...Mission of UTM 4 Motto of UTM 4 International Business School (IBS) In Brief 5 Vision of UTM IBS 5 Mission of UTM IBS 5 Core Values 5 Client Charter 6 UTM IBS Organization Chart 7 Postgraduate Administrator 8 Graduate Faculty 9 Enrolment and Duration Of Studies 13 Change of Program Of Study, Type of Registration, And Mode of Study 13 Withdrawal (TD) of a Course 14 Attendance 14 Academic Load 14 Credit Exemption and Transfer 15 Grading System 16 Academic Standing 17 Deferment, Suspension and Termination 18 2 ACADEMIC GUIDELINES ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) 20 21 Introduction MBA Course Structure Programme Specifications and Learning Outcomes 23 Course Synopsis 26 21 DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA) Programme Specifications and Learning Outcomes DBA Course Structure 38 41 OTHER INFORMATION REFERENCES UTM IBS Postgraduate Student Society (PGSS) 42 43 3 ACADEMIC GUIDELINES OVERVIEW / BACKGROUND OF UTM The main campus of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) is located in a strategic area of 1,177 hectares in the Iskandar Development Region, Johor.UTM has another campus known as the UTM Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Semarak with an area of 18 hectares. The history of UTM began in 1904 as a Treacher Techical School and was later upgraded to a Technical School in 1906. In 1942 the Technical School was upgraded to a TechicalCollege located at High Street (now known as Jalan Bandar)...
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...communicating, and negotiating agreements with host countries. This paper illustrates how Johnson and Johnson, Allstate, Starbucks, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, Shell, Whataburger, and Sony USA address their cultural diversity. Thus, the authors of this paper analyze, evaluate, and assess the various successful best practices of these organizations to help Riordan Manufacturing’s situation. Riordan Manufacturing’s decision to open a new production facility in China has created some challenges involving the scarcity of Chinese skilled employees. Whereas leadership attempts alternative solutions to synergize the company’s strategies to address the situation, Riordan recognizes that the integration of a diverse workforce has the potential to alter the company’s performance (University of Phoenix, 2009). Accordingly, in analyzing cultural synergy strategies to help mitigate undesirable outcomes takes extra consideration, yet it is a necessary task (Hodgetts, Luthans, Doh, 2005). When reviewing Johnson and Johnson, it is evident that the company struggled with managing diversity and cultural differences. However, Johnson and Johnson stepped up and developed a Credo to assist their management team with managing cultural differences as well as employees to understand the company’s views about culture. In fact, this is similar to the measures that Riordan wants to integrate into the strategic plans of its company. Riordan wants to ensure that...
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...- PROJECT MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT - 7 VIRTUAL TEAMS - PLUS AND MINUS Write a brief synopsis of each article listed above by identifying the major points of wisdom that you wish to consider in your future projects and why these points. Virtual groups are productive and innovative than Conventional Group; virtual colleagues may start to feel estranged from their associations. Generally dispersed colleagues who add their insight to the may expect that they are affecting their own substitution. Innovation can possibly destabilize the relationship in the middle of associations and workers. Virtual groups use innovation well, better ready to share unequivocal information, which can be disclosed solidly contrasted with conventional up close and personal groups. Inferred learning – which is created through experience and social contact, is hard to share without direct contact. This can prompt confinement and dissatisfaction. The Advantages are Visual cues and social presence in face-to-face dialogue also stimulates members to more easily develop interest about one another's background and expertise. These cues also build trust. Few Disadvantage are the price pays a major role for business that is spread across multiple locations. And Minority expression is lower in face-to-face mode. IS THE MICROPHONE ON Write a brief synopsis of each article listed above by identifying the major points of wisdom that you wish to consider in your future projects...
