text: Syllabus  — GEB3373  International  Business  — FALL  2023  1 Instructional  Team   a. Professor   Dr. Amanda  Phalin   • Office:  Zoom  • Phone:  352-392-6527  • E-mail:  amanda.phalin@warrington.ufl.edu   • Live and recorded lectures  available  streaming  online,  filmed  in Heavener  150 and on Zoom ; see calendar  below  for exact dates ,  times , and locations   • Drop -in Office Hours  Online : Monday and Wednesday, 10:30AM – 11:30  • AM; https://ufl.zoom.us/j/4753912414?pwd=bUdzbnR2Z3dTMy83RzVTU0hWcjNSUT09  (Meeting  ID 475-391-2414;   password: f=N3A2); also at other times b y appointment   • Note re Dr. Phalin’s Schedule : In addition to  her responsibilities as Associate Instructional Professor  in the College’s  Management Dept., Dr. Phalin  also serves  as the statewide faculty representative on the State University System’s Board  of Governors . In this role,  she attends  many  meetings,  so classes  will sometimes  be rescheduled.  The calendar  at the end of

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text: The calendar  at the end of   this syllabus  notes those  changes. Sometimes she  is asked to attend meetings last -minute.  She will always let students  know  as soon as possible  if any additional changes to class or office hours schedules occur.     b. TAs  • TAs will be assigned  after  drop -add.  Names  and e-mails  will be available  in Canvas  ➔ Contact  Information.   • Head TA: Allen Boul enger , allenboulenger@ufl.edu,  Zoom office link : https://ufl.zoom.us/my/allenboulenger , Meeting  ID:   622-609-4520 , Passcode: IBTA01 . Office hours TBA.    2 Course  Description   a. Course  pre-requisites   • MAN  3025,  Principles  of Management  • MAR  3023,  Principles  of Marketing   • Heavener’s  Undergraduate  Programs  Office,  352-273-0165,  may  approve  similar  courses  as substitutes.     b. Assurance  of learning/Course  Objectives   • The BSBA/BABA  Learning  Goal  that applies  most  directly  to this course  is Goal  5: “Possess  a global  perspective  on


text: “Possess  a global  perspective  on business.”   • The two learning  objectives  associated  with  this goal  are Learning  Objective 5a:  Understand  how  the business  environment,  including culture, differs across countries, and Learning Objective 5b: Possess awareness of cultural differences and how  these differences affect best practices and ethical responsibilities.   • This course  is also designed  to develop  and improve  student  competencies  in teamwork  and collaboration.   o A survey  by Heavener’s  Business  Career  Services  dept.  found  that teamwork  is the no. 1 soft skill recruiters  desire  when hiring graduates.   o The National  Association  of Colleges  and Employers  (https://www.naceweb.org/ ) identifies  teamwork  as one of  o the 8 “Competencies  for a Career -Ready  Workforce.”   • Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to   o identify and explain the six components of the PESTEL Model to countries worldwide.   o understand how the components of the PESTEL Model affect business decision making in countries  worldwide.   o analyze data in R&D, Marketing, Production, and Finance in the context of an international business.   o collaborate effectively with other peers to a achieve a common goal     c. Course  structure


text: goal     c. Course  structure   • One l ive-streaming  lecture  per week : See calendar below for exact dates and times .  o Please watch this video  with instructions to use the Classroom Secure in Place Electronic Device .  • 1–3 pre -recorded lectures per we ek in lieu of a second live lecture .  o Pre-recorded lectures are from Spring 2023, by former co -instructor and UF graduate Ms. Olivia Lopez .  o Because they were recorded in an earlier semester, they may refer to events/deadlines that are no longer  applicable; please ignore.   • Weekly  readings , videos,  and assignment  deadlines  (See  sections  4, 12).  • Three  non-cumulative  exams  (See  Section  5).  • Semester -long  simulation  team  project  replaces  final  exam  (See  Section  6).  • Extra  Credit  (See  Section  7).


text: d. Course  language   • Dr. Phalin  values  all languages  and encourages  students  to become  multilingual  if at all possible.  However,  because  English  is the medium of instruction at UF, all assignments and exams must be completed in English. Tools and/or software that  translate entire web pages, assignments, readings, and/or exams into other languages are expressly prohibited and  considered a violation of academic integrity. (See Section 9a.)     3 Course  Materials   a. Accessing  materials   • Do not purchase  materials  until  after  the first class.   • Materials  are available  through Canvas  by following  the instructions  in the “Accessing  Required  Materials”  document,  which can be found on the “Start Here” page in Canvas under the “Do” heading.   • You are required  to link all technologies  used  in the course  with  your  @ufl  e-mail  address  as it appears  on class  rolls.     b. Readings   • No textbook  is required;  all readings  are available  free of charge  in the Canvas  course  site (see e. below).   • Note  that connection  to UF’s  VPN  may  be required  to access  readings  free of charge.  For more  information,

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text: free of charge.  For more  information,  visit  https://it.ufl.edu/ict/documentation/network -infrastructure/vpn/   https://w arrington.ufl.edu/information -technology -support -programs/wp - content/uplo ads/sites/81/2018/03/TAC_InstallingCiscoVPN.pdf     c. Capsim  GLOBAL  team -based  international  business  simulation   • Follow  the instructions  in the “Accessing  Required  Materials”  document.     d. Honorlock   • Online  proctoring  via Honorlock  is REQUIRED.   • You are required  to read  fully and  carefully  (1) the document  “Honorlock  Instructions,”  (2) the Honorlock  Student  Guide ,  and (3) Honorlock Best Practices .  • A 0-point  Honorlock  practice  exam  is available  in Canvas  for student s to take  as many  times  as they  like to familiarize  themselves with the system.   • You are 100%  responsible  for being  familiar  with  the requirements  and processes  needed  to complete  assessments  successfully using Honorlock  and Canvas. Please contact Dr. Phalin or the TAs if you have questions.     e. Canvas  course  website   • Log in to


