We will follow the NCCU IMBA grading policy. Your performance in this course will be evaluated as follows:
Class Participation: 40% (individual)
Active participation is essential. This includes attendance, preparation (completing readings and case studies), and contributions during lectures and discussions. Your engagement is vital; come prepared to participate thoughtfully and critically.
Case Presentation: 30% (team): Each group will present two case studies and provide analyses. Each case will contribute 15% to the final grade.
Consulting Project: 30% (team): Presentation 20% and report 10%.
Teammate Evaluation: A group member evaluation will be administered at the conclusion of the course. This may adjust individual grades based on team collaboration and contribution.
Evaluations apply to both the consulting project and case presentations. Each member’s participation, collaboration, and contribution will be confidentially assessed by teammates.
Course Policies
Students are expected to adhere to the NCCU IMBA code of conduct, including:
Academic Integrity:
Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty: These will not be tolerated. All work must be your original effort.
Attendance:
Attendance Requirements: Attendance will be taken in each class. Missing more than two classes (six hours) due to unexcused absences will lower your class participation grade. More than three unexcused absences (nine hours total) will result in course failure.
Deadlines:
Meeting Deadlines: All deadlines must be met. Submit assignments early if you anticipate issues, as late submissions disrupt the class and are unfair to other students.
Late Submissions:
Late submissions will incur a 10% penalty within the first 24 hours, a 25% penalty after 24 hours, and will not be accepted beyond 48 hours past the deadline.
Major Assignments
Case Presentations (Team):
Five cases will be presented to the class by student groups. Each case will be presented by two groups (assignments will be announced on the first day of the course). The instructor will then lead a case discussion for the remaining time. Each group should use the case assignment questions, which will be provided after the first class, to guide their analysis. They will then present their analysis to the class for 20 minutes (15 minutes for the presentation and five minutes for questions). These time limits will be strictly adhered to. Given the short time frame, it’s advisable not to spend time repeating case facts.
Teams will also submit an electronic copy of their presentation slides (preferably PowerPoint) to the instructor at the beginning of class and an executive summary of the case (no more than 2 pages: single-spaced, 11-point font). Additional documents with supplementary analysis can also be submitted electronically.
The instructor will evaluate each team’s presentation with a focus on the oral presentation and Q&A (persuasive ability, depth, and rigor), with less emphasis on the written material. Students will also evaluate each presentation – details on this will be provided in class.
Consulting Project:
You will undertake a consulting project as a major assignment in this course. Detailed instructions and guidelines for the consulting project will be provided separately.
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