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...Synopsis Topic: A Study of Employer Branding As Strategic Intervention for Attracting Talents Introduction: Employer Branding is one of the most significant developments in the present day context. Depending on the availability of talent, the finding of talent with the “best fit” has always been a challenge to the organization. Most of the potential employees would opt to get into organisations which have the characteristics of achievement, success, leadership, people development initiatives, offering decent, a happy go type work culture while capable of instilling a deep sense of pride and commitment. It is observed that several organisations compete aggressively to attract and retain the best talent. Hence they are increasingly recognizing that directly or indirectly the employer has to brand themselves for attracting talents. The significant observation of the present day situation is that by simply placing an employment advertisement in local paper does not attract quality applicants; rather the quality candidate is more likely to choose their featured organization to work for. Hence corporates try to incorporate more forces of attraction for the best talent, and to do this the need to work on building a powerful employer brand that screams opportunity and prestige is highly called for. As mentioned in the web article in www.unlimited.co.nz “External talent wants to see evidence of a consistent approach to employer experience; they want to know what...
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...[pic] Case Study: [pic] ONE LAIYA BEACH RESORT Bgy Laiya, San Juan, Batangas, Philipines A Research Case Study by: Mark Louis V. Birot BSBA Major in Management - ETEAAP A C K N O W L E G E M E N T First of all, I would like to thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for the providence and strength He has given me in completing this project. Second, I would like to dedicate this to my father, Pastor Joselito R . Birot for being my inspiration in completing this decade-long fulfillment of my dreams which at first I thought would not be possible but now became possible. This goes the same for my family members who always believe in me. I would also like to thank Mr. and Mrs. Paulo Sison and Family for extending all the help in having access to the resort information that I need in completing this study. It would have been very difficult for me to do this due to work schedule without their help. Thanks also to my Senior Manager Liza Tazewell, for extending me the privilege of adjusting my schedule to attend to very important classes at the University. To the Philippine Women’s University office of the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency Accreditation Program (PWU-ETEEAP) headed by Director Dr. Hipolito T. Palcon , my sincerest gratitude for being very nice and accommodating to working students like us, especially Prof. Glenda. Lastly, I would like to acknowledge all the brethren of Lighthouse Apostolic Ministry of...
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...BRANDING STRATEGY IN BANKING SECTOR IN INDIA A REVISED SYNOPSIS SUBMITTED FOR Ph.D. IN MANAGEMENT Table of Contents 1. TITLE OF THE THESIS 3 2. INTRODUCTION 3 3. A BRIEF REVIEW OF THE WORK ALREADY DONE IN THE FIELD 4 Branding 4 Branding Strategies 4 Branding strategies in banking sector 5 4. NOTEWORTHY CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE FIELD OF PROPOSED WORK 6 Rationale of the research 6 Objectives of the study 7 5. PROPOSED RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 7 Research Design 7 Sampling Frame 8 Sample size 8 Sampling technique 8 Data collection 8 Data analysis techniques 8 6. EXPECTED OUTCOME 8 7. BIBLIOGRAPHY 9 8. LIST OF PUBLISHED PAPER 10 1. TITLE OF THE THESIS BRANDING STRATEGY IN BANKING SECTOR IN INDIA 2. INTRODUCTION Brands have been considered as the second most important assets for a firm after customers (Ambler, 2000 Doyle, 2001 Jones, 2005). Due to rapid changes in global banking sector and increased competition experienced between banks, ‘Brand Management’ has become more important. Good brand management brings about clear differentiation between products and services, ensures customer loyalty and preferences and may lead to a grater market share which ultimately increased Brand Equity. Brand Equity is the final desire or value added, which is created by product using brand. Brand equity is like a property for the company, which can enhance cash flow of business (Simon and Sullivan, 1993). It can support cost of resources in order to enhance market share...
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... It is very rare that a risk manager will be faced with an issue that can immediately be slotted into one category. In the real world, a risk manager must be able to identify any number of risk‐related issues and be able to deal with them effectively. Readings Questions for the FRM examination are derived from the readings listed under each topic outline. These readings were selected by the FRM Committee to assist candidates in their review of the subjects covered by the exam. It is strongly suggested that candidates review these readings in depth prior to sitting for the exam. The Financial Risk Manager Handbook, 4th edition, by Philippe Jorion (New York: Wiley & Sons, 2007), covers most of the FRM examination topics at the appropriate level. However, please note that the FRM Handbook was designed to help candidates review the material and is not a textbook. Alone, the FRM Handbook is not sufficient to prepare a candidate to pass the examination....
