Global Corporate Citizenship (MGMT-201-006 and -007)

Fall Semester 2016

Faculty Name: Siri Terjesen, PhD
Office Location: KSB T49
Faculty E-mail : terjesen@american.edu
Phone: 202-885-1921
Office Hours: Tuesday 9-11am Preferred contact: skype (siriterjesen), e-mail
(terjesen@american.edu), or by appointment
Class Time & Location: Tuesday/Friday 11:20am12:35pm and 12:55pm-2:10pm, KSB T60
Course Description:
Understanding the complexity of the business environment requires an understanding of business as a
citizen. Certainly a good business citizen obeys the law, but is that sufficient? Good business citizenship
also requires participation in the social order and accepting and perpetuating common values. This course
prepares students to be managers and leaders of businesses that practice good citizenship in the global
economy.

MGMT-201 is a course in Foundational Area 3, The Global and Cross-Cultural Experience, in the
Universitys General Education Program.

Learning Objectives:
The key objective of this course is to help students develop an understanding of the complexity of global
business citizenship in the 21st century. Management of the complex business environment requires an
understanding of the integration of corporate citizenship issues (such as ethical, social and political
issues) into business strategies. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify and analyze global business issues from socio-political, ethical, and sustainable
perspectives and to apply this foundational knowledge to important business issues.
Identify stakeholders and understand the complex global market/non-market environment in
which businesses must recognize and respond to competing stakeholder demands.
Understand the complex relationships between business and government and identify
opportunities to forge partnerships involving business, government, and not-for-profit
organizations.
Make effective oral presentations of complex issues.
Required Reading:

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Lawrence and Weber, Business and Society: Stakeholders, Ethics, Public Policy, 14th Edition,
McGraw-Hill ISBN: 9780078029479 (print). Also available as an e-text at coursesmart.com
ISBN: 9780077512934 (e-book) or for rent at Amazon.com.
Additional readings as assigned
Wall Street Journal and other sources of business news

Topics Covered in this Course:

This course will cover topics related to business ethics, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability
with an emphasis on global business.
Grading:
Class Participation (including attendance)
News Article Presentations and Written Critique
Examinations and Quizzes
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Analysis and Presentation
Research Participation

14%
10%
44%
30%
2%

The following cut-off points will be used to determine your grades:

A
AB+

94.0
90.0
87.0

B
BC+

83.0
80.0
77.0

C
CD

73.0
70.0
60.0

ATTENDANCE AND CLASS PARTICIPATION (14%)

Class sessions will consist of lectures, small group interactions, class discussions, and a variety of other
activities. Your active class participation is critical for producing a rich learning environment. The
evaluation of participation includes a variety of factors such as:
Attendance: Everyone is expected to be on time and attend all classes. If you have to miss a
class, please inform me by email before the class. Chronic tardiness will also affect your grade.
Reading the assigned material: All students are required to read all of the assigned material for
each class period.
Class discussions: All students are expected to actively and constructively engage in class
discussion, deliberations, and group activities.
Courtesy: All students are expected to be respectful and courteous to other class members. This
includes turning off cell phones before class.
Both the quality and quantity of an individuals participation are important. Class participation will be
graded as follows:
A Excellent participation: Enthusiastically participated in all class discussions, clearly read
assigned material, and arrived on time. Comments were related to key class issues.
B+ Above average participation: Generally participated with relevant comments & questions
B- Below average participation: Rarely participated in class discussions
C Attended but did not participate
F Attended class infrequently and did not participate
Students are expected to prepare for class discussion before coming to class. Quizzes will be given in
class to encourage preparation and will contribute to your class participation grade.
Screens policy: Because screens are distracting, you may not use electronic devices during class sessions
except to take notes or to consult the course Blackboard site or an electronic text. Computers should be
closed during news presentations and case discussions unless you receive specific permission from me.

