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Module Handbook

Module Name: Multinational Enterprises

Module Code: BBA 3863 Credit Hour: 3

Module Leader Name: Nikhil N. Shakya

Session: 2020

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A. Aim of the Module Handbook

The handbook is a guide for students in the department of Business and Management at
Lincoln International College, Nepal. The information in the handbook can also be found in
Google Class virtual learning environment of the college.
Please note that the electronic version of the handbook will be kept up to date and you will be
notified of any significant changes. If you have taken a hard copy of any information, please
remember to refer back to the electronic version to ensure that you are working with the most
up to date information.

B. Table of Content

Contents
1.0 Module Leader Information.......................................................................................................3
2.0 Module Specification Information.............................................................................................3
3.0 Assessment Brief.......................................................................................................................4
4.0 Submission details.....................................................................................................................6
5.0 Weekly Teaching Learning Schedule......................................................................................12
6.0 Key Resources to Support Learning........................................................................................13
7.0 Additional Information............................................................................................................13

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1.0 Module Leader Information

1.1 Module leader details:

 Name: Nikhil N. Shakya

 Phone number: 9813007110
 Email address: [email protected]

2.0 Module Specification Information

1. What is the module about?

 This course aims to enable students to better identify, understand, analyze, and critically assess
the strategic and operational challenges facing firms that seek to exploit international corporate
innovation networks to build or maintain their competitive advantage.
 To familiarize the fundamentals of various macro-economic variable effecting the growth of
MNE
 To help understand the concept of foreign investments and foreign production
 To introduce the theory of foreign direct investment
 To help understand the effect of MNE and FDI in the host nations
 To synchronize the use of marketing skills to introduce a strategy to enter into foreign market
 To evaluate various MNE and learn about their success and shortcomings

2.2 Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will:
 Stimulates a real business situation.
 Familiarize with macro-environmental forces affecting business operations in the context
of Nepal.
 Emphasizes on the review and analysis of major environmental forces.
 Provide students with concepts and dynamics of how these forces operate and affect the
operations of Nepalese business.

2.3 Teaching Arrangements

The module delivered is through weekly theory and practice lectures and tutorials. The teaching
plan is organised thematically as follows (outlined in full on section 5.0).

2.4 Overall, to succeed in - and get the most from - this module it is an expectation that all
students will:
 Attend all of each week’s lectures and tutorials able; engage with discussion when required
and to take notes. For the lectures, slides provided on Google Class will be only the
minimum of what is to be covered.
o Failure to attend taught sessions will negatively impact on your ability to complete
and may prohibit submitting assessment.

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 Undertake the required reading for each aspect of the module each week
 Read and prepare answers to the questions associated with case and topics to be covered in
class.
 Prepare as required for each week’s class activities.

3.0 Assessment Brief

3.1 Assessment Summary

Components Element/Task Weightag Deadline
e (% of
module)
Comp A:
External Board All chapters covered during study 50% To be confirmed
Examination weeks and revision sessions.
(50%)
Task 1 – Group Research (group) 10% Week 12
Task 2 – Individual Assignment 10% Refer to the weekly
and Case Study plan
Comp B: Task 3 - Mid Term Examination 20% Week 10
Internal (individual)
Assessment (50%) Task 4 – Class Participation and 10% Refer to the weekly
Attendance plan

3.2 Detailed Internal Assessment Requirements

Group Research -. This research project will aid at understanding various

MNE’s and how they are operating in the world. Moreover, the MO of
these MNEs and the various macroeconomic factors they would be
Task 1: tackling is the heart of the research.
Requirement The students are required to pick any MNE functioning currently and
: assess their operations, business strategy and marketing techniques
Weightage: (10 marks)
Standards: (i) PowerPoint slides (not more than 10 slides - typed and printed)
(ii) Short report/ Write-up (not more than 4 A4 pages - typed and
printed)
(iii) Possible Questions from the presentation (anticipated by the group)
+ Relevant Answers to the same) - typed and printed
(iv) Group member contribution details (typed and printed) - please find
the template in section 4.1. Assignment Cover Page section
4.2/photocopy room.
(v) APA Referencing format-based list of references and relevant in-text
citations
(vi) Academic writing/ presenting standard based on bloom's taxonomy

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Deadline: Week 12 - Presentation

Task 2: Individual Case Study
There will be around 3 cases related to MNE’s and FDI from around the
Requirement world and the students are required to understand and analyse the case for
: further understanding
Weightage: (10 marks)
(i) Should include case fact, case synopsis, analysis and recommendation,
Standards: page limit, not more than 3 pages.
(ii) The students can either analyse the case based on the fact given or try
to search for extra information that will help to aid the analysis
(iv) APA Referencing format-based list of references and relevant in-text
citations.
(v) Academic writing/ presenting standard based on bloom's taxonomy
Deadline: Refer to the weekly plan
Task 3: Mid Term Examination (Internal Examination) - Individual Task
The students are required to show their understanding and the knowledge
of the topics discussed. They may refer to any external sources for
Requirement additional knowledge, however, that should be logical and most of all,
: VALIDATED.
Weightage: (20 marks)
(i) Individual summative task conducted formally by the examination
Standards: department on the pre-announced exam date.
Deadline: Week 10
Task 4: Group presentation
To address and demonstrate the understanding, analytical thinking/writing
Requirement ability, critical thinking/writing ability and creatively construct a
: conceptual framework
Weightage: (10 marks)
Standards 6-8 slides with proper formatting
20 minutes time frame given with 5 minutes of Q&A or discussion
Should be able to relate with the given topic
Group debate
Deadline: Refer to the weekly plan