text: course  website   • Log in to http://elearning.ufl.edu  and click  GEB3373.   • If you do not see GEB3373  as an option,  you may  need  to wait  24-48 hours  for your  registration  to update to  Canvas.   • If you are still denied access, contact the UF Help Desk at 352 -392-HELP (392 -4357), or go to their webpage at  http: //helpdesk.ufl.edu/ . You may  also chose  to visit the Warrington  College  of Business  TAC (Technology  Assistance  Center) http://warrington.ufl.edu/itsp/techservices/students.asp .    f. Lectures  materials   • To view course video lectures, click on one of the Video Lectures links on the Home Page in Canvas. Video Lectures  (Streaming)  allows  you to access  the live lectures  during  class  periods  or to stream  them  at other  times; Video  Lectures  (Downloading) allows you to download the lectures to watch offline at other t imes.   • Each  week has its own  Canvas  page  (see buttons  on the course  home  page),  which  includes pre -lecture  readings, lecture  PowerPoints, links to videos and readings from lectures,


text: links to videos and readings from lectures, and other important information.     g. Zoom —online  office  software   • UF students  get Zoom  for free,  which  enables  them  to meet  their  professors,  TAs,  and each  other  in online  offices.   • Visit  https://elearning.ufl.edu/zoom/  for information  and help.   • Download  Zoom  to your  desktop/laptop,  tablet,  smartphone  w/your  Gatorlink  credentials @ https://ufl.zoom.us .    h. Technology  & technology  help  Unfortunately,  Dr. Phalin  does  not have  the capability  or access  to deal  with  tech  issues.  Please  contact  the following. For general  issues:   Warrington  College  of Business  TAC (Technology  Assistance  Center) http://warrington.ufl.edu/itsp/techservices/students.asp .  • For Canvas  issues:  UF Help  Desk  at 352-392-HELP  (392 -4357)  or http://helpdesk.ufl.edu/ .  • For Capsim  GLOBAL  issues:  ufsupport@capsim.com  or 877-477-8787.  (Note that Capsim has a private e -mail for UF students.)


text: a private e -mail for UF students.)   • For Honorlock  help,  use the Live Chat  feature  in Honorlock  (no phone  calls).   • Do NOT  use the Canvas  app to submit  assignments ; your work  may not be recorded . If you submit  with a phone  or tablet,  use  a browser.


text: 4 Assignments   a. Getting  Started  Quiz   • 40 true/false  questions  test your  knowledge  about  class  policies  in the syllabus  and documents  referenced  in the syllabus.   • The quiz is open -book/note,  so you may  consult  the syllabus  and related  documents;  however,  questions  are difficult,  so  review all documentation fully and carefully before starting.   • You have  two attempts  to complete  the quiz;  Canvas  will record  your  highest  score.   • The documents  required  to complete  this quiz successfully  are 1) Syllabus,  2) Accessing  Required  Materials  document,  3)  Honorlock Instructions, 4) Capsim GLOBAL Instructions, 5) Makeup Exam Policy, 6) Resources for Review, and 7)  Recommendation Lett er Instructions.     b. Academic  Integrity  Assignment   • This short  assignment  requires  you to review  the UF  Student  Honor  Code  and Student  Conduct  Code  and class  policies  and  agree to conduct yourself in this course with the highest level of academic integrity.     c. Most  Common  Mistakes  Quiz   • This quiz outlines  the most  common  errors  students  make  that cause

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text: errors  students  make  that cause  them  to earn  lower  grades  than  they  expect.     d. Accessing  Required  Materials  Assignment   • This assignment  requires  you to upload  one screenshot  of your  Capsim  dashboard  page  to confirm  that you have  opted  in  AND  logged  in to Capsim  GLOBAL.   • A guide  with  screenshots  can be found  in the “Accessing  Required  Materials”  document.   • The screenshot  must  include  your  name  and Course  ID, or you will earn  0 points.     e. Canvas  country/ region  homeworks  (HW)   • Each  of the 13 countries/regions  we discuss  has one homework  assignment  in Canvas.   • Your  three  lowest  scores  will be dropped;  Dr. Phalin  strongly  recommends  that you complete  all 13.  • Each  country/region  assignment  has 20 questions,  1 point/question.   • Due dates  for all assignments  are in the class  calendar (See  Section  12).  • The last set of assignments  is due the last day of class  since  it is against  university  policy  to require  students  to complete  assignments during reading and


text: students  to complete  assignments during reading and finals days.   • The assignments  are open -book,  open -note,  and untimed.   • You should complete the homeworks individually, without other students.   • Check  Canvas  and ensure  that your  homework  grades  have  been  entered.   • Do not leave  homeworks  until  the last minute.  Scheduling  conflicts  and tech  issues  are your  responsibility;  no makeups.     f. Homework  appeals   • Dr. Phalin’s  appeal  decisions  are final.   • Send  all appeals  to the head  TA, Allen Boulenger , allenboulenger@ufl.edu,  not to Dr. Phalin.   • Limit  appeals  to mistakes  and errors;  appeals  that argue  semantics  and/or  interpretation  are unlikely  to be accepted.   • Appeals  are considered  and accepted  on a per-person,  individual  basis.   • You must  initiate  the appeal  of an answer  to a homework  question  within  24 hours  (including  weekends  and holidays)  of  the date the homework closes.   • If you believe  there  is an error in  a homework  question,  the subject  line of your  e-mail  should


text: line of your  e-mail  should  read  “Homework  Question  Appeal.” In the body of the e -mail, include, in the following order:   –Full student  name  as it appears  on the class  roll  –Student  e-mail  address   –Your  Class/Section  #  –Your  UFID   –Homework  Assignment  Name   –Full text of the question  and its answers   –A clear  but brief  explanation  of why  the question  and/or  answer  is wrong.  In your  appeal, you MUST  cite a specific  page  #,  PowerPoint slide #,  and/or video timestamp to support your claim . Wikipedia and other non -verified  sites  (about.com,  infoplease, Yahoo! Answers, quora, etc.) are not valid sources.