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NEWS ARTICLE PRESENTATIONS AND CRITIQUE (10%)

Each student will be assigned two days during the course to make a short (two or three minutes)
presentation of a news article published within the last week. Presentations should:
Begin with a grabber (a provocative statistic, question or statement; or a short anecdote) to
gain audience interest and then identify the main event/issue covered.
Relate the article to the course, and explain why the event/issue is worthy of discussion.
Ideally, the article will relate to the subject assigned for the day.
Provide the citation (source and date) early in the presentation.
Encourage class discussion of the article.
The objectives of this assignment are to incorporate current events into the course, to provide
opportunities for students to make presentations, and to encourage students to relate course material to
current events.
At the end of the semester, you will submit a critique of your presentations. This critique may be
submitted any time after your presentations and no later than December 1. The critique should be
submitted through Blackboard. Instructions for the critique are as follows:
Write a critique of your news presentations. It should be one or two pages. You can watch your
presentations on Blackboard and consult the feedback you received from the class. In addition, consider
scheduling a visit to the CBC (kogod.amercan.edu/cbc) to look over your presentations and get additional
feedback.
Based on this information and your own impressions, describe your strong and weak points as a presenter.
What do you do well? What would you like to do better? How did your two presentations differ? Develop
a plan consisting of five specific things that you intend to improve over the next year.
EXAMS AND QUIZZES (44%)
There will be two non-cumulative in-class examinations. Make-up examinations will only be allowed in
the event of a bona fide emergency. Unannounced quizzes will be given in class, and make-up quizzes
will not be allowed.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION (30%)
For this assignment, you will be a social responsibility consultant analyzing the issues in a specific
industry. You have been hired by an entrepreneur who is planning to start a company in this industry. She
already has a business plan to cover all the financial and economic issues, but she wants you to help her
identify what potential social and environmental issues she should be aware of. Eventually, she will want
you to provide recommendations about how she might address the most important of these issues in her
new company.
Project Summary: Your project will be completed in four partsan industry description, two written
reports, and a final presentation. The entire project is worth 30 percent of your grade for the course,
divided as follows:
Industry description and compilation of industry issues report
10%
Industry issue analysis report
10%
Final presentation
10%
Establish teams: You should complete this assignment in teams of two to three students. Please let me
know the members of your team, or that you would like to be assigned to a team. We will finalize the
teams in class. I will reserve the right to adjust team membership as needed.

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Select an industry: Please choose an industry from the list provided on Blackboard. Inform me of your
choice no later than September 6. If you want to analyze an industry that is not included on the list,
please discuss with me. Since duplicate industries will not be allowed, you will want to select your
industry as soon as you can and have a back-up in mind. Once I have approved your industry choice, you
may begin work on the project.
Research Assistance: The business librarian can help you to locate sources of information, and has
prepared a library guide for MGMT 201; the link for this guide is available on Blackboard. Clement Ho,
one of the Universitys top librarians, will also be available in a class session to discuss potential
resources.
Role of the Kogod Center for Business Communications (KCBC): You are expected to have the
KCBC review at least one, and preferably all, of your written reports. This will require you to have a
written draft prepared four business days before the due date and to make an appointment with the KCBC
in advance. KCBC will give me a list of students who use their services. For the reports, cite your sources
using APA style and include a list of references in alphabetical order.
Part I: The industry description (300-500 words excluding exhibits) is due on September 13. Please
submit it on your sections Blackboard site. This industry description should include the following:
Industry Size and Overview:
o Describe the market size/annual sales of this industry. (No company level financial
information is necessary.)
o Specify the geographical area represented, i.e., regional, national, international.
o Give a full industry description (including NAICS industry category).
o Provide brief information on historical growth and general trends. (Is this a new industry
or a mature industry, approximately when it was founded, future outlook, etc.)
Industry Details:
o Describe the key products or services sold in the industry, including leading product
lines/brands.
o Identify the target customers.
o Is this a concentrated industry with relatively few participants with large market shares,
or is this industry dispersed among many companies with small market shares?
o Identify four to six companies in this industry by name (these should be the major
industry participants where applicable).
Remember to use APA citation style and include a list of references in alphabetical order.
Part II: This paper (1200-1800 words excluding exhibits) is due on October 7. Make an appointment
with KCBC in advance to review your teams draft.
This part of the project consists of generating a list of the major social and environmental issues that a
company in this industry must be aware of. The following information should be included:
Identify and describe eight to ten significant social and environmental issues relevant to your
industry. Sources for this information include:
o Current media
o Industry white papers on Bloomberg
o MSCI ESG database
o CSR, Corporate Citizenship, and/or Sustainability reports and web pages of the major
participants in your industry.
For each issue you should include:
o A brief description of the issue and how it affects companies in your industry and their
stakeholders
o Why this issue is important to companies in the industry.

