Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Prerequisites
Students will need to complete SCM 5502: Supply Chain Management before enrolling in this course.
Course Materials
- Harvard Business Review Course Pack: Global Supply Chain Management ($55.85). Please purchase the coursepack from the Harvard website.
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Participation | Participation in weekly Live Session activities and discussions. (7 @ 5 pts each) | 35 |
| Case Analysis Presentations | PPT Slide Deck presentations showcasing analysis of assigned case studies. (5 @ 9 pts each) | 45 |
| Exercises | INCOTERMS Negotiation and Quota Action (2 @ 10 pts each) | 20 |
| Jesop Tools Negotiation Exercise | Written report on the negotiation process and outcome. | 35 |
| Greek Olive Oil Case | Project milestones and final presentation | 40 |
| Future of Global Supply Chains | Written document and PPT presentation to class | 25 |
| Total | 200 pts |
Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 90–100% | A |
| 80–89% | B |
| 70–79% | C |
| 60–69% | D |
| Below 60% | F |
Course Components
Participation
Students are expected to contribute in a meaningful manner and attend the weekly Live Sessions.
Case Analysis Presentations
Student groups will analyze the assigned cases to draw connections and conclusions about supply chain issues. Using the assigned template, students will create a PowerPoint slide deck that answers all of the assigned questions considering internal integration, external integration, and connections to their experiences.
"Jesop Tools" Negotiation Exercise
Students will play specific roles in domestic and global settings to learn how to successfully negotiate supply chain decisions. Using the provided resources, you will determine what factors influence negotiations across cultures. You will then document your negotiation plans, issues, concessions, and cultural communication as well as the final outcome.
Course Policies
Communication
Email is the best/fastest way to reach me. To help me answer any questions as quickly as possible, please include SCM 5562 in your email subject. I will respond to your emails within 24 hours.
I facilitate my class in an informal fashion that encourages interaction and engagement. I prefer to be addressed by my first name, Steve. We will use Canvas extensively for interactions between you and me, as well as interactions with your peers. Please express your thoughts freely in the spirit of open engagement and learning.
Feedback
Timely feedback is a critical element of this course. I will try to provide feedback on your assignments as quickly as possible (no later than a week from the due date).
Group Work
Students will have the opportunity to self-select their teams. Students opting to not submit a team will be randomly assigned to a team by the course instructor.
Every team member will receive the same grade as the team assignment grade. The expectation is that all team members will contribute relatively equally to the team’s efforts. If not, team members may raise concerns with the course instructor. If the concerns are warranted, the instructor reserves the right to adjust a group member’s individual grade.
Free-Rider Policy: Teams may vote out a non-participating team member. Contact the course instructor for instructions for voting out a non-participating team member. Any "ousted" team member will be given the opportunity to complete the assignments on their own.
Late Policy
Our course is organized around the timely completion of assignments each week/module. You should complete each assignment by the due date. If you miss this deadline, I will still accept assignments with a 20% penalty for each late day.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
For more information about plagiarism, watch this video and then take this short course offered by University Libraries.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Access the University Academic Policies Document.
Course Summary:
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