text: 5 Exams   a. Proctoring   • Course  exams  are proctored  online  by Honorlock  for ALL students:  On-campus , UF Online , and study abroad .  • Students  take  exams  electronically  using  Canvas.   • You are required  to read  fully  and carefully  and follow  the instructions  contained  in the (1) the document  “Honorlock   Instructions,”  (2) the Honorlock  Student  Guide , and (3) Honorlock  Best  Practices , all of which  can be found  on the “Start  Here” page in Canvas under the “Read” heading.   • To take  the exams,  you need : 1) a webcam,  2) speakers,  3) a microphone,  and 4) a reliable  Internet  connection.   • A wired  internet  connection  is required.   • You must  download  the Honorlock  Chrome  extension  at www.honorlock.com/extension/install .  • No talking  is allowed  during  exams,  including  talking  to yourself.   • No music or other outside noise is allowed during the exams; otherwise, Honorlock will flag it as a violation.     b. Materials  permitted  during  exams   • One 8.5x11  page  of

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text: 8.5x11  page  of handwritten  notes,  front  and back,  to be destroyed  before  disconnecting  with  Honorlock.   • The exam  notes  must  be uploaded  (in jpg or png format  ONLY)  to Canvas  before  you take  the test.   • One pen or pencil.   • The Honorlock  calculator  (see  the Honorlock  Student  Guide )  • NO OTHER  CALCULATORS  ARE ALLOWED,  including  financial  and scientific  calculators  and calculators  found  on computers,  cell phones, and other mobile devices.   • No watches  of any kind  are allowed.   • No hats are allowed.   • Violating  these  rules  WILL  result  in offenders  being  assigned  an “E” in the course.     c. Exam  schedule   • Exam  1: opens  Sun.,  Oct. 8, 12 a.m.;  exam  closes  Tues.,  Oct. 10, 11:59  p.m. —finish  exam  by 11:59  p.m.   • Exam  2: opens  Sun.,  Nov. 12, 12 a.m.;  exam  closes  Tues.,  Nov. 14, 11:59  p.m.


text: 11:59  p.m. —finish  exam  by 11:59  p.m.   • Exam  3: opens  Sun.,  Dec. 10, 12 a.m.;  exam  closes  Tues.,  Dec.  12, 11:59  p.m.  —finish  exam  by 11:59  p.m.   • Once  the exam  windows  open,  neither  Dr. Phalin  nor the TAs will answer  substantive  questions  about  exam  material.     d. Exam  policies   • The exams  must  be finished  by 11:59  p.m.  on the last day of the testing  window.  If you log in to take  the exam  at 11:50  p.m.  on the last day, you will have only 9 minutes to take the test.   • Be sure  to build  in time  for going  through  the Canvas  and Honorlock  log-in processes.   • Please  take  exams  as early in  the window  as possible  as possible.  That  way,  if a technical  issue  arises,  you can handle  it in a  timely manner and/or take  the test later in the window. (In addition, students who take  exams earlier earn higher scores.)   •


text: exams earlier earn higher scores.)   • If material  is in an assigned  reading,  in videos,  in a Canvas  announcement,  or in lectures,  it may  appear  on exams.   • We discuss  current  events  in class;  exams  cover  those  topics.   • Check  Canvas  to ensure  that your  exam  grades  have  been  entered.     e. Exam  descriptions   • All three  tests  are multiple -choice  and closed -book,  but you are allowed  one 8.5x11  page  of notes,  front  and back, to be  destroyed before disconnecting with Honorlock.   • Each  is 90 minutes  long  and contains  50 questions  worth  3 points  each.   • Each  includes  five practice  exam  questions  word -for-word.   • None  is cumulative.   • Exam  1 covers  material  from  Aug. 23 – Oct. 4, including  assigned  readings,  videos,  and current  events  discussed  in class.   • Exam  2 covers  material  from  Oct. 9 – Nov. 8, including  assigned  readings,  videos,  and current  events  discussed  in class.   • Exam  3


text: in class.   • Exam  3 covers  material  from  Nov. 13 – Dec.  6, including  assigned  readings,  videos,  and current  events  discussed  in class.   • Since  exams  are in Canvas and  use Honorlock,  each  one is open  for multiple  days,  and you may  take  the exams  literally  at  any time during the exam periods from any location that has a reliable internet connection.     f. Exam  review   • To protect  academic  integrity,  students  will have  access only  to their  exam  scores.   • Students  wishing  to discuss  their  work  should  come  to online  office  hours , no appointment necessary .    g. Proctoring  at Warrington   • The University  of Florida  requires  that any assessment  equivalent  to 15%  or more  of a student's  final  course  grade  must  be


text: proctored. This policy protects both the value of your academic degree and your own time and effort in becoming a  successful Warrington student. Please expect all assessments to be proctored and all assignments to utilize plagiarism  software, and prepare accordingly.   • For online  proctored  exams,  you are expected  to have:   o a working  webcam  and computer  (restart  your  computer  before  your  exam  for the most effective  testing  environment)   o Google  Chrome   o a downloaded  extension  to your  Chrome  browser   o a private  workspace  (if this is unachievable  contact  your  faculty)   o incredible  attention  to exam  instructions  (it's your  responsibility  not to get flagged  for cheating)   o diligence  to notify  your  faculty  of accommodations  or extenuating  circumstances  that affect  your  exam  time  or  exam environment at the beginning of the term (at the very least, one week before your exam)   o integrity  to abide  by all exam  instructions  and report  any irresponsible  peers   • The Warrington College of Business is strongly committed to academic integrity and will rigorously enforce violations of  the UF Honor Code  and/or additional Warrington academic integrity policies. To be a successful student please read all  instructions for any assignment