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Please number your issues and make a heading for each. See the sample report on Blackboard.
Identify the two or three (one for each team member) issues that you think are the most
important social or environmental issues facing this industry. Be sure to explain why you think
these are the most important issues. These issues will be analyzed in detail in Part III.
Your paper should have an introduction and a conclusion.
Remember to use APA citation style and include a list of references in alphabetical order.

Part III: This paper (1000-1500 words, excluding exhibits) is due on November 8. This is an individual
(not group) paper. Make an appointment with KCBC in advance to review your draft.
The Third part of the project is a more in-depth analysis of the top two or three issues identified in Part II
and your recommendations for the company to address these issues. Each team member should analyze
one of the issues.
For each of your most important social/environmental issues, you should:
Briefly summarize the issue and explain why the management of a company in this industry
should care about the issue. How can this issue affect the companys strategy?
Identify the different stakeholders that have a stake in this issue. What are their interests and what
action are they likely to take?
Provide examples of what other companies in the industry have done (or not done) about this
issue and what the consequences have been.
Provide detailed recommendations about how the new company should address this issue. What
are some approaches or steps the company can take to prepare itself to meet the challenges posed
by this issue? What programs or policies could the new company adopt?
Your report should have an introduction and a conclusion. Remember to use APA-style citations and
include a list of references in alphabetical order.
Part IV: Your presentation will take place at the end of the semester. All presentations will be rehearsed
with KCBC during class on November 22. Your presentation should be in finished form for the
rehearsal.
This part of the project is a group oral presentation to your client outlining your findings and advice. Your
objective is to inform your client about the important social and environmental issues in the industry and
to convince her to follow your recommendations.
Your presentation should be 10-12 minutes for a team of two or 14-16 minutes for a team of three. Slides
should be submitted on Blackboard the day before your presentation. Final presentations will take place
on the last day of class and during the time scheduled for the final exam.
Your presentation should include PowerPoint slides. Do not use videos or elaborate props. The
presentation should cover:
A preview of your recommendations
A very brief description of the industry (from part I)
A brief overview of the significant social and environmental issues (from Part II).
A vision of what a company in this industry that had great corporate social responsibility would
look like (based on all your research and analysis) Be creative, but also specific.
A summary of your analysis of the TWO or THREE major social or environmental issues and
your recommendations for the entrepreneurs new company regarding each issue (from Part III).
Final presentations are Tuesday November 29.

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Please note: Attendance is mandatory during research project presentations at the end of the semester
(during finals week)- absolutely no exceptions. Students who miss this final session without an excused
absence from the Dean of Students will be deducted by 5% of the total course grade.
RESEARCH PARTICIPATION (2%)
Students in all sections of MGMT201 are required to obtain one research credit over the course of the
semester by participating in one hour of an academic research study sponsored by the Kogod School of
Business. Participating in research is a valuable way for you to receive first-hand experience with
business research. In addition, your involvement in research will demonstrate good business citizenship
by helping faculty at KSB continue to develop state-of-the-art business research, which is ultimately
delivered back to the classroom. You will be able to sign up to participate in these studies online at
http://kogod.sona-systems.com where you will also be able to manage your own personal account. Before
participating in any studies you must fill out a short inventory of questions online. An announcement
will be made in class and you will receive an e-mail notice once studies have been posted online. If
you have any questions regarding the online system please contact the lab manager by email at
kogod_blab@american.edu.
Late policy: If you sign up for a study and arrive to the lab late, you will not be admitted into the study
and you will be asked to reschedule online. Late arrivals delay the study for all other participants and are
unfair to those that arrived early or on time.
If, however, you are unable to participate in research studies, you must complete an acceptable alternative
assignment, which consists of writing one 2-page summary and critique of one academic research article.
The article review counts for one credit of research participation. The article must be published in the past
two years in the following journals: Journal of Business Ethics, Academy of Management Journal,
Academy of Management Review, Organization Science, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision
Processes, Administrative Quarterly. Alternate assignments are due by 5pm on December 9, 2016 to the
reception desk (or room 116) on the first floor (not "T" level). Please ask the receptionist to place it in the
"Behavioral Lab mailbox.
Important Dates
Early warning deadline: October 3 [last day to add/drop with no penalty is Sept 8]
Last day to drop course: November 4
Other key dates for the course:
Tuesday, September 6
Establish teams and select industry
Tuesday, September 13