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...conversation that takes place between an employee and human resources (HR) or other manager to determine the reason(s) the employee is leaving. (enterprenuer.com) When an employee makes a voluntary decision to leave an organization, it is important for the organization to find out the reason for leaving, as the employee takes with him/her the knowledge, skills, expertise, and the experience. Generally, employee turnover happens due to the organizational and/or interpersonal and/or personal reasons. To understand the factors that compelled an employee to end its relationship with the organization is an integral part of the employment ending process. The organization should use the exit interview as an effective tool to develop and implement the strategies for meaningful staff retention. The exit interview provides the organization an opportunity to 'make peace' with a disgruntled employee; otherwise, the employee leave with the vengeful intentions which could lead to negative publicity for the organization. The number of questions can be asked to the departing employee, but a careful selection has to be made based on what outcomes the organization would like to derive. Some of the basic questions asked are stated below. For a detailed list of questions, please refer Appendix A. a. Overall, how did you find your experience working on this team? b. What did you like about it? c. What could have been better? d. What is the primary reason for leaving? e. What would it...
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...Instructor’s Manual to Accompany Organizational Behavior 5/e emerging knowledge and practice for the real world by Steven L. McShane and Mary Ann von Glinow Chapter 1 Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior Prepared by: Steven L. McShane, University of Western Australia This Instructor’s Manual 1ile is part of the Instructor’s Resource CDROM for Organizational Behavior: Emerging Knowledge and Practice for the Real World, 5th edition 10‐digit ISBN: 0073364347 13‐digit ISBN: 9780073364346 Published by McGraw‐Hill/Irwin, a business unit of The McGraw‐Hill Companies, Inc., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10020. Copyright © 2010, 2008, 2005, 2003, 2000 by The McGraw‐Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written consent of The McGraw‐Hill Companies, Inc., including, but not limited to, in any network or other electronic storage or transmission, or broadcast for distance learning. Some ancillaries, including electronic and print components, may not be available to customers outside the United States. McGraw-Hill Irwin Chapter 1: Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior 1 Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behavior LEARNING OBJECTIVES After reading this chapter, students should be able to: 1. De1ine organizational behavior and organizations, and discuss the importance of this 1ield ...
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...Running head: DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER COMMUNICATION BY PHARMACUETICAL Abstract This research paper presents an overview of the direct-consumer communication issues by pharmaceutical organizations. In addition, this paper examines some of the sectors that are rampant to litigation within this pharmaceutical industry. It illustrates why effective communication is essential for pharmaceutical organizations, because it greatly affects various levels of productions, reputations, revenues, public awareness, services, products and trademarks. It also includes a comprehensive synopsis regarding the development issues related to applying communications as part of corporate ethics, marketing, publicizing and sales strategy. The example illustrated in this paper is in relation to one of the largest lucrative industry sectors, but applies to all industry sectors and organizations offering both products as well as services. Furthermore, this paper validates an overview of how Johnson and Johnson, one of the world’s philanthropic and ethical leader in the pharmaceutical industry, continues to develop complex organizational issues, such as communications regarding their pharmaceutical marketing practices. Direct-to-consumer communication by pharmaceutical organizations Running head: COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE PHARMACUETICAL INDUSTRY Communication is defined as “the process by which information is transmitted and understood between two or more people”(McShane & Glinow, 2010, p. 270) Effective...
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... Graduate School of Business COURSE NAME: STRATEGY AND COMPETITIVENSS (SEMESTER 2014/2015) COURSE CODE: ZCZB6523 (SET 5) CREDIT: 3 HOURS TRIMESTER: 7th FEB 2015 The course starts on 7th February 2015. The first class will be a full lecture session. The subsequent classes will require groups (of two students) to make their respective presentations on their selected company. Most classes are on Saturdays from 8.30 -11.30 am 1.0 COURSE OBJECTIVES and LEARNING OUCOMES: This course focuses on some of the important elements of strategic management. It will concentrate on strategy development and competitive advantage. It is consciously designed to highlight the significant emerging trends in strategic management. The course provides students with a practical approach to the formulation and implementation of corporate, business, and functional strategies. The course is also meant to give graduate students the skill to derive strategies rationally for the organizations that they are currently working for or have chosen for their analysis. There are no strategic decisions that are perfect under the current turbulent business environment. Therefore, a rational approach to strategic decision-making is deemed most appropriate. However, the strategy developed may not survive in its original form upon execution. Accordingly, these strategies have to be adjusted to meet the current challenges. Emergent strategies that were unplanned would also need to be exploited...