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text: successful student please read all  instructions for any assignment carefully, do not collaborate on individu al exams, assignments, or homework, and  thoroughly review the Honorlock Student Guide  on the Warrington College Canvas website.     6 Capsim  GLOBAL  Team -Based  Simulation   a. Simulation  description   • In lieu of a final  exam,  throughout  the semester,  students  will work in  teams of  five to complete  an online  international -  business simulation titled Capsim GLOBAL.   • Each  team  manages  a firm that creates,  produces,  and globally  distributes  medical -testing  devices.   • Each  team  competes  in “industries”  or “pods”  containing  five other  student  teams  and one computer  team.   • In each  “round,”  of the simulation, teams  investigate  extensive  data  that details  consumer  preferences  and market  characteristics in three countries (the U.S., China, and Germany) and make business decisions in those markets.     b. Simulation  instructions   • Students  will have  the option  to create  their  own  teams of  five during  the first few weeks of  the semester  (see  Capsim  GLOBAL Instructions document); after the deadline (see calendar), teams will be assigned randomly, no


text: calendar), teams will be assigned randomly, no exceptions.   Students cannot change teams once the deadline has passed.   • Each  created  team  should  have  5 members,  no more  and no fewer.  Randomly  assigned  students  may  end up on a team  with fewer than 5 people.   • Students  are required  to read  carefully and  regularly  refer  to the “Capsim  GLOBAL  Instructions” and  “Capsim  User  Guide”  documents, which can be found on the “Capsim GLOBAL Simulations Resources” page in Canvas. This means you should  read the documents weekly, and use them as references.     c. Simulation  grading   • The simulation  is worth  300 points.   • The simulation  has three  stages  + Peer  Evaluations.   • Stage  1 = 40 points  and requires  completing  a training -guide  quiz and a training  simulation , both individually .  • Stage  2 = 30 points  and requires  completing  3 practice  rounds (10  points/round)  with your team . Students  earn   full credit  by completing the rounds; how well teams perform does not matter.   • Stage 3 = 200 points and requires completing 8 competition rounds (25 points/round)  with your team . Students


text: points/round)  with your team . Students  automatically earn 20 points  for completing  each  round.  Depending  on their  performance,  teams  can earn  up to 5  additional  points each  round.   • Everyone  will evaluate  their  team  members  three times ; Peer  Evaluation  1, 2, and 3  each  = 10 points. All evaluations  are  inside  the simulation, not in Canvas; grades will be uploaded into Canvas at a later date.   o Note: If you cannot get in touch with a teammate before Peer Evaluation 1, each member should assign that  teammate a sc ore of 0/10 for the first evaluation.   • Most  points  are easily  earned  by simply  completing  the work;  “winning”  is not required  to earn  a good  grade.   • To earn  points,  you must  both  save  your  decisions AND  confirm  that you have  saved  them.     7 Extra  Credit  (EC): 30 Points   a. Capsim  GLOBAL  discussion  assignments —20 points   • Starting  the week  of Sept . 4, students  can earn  2 points/week  for a total  of 20 extra -credit  points  the entire  term.   • To


text: the entire  term.   • To earn  points,  follow  the instructions  in each  Discussion  prompt.   • Only  2 points  are available  to earn per week;  to earn  all 20 EC points,  you must complete  all 10 discussions.


text: • Partial  credit  is allowed;  if you complete  only  some  weeks,  you will earn  some  points,  maxing  out at 20.  • Deadlines  are in the calendar  (See  Section  12).    b. Faculty -course  evaluations —10 points   • Students  can complete  two faculty -course  evaluations,  each  with  five questions,  1 point/question.   • Evaluation  1 opens  in the middle  of the semester;  Evaluation  2 opens  near  the end of the term.   • These  evaluations  differ  from  UF GatorEvals;  Dr. Phalin  creates  them  to gather  additional  data  to improve  the class.   • Free  points!  There  are no right  or wrong  answers —answer  all questions,  and you earn  full extra  credit.   • The answers  you give on these  evaluations  will not affect  your  grade  or standing  in the class;  Dr. Phalin  will not access  them  and will receive only anonymized results from her tech staff.     c. Additional  extra credit   • Dr. Phalin  may  offer  additional  extra -credit  opportunities  at random  during  the term.   • These  points

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text: the term.   • These  points  will be in addition  to the 30  points  outlined  in a. and b. above , and they do not change the total points possible in  the class (See 8b  and c ).  • Check  Canvas  announcements  daily  so you don’t  miss  these  opportunities  since  they  cannot  be made  up, no exceptions.     8 Grading   a. How  to get credit  for your  work   • Know  in which  section  you are registered.   • Know  how  your  name  appears  on the class  roll. Inform  Dr. Phalin  if you regularly  use another  name;  otherwise, she  cannot  locate you to assign points.   • You MUST  use the @ufl.edu  e-mail  address  on the class  roll for all activities —including  Capsim  GLOBAL —to earn  credit  (Some people have >1 @ufl address).   • You MUST  use your  name  as listed  on the class  roll for all activities — including  Capsim  GLOBAL —to earn  credit.     b. Point  breakdown   Task  Points   Getting  Started  Quiz  20  Academic  Integrity  Assignment  10  Accessing  Required  Materials  Assignment


text: Accessing  Required  Materials  Assignment  10  Most  Common  Mistakes  Quiz  10  Homework  200 (10 assignments;  20 points/assignment)   Exam  1 150  Exam  2 150  Exam  3 150  Capsim  GLOBAL  300  -Stage  1    -Stage  2  -Stage 3  - Peer  Evaluations  -40 (quiz  = 20 points;  training  = 10 points ; team agreement   upload = 10 points )  -30 (3 rounds;  10 points/round)   -200 (8 rounds;  25 points/round)   -30 (3 evaluations;  10 points/evaluation)   Total  1,000     c. Grading  scale   • The following  scale  will be used  to determine  your  final  grade:   A ≥ 930 B- < 830 ≥ 800 D+ < 700 ≥ 670  A- < 930 ≥ 900 C+ < 800 ≥ 770 D < 670 ≥ 630  B+ < 900 ≥ 870 C < 770 ≥ 730 D- < 630 ≥ 600  B < 870 ≥ 830 C- < 730 ≥ 700 E < 600


text: ≥ 700 E < 600    • The total  number  of points  possible  in the class  is 1,000.   • The above  point -based  grading  scale,  NOT  percentages  in Canvas,  determines  your  final  grade.  To know  your  final  grade, use  the grading table and point scale above.   • Extra -credit  points  are added  on top of 1,000  points,  even  if Canvas  shows  more  than  1,000  total  points  available.   • The scale  listed  above  is firm.  An 899.9999999  is a B+, not an A-, and the same  is true  for all other  cutoffs.   • Dr. Phalin  NEVER  allows  additional  extra  credit  or grade  increases.  NEVER .