Part I: Industry description (300-500 words) due on Blackboard

Friday, October 7

Part II: Compilation of Industry Issues Report (1200-1800 words) due

on Blackboard

Tuesday, November 8*

Part III: Industry Issues Analysis Report (1000-1500 words) due on

Blackboard (Individual Report)

Tuesday, November 22

Presentation Rehearsal

Tuesday November 29,

Final Presentations
Thursday December 1,
Tuesday December 6; as
needed: December 13 or
16
*Make appointment with KCBC at least a week ahead so they can review your report.
Policies for this course and Business etiquette

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Given that participation is a considerable graded component of this course, I expect your participation in
the course. Laptops will be tolerated so long as you are taking course-related notes in a non-intrusive way.
If the laptop becomes a distraction to others sitting around you, I will ask you not to use it. I expect a high
level of class decorum and professionalism.

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Class Schedule
The following course schedule may be amended during the course of the term. Additional readings may
be assigned. Please check Blackboard regularly for updates. If you are absent or late to class, it is your
responsibility to check with your classmates about announcements made during class.
Date
Class
Topics and Assignments
Tuesday
Aug 30

Course Introduction
Overview of the course and syllabus

Friday
Sept 2

The Corporation and Its Stakeholders

Text, Chapter 1
Discussion Case: A Brawl in Mickeys Backyard
News discussions begin

Tuesday
Sept 6

Managing Public Issues and Stakeholder Relationships

Text, Chapter 2
Discussion Case: Coca-Colas Water Neutrality
Deadline to select industry and establish teams
Clement Ho, Associate Librarian will present library resources for the project
the first 15 minutes of class
News discussions

Friday
Sept 9

Corporate Social Responsibility

Text, Chapter 3
Discussion Case: Timberlands Corporate Social Responsibility
News discussions

Tuesday
Sept 13

Ethics and Ethical Reasoning

Text, Chapter 4
Discussion Case: Chiquita Brands
Industry Description Due on Blackboard (Group Assignment)
Shenandoah Sowash and Caron Martinez, Kogod Center for Business
Communication will present the first 15 minutes of class
News discussions

Friday
Sept 16

Organizational Ethics
Text, Chapter 5
Discussion Case: Alcoas Core Values in Practice
News discussions

Tuesday
Sept 20

Challenges of Globalization
Text, Chapter 6
Discussion Case: Conflict Coltan
News discussions

Friday
Sept 23

Global Corporate Citizenship

Text, Chapter 7
Discussion Case: Apples Supplier Code and Foxconn
News discussions

Tuesday
Sept 27

Guest Lecture: Susan Dudley, George Washington University

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Date

Class

Topics and Assignments

Friday
Sept 30

10

Business-Government Relations
Text, Chapter 8
Discussion Case: Derivative Losses at JPMorgan Chase
Review Session for First Exam
News discussions

Tuesday
Oct 4

11

First Exam

Friday
Oct 7

12

Influencing the Political Environment

Text, Chapter 9
Discussion Case: Stop Online Piracy Act
List of Industry Issues Due on Blackboard (Group Assignment)
News discussions

Tuesday
Oct 11

13

Sustainable Development and Global Business

Text, Chapter 10
Discussion Case: Clean Cooking
News discussions

Friday
Oct 14

No Class: Happy Fall Break!

Tuesday
Oct 18

14

Guest speaker: Dr. Audrey Redford, Western Carolina University

Friday
Oct 21

15

Managing Environmental Issues

Text, Chapter 11
Discussion Case: Digging Gold
News discussions

Tuesday
Oct 25

16

Stockholder Rights and Corporate Governance

Text, Chapter 14
Discussion Case: Citigroup Shareholders
News discussions

Friday
Oct 28

17

Research Day to Work on Projects

Tuesday
Oct 31

18

Consumer Protection
Text, Chapter 15
Discussion Case: Big Fat Liability
News discussions

Friday
Nov 4

19

The Community and the Corporation

Text, Chapter 18
Discussion Case: Fidelity Investments Partnership with Citizen Schools
News discussions

