Teaching approach

Online Lectures and Tutorials

Teaching methods may include online discussion forums, problem-based learning, collaborative learning
via virtual space, Ivey league case studies, video and audio presentations via virtual space (e.g., Zoom),
experiential exercises and guest speakers (via webinar) where available.

Recording of lectures

This unit will have lectures recorded. These recordings will be available to current students. The Chief
Examiner may determine a part or parts of lecture unsuitable for recording.

Week Topic Reading Assessment

1 Introduction to International Reading:
4/03 Strategy for Strategic Thinking: Ch 1 de Wit et al
Recapitulation of Dunning’s 10.3 Porter M. The competitive
paradigm advantage of nations
Video: Porter on strategy
2 Environmental scanning: Reading:
11/03 Refining application skills Ch 2 & 3, de Wit et al
Video: Porter on strategic positioning
Case: Honda case
3 Firm-specific Advantages (FSA): Reading:  Online purchase appraisal
18/03 (i) Location-bound Ch 2, Verbeke, A. 2013 (p. 79-86). during pandemic (10%): Due
(ii) Non location-bound Readings, Videos and Discussion: 19.03.2021, 11pm
1 Shiseido case; 2 Shiseido videos;

1 Haidilao video (familiarization for

Week 4 online forum)
4 Strategic Planning Framework: Reading: 
25/03 Corporate and business level Ch 5 and 6 de Wit et al.
strategies
5 Corporate level strategies: Reading: Proposal for group report:
1/04 (i) Value chain Ch7 Verbeke, A. 2013 (p.219-224). Due 2.04.2021, 11pm

Mid-semester break 5-9/04

6 Corporate level strategies: Reading: Stakeholder presentation/
15/04 (i) Global alliance Ch 12 Verbeke, A. 2013 (p.364-373). workshop (15%):
- pptx (Service provider) due:
15.04.2021, 1pm
- workshop: 15.04.2021, 7pm
& 8.30pm (2 sessions: 4
groups each)

7 Corporate level strategies: Reading: Ivey league case presentation

22/04 (i) Compatibility analysis Ch 4, Verbeke, A. 2013 (p.133-136; (10%).
 p.140-145). 
Ch 5, Verbeke, A. (p. 160-162; p. 166-
169).
24/09 – 2/10 Mid-semester break
8 Corporate level strategy: Reading: Ivey league case presentation
30/04 Merger and acquisition Ch 13, Verbeke, A. 2013 (p.393-396). (10%).
Replacemen Discussion:
t for 29/04
public Honda case study; Mazda case
holiday
9 Value Chain: Reading: Ivey league case presentation
6/05 Configuration and coordination Two articles (Week 9 folder) (10%).
Video: Porter's value chain analysis
of IKEA
10 Entry mode and alliance: Reading: Ivey league case presentation
12/05 Do we need foreign distributors? Ch 11, Verbeke, A. 2013 (p329-333). (10%).
Replacemen
t for 13/05
public
holiday
11 International HRM: Reading:  Ivey league case presentation
20/05 Why is managing global managers Ch 10, Verbeke, A. 2013 (p. 314-317). (10%).
crucial?
12 Revision Group report (30%): Due
27/05 28.05.2021, 11pm.

Note: Presentation pptx for Ivey league cases and group report shall be submitted to Associate Professor
Elaine Chew at 1pm, of the same day of class for your designated week (before the evening class).

Assessment Details

Within semester assessment 65% + 35% eExam

Assessment Task Value Due Date

Online purchase appraisal (written 10% Week 3: 19.03.2021, 11p.m.
work)
Stakeholder discussion: 15%
Presentation slides & presentation Week 6: 15.04.2021, 1p.m (Slides)
(10%) Week 6: 15.04.2021, 7pm and 8.30pm
Discussion (5%) (Presentation & discussion)
Ivey league case presentation 10% Week 7 – Week 11
(Group work; Individual assessment) Each week covers 1-2 groups
Group report 30% Stage One: Week 5: 02.04.2021, 11p.m.
Stage Two: Week 12: 28.05.2021, 11p.m.
eExam 35% To be announced