text: 9 Course  Policies   a. Academic  integrity   • You must  abide  by the university’s  rules  for academic i ntegrity,  available  for your  review  at https://policy.ufl.edu/wp - content/uploads/2021/12/4 -040_2021 -12-06.pdf .   • Any infraction  or attempt  (even  if unsuccessful),  no matter  how  minor, will  cause  you to be assigned  an “E” for the course.   • If you know  of an academic  violation  and do not report  it, this is an academic  violation  and will be treated  as such.   • Creating  an unverifiable  excuse  to make  up an exam  or other  assignment  constitutes  cheating.   • Claiming  to have  completed work  that you did not complete  is cheating.  Dr. Phalin  sees  all students’  online  activity.   • At the beginning  of each  exam,  you must  answer  a question  stating that  you agree  to abide  by the Honor  Code . If you do  not answer the question, or if you disagree, you will fail that assessment.   • Ignorance  of the Honor  Code  and/or  class  policies  is not a defense . It is your  responsibility  to

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text: a defense . It is your  responsibility  to know  and understand  what  constitutes an academic violation, to refrain from those behaviors, and to report those who engage in such behaviors.   • To ensure  academic  integrity, students  take  individualized  assessments,  each receiving  the same  number  of and type  of  questions from internal test banks.   • To ensure  academic  integrity, the  Dean  of Students  Office  (DSO)  must  verify  all excuses  for missed  work  (illness,  family  issues, job interviews, etc.).   o The verified  excuse  must  indicate  that you were  physically  unable  to complete  the work  during  the entire  period  an assignment/assessment is open.   o Contact   https://care.dso.ufl.edu/instructor -notifications/   • To ensure  academic  integrity,  all students  must complete  an Academic  Integrity  Assignment  by Fri., Sept . 1, 11:59  p.m.  Failure to complete the assignment will result in 10 points being deducted from your Exam 1 score.     b. Deadlines  & makeup  policies   • No late work  is accepted  for assignments,  the simulation,  or extra  credit,  no exceptions.   • Note  all deadlines,  and double -


text: • Note  all deadlines,  and double - and triple -check  to ensure  you have  noted  them  accurately.   • Read  the “Makeup  Exam  Policy”  document, which  can be found  on the “Start  Here”  page  in Canvas  under  the “Read”   heading.   • Again,  any DSO -verified  excuse  must  indicate  that you were  physically  unable  to complete  the work  during  the entire  period  an assignment/assessment is open.     c. Course  communications   • Canvas  messaging  is unreliable  and does  not always  send  messages  in a timely  fashion.   • Contact  Dr. Phalin  and the TAs via e-mail  ONLY;  they  do not use Canvas  messaging,  and no one will read  or respond  there.   • To protect  student  privacy  under  federal  law, you must  communicate with  Dr. Phalin  and the TAs using  ONLY  your  @ufl  e-  mail address. Non -@ufl e -mails will not receive responses.   • Dr. Phalin  and the TAs do not respond  to discussion  board  posts,  though  students  can post  among  themselves.   • Student -created  discussion


text: themselves.   • Student -created  discussion  posts  should  be polite  and relevant;  otherwise,  they  will be deleted.   • If you send  an e-mail  to Dr. Phalin  or the TAs,  you should  receive  a reply  within  24 business  hours.  (In other  words,  if you e-  mail on Friday or a holiday, a reply may take longer.)   • If you do not receive  a reply  within  the specified  time,  re-send  the e-mail  with  “RE-SEND:…”  and the rest of your  original   subject  line in the subject  line.   • Dr. Phalin  communicates  with  the class  frequently  using  Canvas  announcements.  Set your  Canvas  Notification  Preferences   to “Notify  me right  away”/“ASAP.”  You may  do this by going  to Settings  ➔ Notifications  in the course  Canvas  page.   • Students  must  check  Canvas  daily  for announcements.   • Any rude  or inappropriate  communications  with  the TAs and/or  Dr. Phalin  in any medium  may  result  in your  final  grade  being lowered at Dr. Phalin’s discretion and a referral to Student Conduct.   • See 11f


text: Student Conduct.   • See 11f for additional  advice.     d. Virtual  attendance   • Students  may  but are not required  to attend  the live-streaming  course  remotely.  Live lectures  can be accessed  by clicking  on Video Lectures (Streaming) on the course Canvas homepage.   • Students  can participate  live and submit  questions  and/or  comments  in Canvas  Chat,  available  on the left-hand  navigation   bar on the course  site’s  home  page.  Chats  should  be on-topic  and impersonal,  related  to the course  and course  material.   • By participating  in the course  livestream,  you consent  to having  your  voice  and/or  image  recorded.   • On days  when  the course  is rescheduled  due to Dr. Phalin’s  Board  of Governors  duties  (see calendar),  class  will be 100%  online in Dr. Phalin’s Zoom office, and students may but are not required to attend and participate in the course there.   Those lectures will be recorded and posted at a later time.


text: e. Accommodations   • Students  with  disabilities  who  experience  learning  barriers  and would  like to request  academic  accommodations  should  connect with the disability Resource Center by visiting https://disability.ufl.edu/students/get -started .  • Once  registered,  students  will receive  an accommodation  letter,  which  must  be sent  to Dr. Phalin  via e-mail,  when  requesting accommodations.   • It is important  for students  to e-mail  their  accommodation  letter to  Dr. Phalin  directly  and discuss  their  access  needs with  her. In other words, students should e -mail Dr. Phalin even though the DRC sends a letter to her; many letters require  additional information so accommodations can be implemented correctly.   • To expedite  the process  and ensure  that accommodations  can be made  for all assignments  and exams, please  submit  requests by the end of drop -add.   • For more  information,  please  visit https://disability.ufl. edu/students/accommodations/  or call 352-392-8565.     10 University  Policies  & Resources   a. UF policies  on attendance,  exams,  and grading   • https://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/academic -regulations/attendance