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Date

Class

Topics and Assignments

Tuesday
Nov 8

20

Managing Public Relations

Text, Chapter 19
Discussion Case: Pink Sliming the Processed Beef Industry
Industry Issue Analysis Due on Blackboard (Individual Assignment)
Election Day- dont forget to vote!
News discussions

Friday
Nov 11

21

Exam review session

News discussions

Tuesday
Nov 15

22

Second Exam (will be proctored as I am launching a Kauffman Foundationfunded report on Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Tampa, Florida)

Friday
Nov 18

23

Presentation Practice
Kogod Center for Business Communications

Tuesday
Nov 22

24

Last Day to Submit Presentation Critique (Blackboard)

If you have not practiced your presentations, I encourage you to do so by today.

Friday
Nov 25

No Class: Happy Thanksgiving!

Tuesday
Nov 29

25

Presentations

Thursday
Dec 1

26

Presentations

Tuesday
Dec 6

27

Presentations

Tuesday
Dec 13

Final exam time: 11:20-1:50 for -006 section Presentations

Friday
Dec 16

Final exam time: 11:20-1:50 for -007 section Presentations

Diversity and Inclusion

The Kogod School of Business considers the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff to be a strength
and strives to make an inclusive environment for everyone. Dimensions of diversity include sex, race,
age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic class, political
ideology, intellectual and physical ability, and primary language. Students are encouraged to speak up and
share their perspectives and experiences. This class represents a diversity of backgrounds and
experiences, so everyone must show respect for others. If you feel your differences may in some way
isolate you from the Kogod community, please speak with the instructor to help you become an active and
engaged member of our class and community.
Academic Integrity Code
Academic integrity is paramount in higher education and essential to effective teaching and learning. As
a professional school, the Kogod School of Business is committed to preparing our students and graduates
to value the notion of integrity. In fact, no issue at American University is more serious or addressed with
greater severity than a breach of academic integrity.
Standards of academic conduct are governed by the Universitys Academic Integrity Code. By enrolling
in the School and registering for this course, you acknowledge your familiarity with the Code and pledge

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to abide by it. All suspected violations of the Code will be immediately referred to the Office of the
Dean. Disciplinary action, including failure for the course, suspension, or dismissal, may result.
Additional information about the Code (i.e. acceptable forms of collaboration, definitions of plagiarism,
use of sources including the Internet, and the adjudication process) can be found in a number of places
including the Universitys Academic Regulations, Student Handbook, and website at
<http://www.american.edu/academics/integrity>. If you have any questions about academic integrity
issues or about standards of conduct in this course, please discuss them with your instructor.
Academic Support Services
If you experience difficulty in this course for any reason, please dont hesitate to consult with me. In
addition to the resources of the department, a wide range of services is available to support you in your
efforts to meet the course requirements.

Students with Disabilities

If you wish to receive accommodations for a disability, please notify me with a letter from the
Academic Support and Access Center. As accommodations are not retroactive, timely notification at
the beginning of the semester, if possible, is strongly recommended. To register with a disability or for
questions about disability accommodations, contact the Academic Support and Access Center at 202-8853360 or asac@american.edu or drop by ASAC in MGC 243.

Academic Support and Access Center (ASAC)

In addition to meeting with me and using the resources available in this department, all students may take
advantage of the Academic Support and Access Center (ASAC) for individual academic counseling, skills
workshops, tutor referrals, Supplemental Instruction, and Writing Lab appointments. The ASAC is located
in Mary Graydon Center 243. Additional resources that may be beneficial in this class include the Bender
Library, the Writing Center in the Department of Literature, the Math Lab in the Department of
Mathematics & Statistics, and Office of Information Technology.