4.0 Submission details

Please note that the submission deadlines are absolute and are based on Google Class server
time, therefore you are strongly advised to submit your work well ahead of the deadline dates
to avoid situations where penalties could be incurred. If penalties are imposed, it will result
in late work submissions being capped or not accepted for marking. Students with
extenuating circumstances must email and inform the program manager at the earliest
possible date and time.

You will receive informal feedback verbally through all teaching sessions - ensure you listen
carefully. Each assessment you submit will be returned to you with written feedback, and

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consists of comments made by tutors on students’ assessed work which enables students to
understand how they have met the defined assessment criteria and identifying areas for further
improvement. Feedback on, and an outcome for, assessment shall be provided individually or
in groups in an appropriate format and within four working weeks (excluding student vacation
periods) following the deadline for submission of the assessment concerned. Outcomes which
have not been confirmed by an examining board shall be considered as provisional.

You should use assignment submission form as the cover page for each assignment. The
cover page can be collected from LIC Photocopy Room. You must provide the details
required by the form. The cover page should be followed by executive summary,
acknowledgement page, and table of content, introduction, body, conclusion and references
section. If you are submitting your coursework to the program coordinator’s office, please
ensure that the work is secure and placed in an envelope or non-plastic bag, unless you have
been advised to submit it in another style.

All assignments should be submitted in both hardcopy and softcopy format. Unless instructed
differently by the module leader. The softcopy of the assignment must be saved as task
number, module name and student name or group name. (e.g. T1 HRM Dipankar or T1
HRM Group A). Google Class is also used to submit assignment tasks and communicate
feedback, provisional marks.
Performance feedback on each task will be provided on the next class.
4.1 Group Contribution Form (To be collected from photocopy room)

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Multinational Enterprises

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4.2 Assignment Cover Page (To be collected from LIC Photocopy Room)

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4.3 Marking & Feedback Standard Grid

Criteria A (80-100) B (74-70) C (64-60) D (54-50) E/F (<50)

1.Evidence of Excellent attempt to Relevant theories Some theoretical Theoretical insights are Little or no
analysis and incorporate a range are used to discuss explanations have been very limited and need evidence of
critical of relevant the issues raised by described but may not to be developed. engagement
evaluation theoretical insights the question. have been fully applied with
as a means for or evaluated. theoretical
analysing the issues explanations.
raised by the The essay is
question. overly
descriptive.
2. Clear evidence of Evidence of wider Some effective use of Limited use has been Insufficient
Understandin wide reading and a reading, beyond course materials, some made of the course evidence of
g of the willingness to draw course materials, evidence of reading material and/or there is reading
literature on and effectively and an ability to although not always a lack of understanding and /or
use a range of draw on this to used effectively and/or in places. Very limited understandin
academic sources construct a generally wider reading needed. wider reading and/or g of the
construct a balanced, convincing essay. inappropriate sources literature.
persuasive essay. drawn upon. Over-reliance
on
inappropriate
sources.
3. Linking The analytical The essay draws on Some attempt has been The essay includes Insufficient
theory and content is clearly some relevant made to incorporate relevant examples but use made of
practice informed by examples /practices examples/evidence and these are insufficiently theoretical
evidence and well- and these are to use theories to linked to theoretical explanations
constructed explained by explain them. This insights. Conversely, or evidence
arguments. reference to relevant aspect of the essay the essay includes to support
Excellent links are theories. needed further references to relevant points raised.
made between development. theories but no attempt
theory and relevant has been made to apply
examples /practice. to practice.

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4. Structure The essay has a The essay follows a There is an Structure is muddled Essay does
clear, informative clear structure with introduction and and /or introduction not follow a
introduction and an introduction, concluding remarks and conclusions have structure or is
conclusion. Ideas are main arguments and but there may be some been omitted. not written in
marshalled concluding remarks. structural weaknesses essay style.
coherently, with in the essay.
arguments logically
progressed
throughout the
essay.
5. Writing and The writing style is Writing style is clear Writing style is Writing style is unclear
The essay is
presentation fluent and with few generally clear in places and thispoorly
persuasive. No grammatical/spellin although there may be detracts from the essay
written and
major g errors. Limited grammatical /spelling content. Presentation
/or unclear.
grammatical/spellin errors in errors that detract from may be poor. Essay is
g errors. Work is presentation. the meaning in places. poorly
well-presented in the Broadly adequate presented
required format. presentation. with multiple
errors or
mistakes.
6. Good Referencing is The referencing is Referencing does not Referencing does not Major errors
academic complete, accurate accurate and always follow Harvard follow Harvard style in referencing
practice and follows the complete for the style and/or there are and/or there are major or a complete
Harvard protocol most part and some inaccuracies/omissions lack of
follows the Harvard inaccuracies/omissions . reference to
protocol. . source
material.