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text: -regulations/attendance -policies/   • https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/exams.aspx   • https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/grades.aspx     b. UF faculty  evaluations   • Students  are expected  to provide  professional  and respectful  feedback  on the quality  of instruction  in this course  by  completing course evaluations online via GatorEvals.   • Guidance  on how  to give feedback  in a professional  and respectful  manner  is available  at  https://gatorevals.aa.ufl.edu/students/ .  • Students  will be notified  when  the evaluation  period  opens,  and can complete  evaluations  through  the email  they  receive  from GatorEvals , in their Canvas course menu under GatorEvals, or via https://ufl.bluera.com/ufl/ .  • Summaries  of course  evaluation  results  are available  to students  at https://gatorevals.aa.ufl.edu/public -results/ .    c. Grievance  process   • Should you have issues with your experience in this course that cannot be resolved with the professor, department, or  program,  please  visit https://distance.ufl.edu/state -authorization -status/#student -complaint  if you are an online


text: -complaint  if you are an online  student  or  https://sccr.dso.ufl.edu/policies/student -honor -%20code -student -conduct -code/  if you are an on -campus student.     d. Counseling,  emergency  assistance,  and campus  resources  for health  and wellness   • Your  well-being  is important  to Dr. Phalin  and the University  of Florida.   • The U Matter,  We Care  initiative ( https://umatter.ufl.edu/ )is committed  to creating  a culture  of care  on our  campus  by  encouraging members of our community to look out for one another and to reach out for help if a member of our  community is in need.   • If you or a friend  is in distress,  please  contact umatter@ufl.edu  so that the U Matter,  We Care  Team  can reach out  to the  student in distress.   • A nighttime  and weekend  crisis  counselor  is available  by phone  at 352-392-1575.   • The U Matter,  We Care  Team  can help  connect  students  to the many  other  helping  resources  available  including,  but not  limited to, Victim Advocates, Housing staff, and the Counseling and Wellness Center.


text: staff, and the Counseling and Wellness Center.   • Please  remember  that asking  for help  is a sign of strength. In  case  of emergency,  call 9-1-1.    Other  resources  include:   • Counseling  and Wellness  Center:  https://counseling.ufl.edu/ , 392-1575   • Student  Health  Care  Center:  https://shcc.ufl.edu/ , 352-392-1161   • UF Health  Shands  Emergency  Room/Trauma  Center:  https://ufhealth.org/uf -health -shands -emergency -room -trauma -  center , 352-733-0111; ER location 1515 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608   • University  Police  Department:  https://police.ufl.edu/  392-1111  or 9-1-1 for emergencies   • Sexual  Assault  Recovery  Services  (SARS):  Student  Health  Care  Center,  392-1161     e. Academic  resources   • UF Student  Success:  https://studentsuccess.ufl.edu/ . A central  hub of info for tutoring,  coaching,  mentoring,  and more.   • Career  Connections  Center:  https


text: • Career  Connections  Center:  https ://career.ufl.edu/ , 392-1601.  Career  assistance  and counseling.   • Library  Support:  http://cms.uflib.ufl.edu/ask . Various  ways  to receive  assistance  with  the libraries  or finding  resources.   • Teaching  Center:  http://teachingcenter.ufl.edu/ , 392-2010  or 392-6420.  General  study  skills  and tutoring.   • Writing  Studio:  http://writing.ufl.edu/writing -studio/ , 846-1138.  Help  brainstorming,  formatting,  and writing  papers.


text: h. In-class recording   • Students are allowed to record video or audio of class lectures. However, the purposes for which these recordings may be  used are strictly controlled.  The only allowable purposes are (1) for personal educational use, (2) in connection with a  complaint  to the university,  or (3) as evidence  in, or in preparation  for, a criminal  or civil proceeding.  All other  purposes  are  prohibited.  Specifically, students may not publish recorded lectures without the written consent of the inst ructor.     • A “class  lecture”  is an educational  presentation  intended  to inform  or teach  enrolled  students  about  a particular  subject,  including any instructor -led discussions that form part of the presentation, and delivered by any instructor hired or  appointed by the University, or by a guest instructor, as part of a University of Florida course. A class lecture does   not includ e lab sessions,  student  presentations,  clinical  presentations  such  as patient history,  academic  exercises  involving  solely  student  participation,  assessments  (quizzes,  tests,  exams),  field  trips,  private  conversations  between  students  in the  class or between a student and the faculty or lecturer during a class session.     • Publication without permission of the instructor is prohibited. To “publish” means

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text: the instructor is prohibited. To “publish” means to share, transmit, circulate, distribute,   or provide access to a recording, regardless of format or m edium, to another person (or persons), including but not limited  to another student within the same class section. Additionally, a recording, or transcript of a recording, is considered  published  if it is posted  on or uploaded  to, in whole  or in part,  any media  platform,  including  but not limited  to social  media,  book, magazine, newspaper, leaflet, or third -party note/tutoring services . A student who publishes a recording without  written consent may be subject to a civil cause of action instituted by a person injured by the publication and/or discipline  under UF Regulation 4.040 Student Honor Code and Student Conduct Code .    11 How  to Get  the Most  out of This Course   a. Use the syllabus  and course  documentation   • Yes, syllabi  are long  and cumbersome,  for you and professors  alike.  But…   • In a class  with  >800  students,  the syllabus  facilitates  efficient  information  flow  and communication so  Dr. Phalin  and the TAs  have time to engage personally with the maximum number of students possible.   • The syllabus  and all referenced  documents  contain


text: and all referenced  documents  contain  all the information  you need  to succeed  in this course.  Promise.  Searching these documents first is the fastes t way to get the answers you may need.   • Read  the syllabus  and all referenced  documents  fully  and carefully  and ensure  that you understand  all course  policies.   • If you have  questions,  let Dr. Phalin  or the TAs know.     b. Decide  what  grade  you want  to earn   • Everyone  has different  goals,  and that is fine.  Set yours,  and then  meet  with  Dr. Phalin in  online  office  hours  at the  beginning of the term to create a game plan to get where you want to be.     c. Maximize  points  earned —even  if you think  you’ll  earn  your  preferred  grade  easily   • Many  students  think  they  can easily  earn  their  preferred  grade  by doing  the bare  minimum,  and then finish  the semester  a  few points short.   • Remember,  your  grade  is your  grade,  even  if you are 0.00001  points  from  the next  letter.   • Years  of grade  data  from  this


