topics will be offered (to prepare for the following week).
EXPECTED CLASS BEHAVIOR
• THIS IS AN INTERNATIONAL CLASSROOM
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Be on time : Arrive on time (no late arrivals – wait until the break and then come in). Do not leave before the end of class without prior permission.
Be active : no « consumer » behaviors – you are expected to participate, to give and receive
Be courteous : listen when others are speaking, do not multi-task, do not hold private conversations (either oral or written, including texting), do not read extraneous materials during lectures, hard copy or electronic.
The official language of the class is ENGLISH: with the professors, with classmates, when speaking, when writing
Turn cell phone ringers OFF before entering class.
Academic misconduct, including plagiarism and cheating, on an assignment, paper, test or exam will result in an ZERO in the course.
• ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
EXPECTED CLASS BEHAVIOR
Logistics
Course manual: « International Business: Environments and Operations » 13th edition, Daniels, Radebaugh & Sullivan
• Can be found in the university library, or purchased through Amazon
• In course material, only sources other than the manual will be cited (if there is no spcific source mentioned on the slide, the content comes from the course textbook)
• Other material will be given ad hoc (newspaper articles, research articles, videos to watch)
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Assessment
ALL students will pass written exams during the dedicated exam periods, based on the course manual (pages 45 – 481). Open and closed questions.
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Attending students will do presentations, group activities, assessments, cases. The aim of these activities is to help the student progress (personally and professionally), prepare for the final exam and acquire skills. These activities WILL NOT contribute to a final grade.
Can you hear the difference?
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IS IT WORTH THE EFFORT?
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Alessandro M. 2012
Frederica R. 2011
WHAT HAVE THEY BECOME?
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