Kogod Center for Business Communications (x1920, KSB 101) To improve your writing, public
speaking, and team assignments for this class, contact the Kogod Center for Business Communications.
You can get advice for any written or oral assignment or for any type of business communication,
including memos, reports, individual and team presentations, and PowerPoint slides. Hours are flexible
and include evenings. Go to http://www.kogod.american.edu/cbc and click on "make an appointment,"
visit KSB 101, or email cbc@american.edu. You may also call x1920.
Financial Services and Information Technology Lab (FSIT) (x1904, KSB T51) to excel in your course
work and to maximize your business information literacy in preparation for your chosen career paths, we
strongly recommend to take advantage of all software applications, databases and workshops in the FSIT

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Lab. The FSIT Lab promotes action-based learning through the use of real time market data and
analytical tools used by business professionals in the market place. These include Bloomberg, Thomson
Reuters, Argus Commercial Real Estate, Compustat, CRSP, @Risk etc. For more information, please
check out the website at Kogod.american.edu/fsit/ or send us an email to fsitlab@american.edu.
KOGOD LAPTOP POLICY
Kogod implemented a Laptop Policy to insure that all students use a consistent set of quantitative
application software products. Kogod expects all students enrolled in Kogod courses to comply with its
Laptop Policy, specifically addresses two key areas:
1. Use of Compliant Laptops in the classroom
2. Use of MS Office Professional in a Windows Operating System Environment for all
Quantitative assignments
Professors will advise students at least one week prior to class when a compliant laptop device is required
for a specific class session. Students are expected to submit all quantitative assignments (Excel, Access)
using the MS Windows Operating Systems version of MS Office products. Visit the Laptop Policy
<,http://www.american.edu/kogod/labs/computers.cfm> to determine if you laptop is compliant and how
to be prepared for class. Please note that the University Computer Labs feature devices that allow
students to complete assignments outside of the classroom.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR DISRUPTION OF CLASSES

In the event of an emergency, American University will implement a plan for meeting the needs of all
members of the university community. Should the university be required to close for a period of time, we
are committed to ensuring that all aspects of our educational programs will be delivered to our students.
These may include altering and extending the duration of the traditional term schedule to complete
essential instruction in the traditional format and/or use of distance instructional methods. Specific
strategies will vary from class to class, depending on the format of the course and the timing of the
emergency. Faculty will communicate class-specific information to students via AU e-mail and
Blackboard, while students must inform their faculty immediately of any absence. Students are
responsible for checking their AU e-mail regularly and keeping themselves informed of emergencies. In
the event of an emergency, students should refer to the AU Student Portal, the AU Web site
(http://www.american.edu/emergency/) and the AU information line at (202) 885-1100 for general
university-wide information, as well as contact their faculty and/or respective deans office for course and
school/ college-specific information.
Appendix 1: About your Professor and Guest Speakers
Siri Terjesen is a Chair of Entrepreneurship and Associate Professor at American Universitys Kogod
School of Business as well as a Visiting Professor at her alma mater, the Norwegian School of Economics
in Bergen, Norway. Concurrently she is a Visiting Scholar with Catalyst in New York City and sits on the
board of Strata. Dr. Terjesen has undergraduate degrees in International Business, Finance, and Marketing
from the University of Richmond, Virginia, in 1997. While an undergraduate, she studied abroad at
Warwick University (Coventry, UK) and McGill University (Montral, Canada). She then completed her
Masters in International Business at Norges Handelshyskole (Norwegian School of Economics and
Business Administration in Bergen, Norway) as a U.S. Fulbright Student in 2000-1. She obtained her PhD
from Cranfield University (Cranfield, UK) in 2006. She completed her post-doc at Queensland University
of Technology in sunny Brisbane, Queensland, Australia in 2005-7. She was a Visiting Research Fellow at
the Max Planck Institute of Economics Entrepreneurship, Growth and Public Policy group in Jena,
Germany, from 2005-2011 and a Visiting Research Fellow at Lund University from 2012-2015. Siri has
taught around the globe including Management and Entrepreneurship at the London School of Economics
& Political Science (LSE) in the UK for five summers, and helped to start LSEs summer school program
at Peking University in Beijing, China. Siri has also taught at Agder University (Norway), Queensland

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University of Technology (Australia), Jnkping International Business School (Sweden), University of