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...Classroom Case Demonstration “Something’s Fishy at Jones Company – from Investigation to Confession.” Designed for the classroom or a seminar, an intrepid seasoned internal audit manager and an inexperienced but willing staff auditor investigate suspicious financial activity at Jones Company. Their discoveries reveal their hunch was right, and they are able to stop the fraud. This case can be used in a classroom or seminar setting to: ● Discuss the Fraud Triangle and the importance of symptoms ● Discuss accounting symptoms of fraud ● Perform financial statement analyses to determine if fraud is suspected ● Identify and test a fraud hypothesis ● Analyze an interview ● Analyze an interrogation ● Draw conclusions and prepare fraud reports The case requirements include: 1. Perform horizontal and vertical analyses of the financial statements. 2. Describe other financial statement analyses that the auditor could have performed. 3. Describe a public records search. 4. Analyze this case using the fraud triangle. 5. What is the fraud hypothesis in this case? Session Topics This case includes teaching notes (provided on the conference website) and a video (30 minutes) depicting a suspect interview and a separate interrogation. The video highlights verbal and non-verbal cues to look for when interviewing and a non-confrontational approach to interrogation. During this session we will view the video and discuss how the case might be used in the classroom or seminar. Copies of the video will...
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...Teaching Note: Case 14 – McDonald’s Case Objectives 1. To investigate the key external environmental issues that can affect a firm’s strategy. 2. To examine how a reevaluation of strategy involves assessment of internal activities and resources. 3. To discuss the decisions and actions that a firm has to undertake to sustain a competitive advantage, especially when pursuing growth. See the table below to determine where to use this case: |Chapter Use |Key Concepts |Additional Readings or Exercises | |1: Strategy Concept |Strategic management; vision, mission, strategic |Visit McDonald’s website to evaluate its mission.| | |objectives |See an embedded video of a 1967 McDonald’s TV | | | |commercial. | |2: External Environment |External environmental forces; Porter’s five forces |Visit investor commentary on MCD, view embedded | | |model |video about current coffee strategy; read about | | | |healthy foods controversy, watch video re | | | ...
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...media. The master of business administration (MBA) is an integrated program designed to provide an advanced program in management for those seeking managerial positions in industry, commerce and services. The core subjects are aimed at developing knowledge and skills in fundamental management disciplines. The program also involves participation in group work with students from diverse backgrounds and is aimed at improving the decision making abilities of the participants in management related areas. 2. Objectives of the Program The program aims at realizing the following objectives: To provide a strong theoretical and practical foundation for a managerial position To imbibe an updated perspective on the changes taking place in the corporate sector...
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...Scheduling Crocs: Revolutionizing an Industry’s Supply Chain Model for Competitive Advantage …………………………………….. C-58 Unifine Richardson …………………………………………………….. C-59 eBags: Managing Growth ……………………………………………… C-60 Merriwell Bag Company ……………………………………………….. C-69 Lawn King, Inc. ………………………………………………………… C-74 World Industrial Abrasives ……………………………………………... C-84 Inventory Consolidated Electric …………………………………………………... C-88 Southern Toro Distributor, Inc. ………………………………………… C-93 ToysPlus, Inc. …………………………………………………………... C-99 SHIPPER MANUFACTURING COMPANY Teaching Notes Synopsis and Purpose Shipper Manufacturing Company is a manufacturer of electrical products, laminated materials, and specialty products. The Advanced Products Division (APD), which manufactures the specialty products, has reformulated its corporate strategy. As a result, its manufacturing strategy should also be revised. In the past, APD has manufactured custom products in low volume for its customers. The division plans to gradually add higher volume products for multiple customers. As a...
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