text: Years  of grade  data  from  this class  show  that students  need  every  point  they  can get, so don’t  let anything  slide.   • Keep  on top of deadlines! Notice  the point  breakdown  in Section  8b: A large  number  of points  are completion —all you have  to do is finish, good or bad. Missing deadlines = missing free points.   • Do ALL the extra  credit.     d. Meet  with  Dr. Phalin  and the TAs ASAP   • Ask for help  immediately.  If you ask for advice  after  Exam  2, it is usually  too late to affect  your  final  grade.   • Come  to online  office  hours  anytime,  for any reason.  Need  to complain?  Compliment?  Get feedback?  We love  to hear it  all!  Come see us —that’s why we are here, and truthfully, we spend most of our office hours alone. Please change that.   • If you plan  to ask Dr.  Phalin for  a recommendation  letter  or reference, you  must attend  online  office  hours.  Dr. Phalin does  not provide  recommendations/references  for students  she does  not know  personally.  Visit  the “Start


text: personally.  Visit  the “Start  Here”  page  in Canvas  to read the “Recommendation Letter  Instructions” for specifics.  Dr. Phalin may or may not have time to write a  recommendation letter, depending on her schedule at the time of the request.     e. Keep  track  of all deadlines   • This is so important  it’s mentioned  multiple  times.  Your  grade  can improve  significantly  by simply  completing  work.  If you  miss free points, your grade suffers, and there is no way to make it up.


text: f. Review  previous  coursework   • This course  uses  concepts  and methods  contained  in the pre-reqs  for MAN  3025  and MAR  3023 —microeconomics,  macroeconomics, algebra, and basic accounting.  Finance  is not a pre -requisite, but we  may use/learn some  basics.   • If at any point  during  the semester  you need  to review  concepts  from  previous  courses,  please  see the document   “Resources  for Review”  in Canvas  on the “Start Here”  page.      g. Communicate  professionally   • Students  should  conduct  themselves  professionally  when  communicating  with  Dr. Phalin  or the TAs.  • E-mails  should  be written  as letters,  not as texts.   • Messages  should  be concise,  clear, business -like, and without  slang,  abbreviations,  and language  that might  be  misinterpreted as rude.   • If you are frustrated  by something,  wait  a few hours  before  angrily  typing  an e-mail  to Dr. Phalin  or TAs.  • Tone  is very  difficult  to convey  electronically.  Before  sending  an e-mail,  imagine  stating  the

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text: an e-mail,  imagine  stating  the e-mail  to Dr. Phalin’s face,  or to  that of a boss or potential employer. Imagine the response. If the result makes you uncomfortable, rewrite your e -mail in  more professional and polite language before you send it.   • Send  a “thank  you”  e-mail  to Dr.  Phalin  or the TAs if we have  assisted  you.  This is not because  we like hearing  “thank  you”  (although it is pleasant),  but because  this is excellent practice  for the  business world. It is a good habit to  develop;  people  rarely write “thank you” follow -ups these days, and these small niceties can help you stand out —in a good way.     12 Weekly Schedule   • Check  Canvas  daily  for any updates/changes.  Additional  extra -credit  opportunities  may  be offered  at random.   • All deadlines  and exam  times  are in U.S. Eastern  time.     Week  Date  In-class  work  Readings   for next  class  Assignments  Due  1 Aug.  23 (W) Live lecture, Heavener 150, 11:45AM:   1. Syllabus and Course Overview  PESTEL Reading


text: and Course Overview  PESTEL Reading    2 Aug.  28 (M)   Live lecture, Heavener 150, 11:45AM:   1. Introduction to PESTEL Analysis  1. FBI Report   2. EuroFins  Rpt  3. Capsim Global   User Guide    Aug.  30 (W) Pre-recorded lectures:   1. Introduction  to Capsim Global  Simulation and the Global Genomics  Industry (Begin @ 1:08)   2. Introduction  to Capsim Global User  Guide (Begin @ 00:35)     Aug. 31 (R)    1. Getting Started Quiz due 11:59PM   Sept. 1 (F)    1. Deadline to authorize charges for  Capsim  AND  log in to Capsim  via Canvas  11:59PM   2. Capsim  GLOBAL  Team  Formation  deadline, 11:59PM   3.Accessing  Required  Materials  Assignment due , 11:59PM   4. Academic  Integrity  Assignment  due  11:59PM   1. 5. Most  Common  Mistakes  Quiz  due,  11:59PM   3 Sept.


text: 3 Sept.  4 (M) Labor  Day — University  Closed    Sept.  6 (W) Live lecture, Heavener 150, 11:45AM:   1. Introduction to PESTEL Analysis   2. US PESTEL    US  Readings/Videos  1. 1. Capsim  GLOBAL  Training  due 11:59PM   2. 2. Capsim  GLOBAL  User  Guide  Quiz  due  11:59PM    Sept. 8 (F)    1. Capsim Global User Guide EC due,  11:59PM   Sept.  11 (M) Live lecture, Heavener 150, 11:45AM:   1. US PESTEL


text: 4   Sept.  13 (W) Pre-recorded lecture:   1. US RMPF and Capsim walk -through   (Begin @ 2:30)  Germany  Readings/Videos    Sept.  15 (F)   1. US HW due , 11:59PM   2. Team Agreement Upload deadline,  11:59PM   3. Capsim Global Peer Evaluation 1 due,  11:59PM       5 Sept.  18 (M) Live lecture, Heavener 150, 11:45AM:   1. Germany PESTEL     Sept.  19 (T)   1. Capsim  Global Practice Round 1 due,  11:59PM   Sept.  20 (W) Pre-recorded Lecture :  1. Germany RMPF , Balanced Scorecar d,  and Practice Round 1 Debrief  (Begin @  1:11)    China  Readings/Videos    Sept. 22 (F)    1. Capsim Global Practice Round 1 EC due,  11:59PM   6 Sept.  25 (M) Live lecture, Heavener 150, 11:45AM:

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text: 11:45AM:   1. Germany PESTEL   2. China PESTEL     Sept.  26 (T)   1. Capsim  Global Practice Round 2 due,  11:59PM   Sept.  27 (W) Pre-recorded Lecture :  1. China  RMPF * and Practice Round 2  Debrief  (Begin @ 29:30)   *Note correction  see OL e -mail    Sept.  29 (F)   1. Capsim Global Practice Round 2 EC due,  11:59PM   2. Germany HW due, 11:59PM   7 Oct. 2 (M) Live lecture, Heavener 150, 11:45AM:   1. China PESTEL       Oct.  3 (T)   1. Capsim Global Practice Round 3 due,  11:59PM   Oct. 4 (W) Live lecture, Heavener 150, 11:45AM:   1. China PESTEL   2. Exam 1 Review    Canada  Readings/Videos    Oct.  6 (F)   1. Capsim  Global Practice Round 3


text: Capsim  Global Practice Round 3 EC due,  11:59PM   2. China  HW due, 11:59PM    Exam  1  Exam  opens  Oct.  8 (Sun.)  12AM   Exam  closes  Oct.  10 (T) 11:59PM —finish  exam  by 11:59PM   8 Oct. 9 (M) Live lecture, Heavener 150, 11:45AM:   1. Canada PESTEL     Oct.  10 (T)     Oct. 11 (W) Pre-recorded Lecture:   1. Practice Round 3 Debrief, Canada  RMPF, and Emergency Loans    Mexico  Readings/Videos    Oct.  13 (F)   1. Canada HW due, 11:59PM   9 Oct. 16 (M) Live lecture, Heavener 150, 11:45AM:   1. Mexico PESTEL     Oct.  17 (T)   1. Capsim Global Round 1 due, 11:59PM


text: Oct. 18 (W) Pre-recorded Lecture:   1. Mexico RMPF and Round 1 Debrief   (begin @ 00:30)  UK  Readings/Videos    Oct.  20 (F)   1. Capsim Global Round 1 EC due,  11:59PM   2. Mexico HW due, 11:59PM       10 Oct. 23 (M) Live lecture, Heavener 150, 11:45AM:   1. UK PESTEL     Oct.  24 (T)   1. Capsim Global Round 2 due, 11:59PM   Oct. 25 (W) Pre-recorded Lecture:   1. UK RMPF and Round 2 Debrief  (begin  @1:09:40)  Russia  Readings/Videos    Oct.  27 (F)   1. Capsim Global Round 2 EC due,  11:59PM   2. UK  HW due, 11:59PM   3. Capsim Global Peer Evaluation 2 due,  11:59PM   11 Oct. 30 (M) Live lecture, Heavener 150, 11:45AM:

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text: 11:45AM:   1. Russia PESTEL     Oct.  31 (T)   1. Capsim  Global Round 3 due, 11:59PM   2. Midterm Feedback Survey due,  11:59PM   Nov.  1 (W) Pre-recorded Lecture:   1. Russia RMPF and Round 3 Debrief   (begin @ 00:28)  Japan  Readings/Videos    Nov.  3 (F)   1. Capsim Global Round 3 EC due,  11:59PM   2. Russia HW due, 11:59PM   12 Nov.  6 (M) Live lecture, Heavener 150, 11:45AM:   1. Japan PESTEL     Nov.  7 (T)   1. Capsim Global Round 4 due, 11:59PM   Nov.  8 (W) Pre-recorded Lecture:   1. Japan RMPF , Round 4 Debrief , and  Pro Forma Review  (begin @1:40)  India  Readings/Vid eos   Nov.  10 (F)   1. Capsim Global Round 4 EC due,


text: Capsim Global Round 4 EC due,  11:59PM   2. Japan HW due, 11:59PM    Exam  2  Exam  opens  Nov.  12 (Sun.)  12AM   Exam  closes  Nov.  14 (T) 11:59PM —finish  exam  by 11:59PM   13 Nov.  13 (M) Live lecture, Heavener 150, 11:45AM:   1. India PESTEL     Nov.  14 (T)   1. Capsim Global Round 5 due, 11:59PM   Nov.  15 (W) Pre-recorded Lecture:   1. India RMPF and Round 5 Debrief,  and Pro Forma Review  (begin @00:45)  Southeast Asia  Readings/Videos    Nov.  17 (F)   1. Capsim Global Round 5 EC due,  11:59PM   2. India HW due, 11:59PM   14   Nov.  20 (M) Live lecture, Heavener 150, 11:45AM:   1. Southeast Asia PESTEL   2. Sub -Saharan Africa PESTEL


text: Sub -Saharan Africa PESTEL     Nov.  21 (T) Pre-recorded Lectures:   1. Southeast Asia RMPF  and Round 6  Debrief  (begin @0:55)   1. Capsim Global Round 6 due, 11:59PM


text: 2. Sub-Saharan Africa RMPF  (begin  @0:55)   Nov.  22 (W) Thanksgiving  Holiday  — University  Closed   Nov.  24 (F)  Sub-Saharan Africa  Readings/Videos  1. Capsim Global Round 6 EC due,  11:59PM   2. Southeast Asia HW due, 11:59PM   3. Sub -Saharan Africa HW due, 11:59PM   15   Nov.  27 (M) Live lecture, Heavener 150, 11:45AM:   1. Middle East and North America  PESTEL     Nov.  28 (T)   1. Capsim Global Round 7 due, 11:59PM     Nov.  29 (W) Pre-recorded Lecture:   1. Middle East and North Africa RMPF   (begin @31:39)   2. Round 7 Debrief  (begin @00:50)   3. Wrap -up Recommendations for  Round 8  (begin @ 1:06:25)  Middle East and  North Africa  Readings/Videos    Dec.  1 (F)   1. Capsim Global Round 7 EC due,

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text: Capsim Global Round 7 EC due,  11:59PM   2. Middle East and North Africa HW due,  11:59PM   16 Dec.  4 (M) Live lecture, Heavener 150, 11:45AM:   1. Latin America PESTEL     Dec.  5 (T)   1. Capsim Global Round 8 due, 11:59PM     Dec.  6 (W) Pre-recorded Lecture:   1. Latin America RMPF  (begin  @44:12)   2. Overall Simulation Debrief  (begin  @4:04)   1. Capsim Global Round 8 EC due,  11:59PM   2. Latin America HW due, 11:59PM   3. Capsim Global Peer Evaluation 3 due,  11:59PM   4. Final Feedback Survey due, 11:59PM    Exam  3  Exam  opens  Dec.  10 (Sun.)  12AM   Exam  closes  Dec.  12 (T) 11:59PM —finish  exam  by 11:59PM