Pes (Hungary), Indiana University (USA), and Texas Christian University (USA).
Siri has also worked extensively around the world. She started in college, serving with Volunteers for
Peace in Gdansk, Poland. She then interned at a shipping company in Montral during the summer after
her junior year. Following graduation, she volunteered in Israel and then joined Accenture as a
management consultant in Washington D.C. and Berlin, Germany, in the telecommunications, financial
services, and pharmaceutical sectors. While completing her PhD in London, she started a consulting
firm. Subsequent independent consulting projects have brought her all over the world, from Moscow to
Melbourne to Mumbai.
She has published widely in top journals and co-authored Strategic Management: Logic and Action
(Wiley, 2008). Siri is a member of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), the worlds largest
comparative study of entrepreneurial activity. She co-designed GEMs first ever global study of social
entrepreneurship activity in 49 countries, and conducted a follow-up in 58 countries in 2015. Her
research has featured in US News & World Report, Christian Science Monitor, Times (UK), CNBC
Europe, Business Review Weekly, San Francisco Chronicle, Entrepreneur.com, South China Morning
Post, Management Issues and many others. She serves on the advisory boards of Sisters Capital, Run
for Tomorrow, and Beal Budgeting and has consulted in the US, Europe, and Australia for MNCs,
government policymakers, and entrepreneurial firms. Siri has won several awards for her teaching
including the Trustee Teaching Award (2013; given to 6-8 Kelley faculty annually) and the Delta
Gamma (2012) and NCSC (2010) awards (each given to 1 IU faculty annually). She finished in the top
40 of the Economist Best Business Professor competition in 2012 and has won an outstanding professor
award for the last three years from Alpha Kappa Psi (Indiana Universitys chapter).
In her spare time, Siri enjoys spending time with her husband Per, 6 year old son Tor, and 4 year old
twins Britt and Finn. Her hobbies are running, cycling and genealogy. Siri had an international running
career during which she captained the English and Australian ultradistance teams to several world
championships at the 50km and 100km distances. She has won over forty marathons or ultramarathons,
including in Australia, Belgium, Korea, Malta, Norway, Spain, US, and UK. She won the bronze medal
at the World Championship for the 50km in 2006.
About your guest speakers who will join us live:
Susan Dudley: Susan Dudley is the Director of George Washington Universitys Regulatory Studies
Center and is a Distinguished Professor of Practice Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Public
Administration. She is vice president of the Society for Benefit Cost Analysis, a public member of the
Administrative Conference of the United States, on the board and the National Federation of Independent
Businesses Legal Center, and on the executive committee of the Federalist Society Administrative Law
Group. Professor Dudley served as the Presidentially-appointed Administrator of the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs, directed the Regulatory Studies Program at the Mercatus Center,
taught courses on regulation at the George Mason University School of Law, served as a staff economist
at OIRA, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and as
a consultant to government and private clients at Economists Incorporated. She holds a Master of Science
degree from the Sloan School of Management at MIT and a Bachelor of Science degree (summa cum
laude) in Resource Economics from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Her book, Regulation: A
Primer, with Jerry Brito, is available on Amazon.com.

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Audrey Redford: Audrey Redford is an Assistant Professor of Economics in the College of Business at
Western Carolina University. She earned her Ph.D. in Agricultural & Applied Economics from Texas Tech
University in 2016. Prior to attending Texas Tech, Dr. Redford earned her B.B.A. in Economics from
James Madison University. While in graduate school, she was a PhD Fellow with the Free Market
Institute at Texas Tech University, an Adam Smith Fellow with the Mercatus Center at George Mason
University, and a Humane Studies Fellow with the Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason
University. Dr. Redfords research interests include Austrian economics, public choice, and comparative
institutional analysis as tools to understand the ways in which markets adapt to changes in policy and
institutional foundations. Her dissertation and academic journal articles largely focus on the unintended
consequences of drug prohibition as well as interventionism and entrepreneurship in illicit drug markets.
She has published in journals such as The Independent Review, Review of Austrian Economics, University
of Florida Journal of Law & Public Policy, and Journal of Entrepreneurship & Public Policy.

Appendix 2: Getting more out of this class

I firmly believe that you are CEO of your own life, and must take full responsibility for making the most
of your time on this Earth. Unfortunately we cant physically travel into organizations to observe strategy
in action although we will try as best as possible during our class sessions. I strongly encourage you to
spend a lot of time in organizations, especially overseas during and after your studies. Some of my
favorite organizations (besides our resources in the International Office) are:
Volunteers for Peace (excellent, affordable option for volunteering before/after study/work abroad;
many opportunities available; work with other young people): http://www.vfp.org/ Several of my
former students have won travel scholarships for this program.
U.S. Fulbright Student program: (for a year of work or studies after you finish your undergraduate;
apply approximately one year in advance- best for students with a 3.7 GPA or higher)
http://us.fulbrightonline.org/overview.html
BUNAC (for work in the Commonwealth countries): http://www.bunac.org/usa/
Peace Corps (after college, for a two year term): http://www.peacecorps.gov
State Department (has virtual online internships and opportunities in DC and at embassies around
the world): http://careers.state.gov/students/
Please consider staying connected with your professor and classmates after our class is over:
http://www.linkedin.com/ is a great resource.
Appendix 3: General Education and Area-Specific Learning Outcomes and Objectives
It is the desire of the General Education Program that each course within its core listing have strong links
to a minimum of two broad goals and objectives. Table 1 provides a summary of the learning outcomes
for the General Education Program as a whole and their connection to MGMT 201. Table 2 provides Area
3 specific learning objectives and their connection to MGMT 201. Table 3 links the course learning
objectives to the General Education Program learning outcomes and the Area 3 specific learning
objectives, and the assessment tools that are used in MGMT 201.
Table 1: General Education Learning Outcomes and their Connection to MGMT 201
Connection between
Learning Outcome and
Learning Outcome
Description of Learning Outcome
MGMT 201
GE-1 Aesthetic Sensibilities

Critical reflections on the nature and

Not applicable

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history of beauty and art

GE-2 Communication Skills

Interchanging ideas and information

through writing, speech, and visual and
digital media

Strong

GE-3 Critical Inquiry

Systematic questioning and analysis of

problems, issues, and claims

Strong

GE-4 Diverse Perspectives and

Experiences

Acquiring knowledge and analytical

skills to understand a variety of
perspectives and experiences, including
those that have emerged from the
scholarship on age, disability, ethnicity,
gender and gender identity, race,
religion, sexual orientation, and social
class

Moderate

GE-5 Innovative Thinking

Venturing beyond established patterns of

thought in imaginative and creative ways

Not applicable

GE-6 Ethical Reasoning

Assessing and weighing of moral and

political beliefs and practices, and their
applications to ethical dilemmas

Strong

GE-7 Information Literacy

Locating, evaluating, citing, and

effectively using information

Moderate

GE-8 Quantitative Literacy and

Symbolic Reasoning

Applying mathematical, statistical, and

symbolic reasoning to complex problems
and decision-making

Not applicable

Table 2: Area 3 Specific Objectives and their Connection to MGMT 201

Connection between Learning
Objective and MGMT-201
Learning Objective
Description of Learning Objective
A3-1

Explore those habits of thought and feeling that

distinguish regions, countries, and cultures from
one another

Strong

A3-2

Discuss, in comparative and cross-cultural

perspective, the concepts, patterns, and trends that
characterize contemporary global politics

Moderate

A3-3

Develop your capacity to critically analyze major

issues in international and intercultural relations,
especially how categories of difference are
organized within and across cultures and how they
affect political systems

Strong

Table 3: Course-Specific Learning Objectives and Associated

Objectives/Outcomes and Assessment Tools
Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course,
students will be able to:

General Education
Program or Area 5 Specific
Learning Objectives or
Outcomes Addressed

Learning Experiences and

Assessment Tools Used in MGMT
201

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Identify and analyze global

business issues from sociopolitical, ethical, and sustainable
perspectives and to apply this
foundational knowledge to
important business issues

GE-2
GE-3
GE-4
GE-6
GE-7
A3-1
A3-2
A3-3

Assigned Reading
Case Analysis
News Article Presentations
Class Discussions
CSR Analysis Part II
Exams

Identify stakeholders and

understand the complex global
market/non-market environment
in which businesses must
recognize and respond to
competing stakeholder demands.

GE-2
GE-3
GE-4
GE-7
A3-1
A3-3

Assigned Reading
Case Analysis
News Article Presentations
Class Discussions
CSR Analysis Part III
Exams

Understand the complex

relationships between business
and government and identify
opportunities to forge
partnerships involving business,
government, and non-profits.

GE-3
A3-1
A3-2
A3-3

Assigned Reading
Case Analysis
News Article Presentations
Exams

Make effective oral presentations

of complex issues

GE-2

News Article Presentations

News Article Presentation Critique
CSR Analysis Part IV Presentation