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4.4 Group/ Individual Marking Criteria

Group/Individual Name:

Task Name:

Submission Date:

Report Criteria Marks

Obtained
Evidence of analysis and critical evaluation (20 marks)

Understanding of the literature (10 marks)

Linking theory and practice (10 marks)

Structure (10 marks)

Writing and Presentation (10 marks)

Good academic practice/ referencing and citations (10

marks)
Presentation Criteria Marks
Obtained
Presentation Skills (10 marks)

Slides Content (20 marks)

Total Marks Obtained (out of 100)

Total Marks Converted to 10 marks

Comments:

Module Leader’s Name and Signature (below):

Date:

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5.0 Weekly Teaching Learning Schedule

Week Lecture Workshop Reading

W1-2 Multinational enterprises  Sessions briefing /Lecture Module handbook Review

 Definitions and sources of data  Case study: Tata Nano
 The nature of a multinational enterprise  Chapter presentation: Growth of MNE
 Measuring the extent and pattern of  Provide the name of MNE for Group
multinational activity research
W3-4 The extent and pattern of foreign direct  Sessions briefing /Lecture Multinational Enterprises and
investment  Debate session: FDI vs FPI the Global Economy by
 Introduction  Test-1 Michael R. Solomon
 The leading outward investors  Chapter presentation: Trend of FDI in
 The leading inward investors developed and developing nations
 The balance between outward and  Assignment
inward direct investment
 The world's leading MNEs
W5-6 The motives for foreign production  Sessions briefing /Lecture Multinational Enterprises and
 Introduction  Test-2 the Global Economy by
 Why firms wish to engage in foreign  Chapter presentation: MNE and their Michael R. Solomon
production motives for foreign production Case study provided
 The main types of foreign production  Assignment
The political economy of outward FD  Provide proposal by Group 5 for Group
research
W7 Theories of foreign direct investment:  Sessions briefing /Lecture Multinational Enterprises and
 Introduction  Debate: Control of ownership in MNE the Global Economy by
 Theories of the MNE and MNE activity  Assignment Michael R. Solomon
1960-76  Chapter presentation:
 general explanations of MNE activity  Theory of MNE and MNE activity
internalization theory  General explanations of MNE activity

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 A note on an evolutionary approach to

explaining MNE activity
 Issues resolved and unresolved by
received theory
W8-9 The determinants of MNE activity  Sessions briefing /Lecture Multinational Enterprises and
 The OLI paradigm revisited  Test-3 the Global Economy by
 Introduction Michael R. Solomon
 New theoretical perspectives
 Institutions in international business
 Incorporating institutions into the OLI
paradigm
W10 Mid Term
W11-12 Midterm -Entry and expansion strategies of  Sessions briefing /Lecture Multinational Enterprises and
MNEs:  Debate: MNE Good of bad for host the Global Economy by
 Introduction nation Michael R. Solomon
 The concept of business strategy  Case study (TBD)
 The value-added chain  Chapter presentation- Group 3 Strategy
 Analysis of the internationalization of MNE in penetrating the host
process economy
 Prepare and present an MNE case
study
W13-14 FDI, growth and development:  Sessions briefing /Lecture Multinational Enterprises and
 Introduction the Global Economy by
 A new paradigm of development Michael R. Solomon
 Institutions and economic growth Case study provided
 Institutional quality and the ability to
attract FDI
 Economic growth and inbound FDI
 The OLI paradigm revisited
 The investment development path
W15-16 MNE Contribution and its impact Sessions briefing /Lecture Multinational Enterprises and
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 MNE major contribution  Case study – Royal Dutch/Shell in the Global Economy by
 Advantages and Disadvantages of MNE Nigeria Michael R. Solomon
to host countries
 Linkage between FDI and MNE
 Social Responsibility and business
ethics by MNEs
W17 to Examination Preparation Updates and Communication in Google Multinational Enterprises and
end of Examination Admit Card Ready Classroom the Global Economy by
semester Board Examinations Michael R. Solomon

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6.0 Key Resources to Support Learning

6.1 Core Recommended Text Book

John H. Dunning, Sarianna M. Lundan, ―Multinational Enterprises and the Global
Economy‖, Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd; 2Rev Ed edition (30 May 2008).

Peter J. Buckley, Mark Casson,‖The future of the multinational enterprise‖, Macmillan,

1976.

6.2 Additional Text Books

NA

7.0 Additional Information

7.1 Referencing you work

It is essential that you fully reference all ideas, theories, quotes and statistics you have cited in
your submitted assignment, particularly the essay. Failure to do so will result in a deduction of
marks, possible failure and/or accusations of plagiarism (the act of presenting the ideas or
discoveries of another as one's own). The method students MUST use is the Harvard system,
both for in-text citations and in the construction of your reference list that must be appended to
all which draws on the ideas of others. Full guidance on proper referencing can be found on
Google Class or with LICLibrary.

As explained at level one, there are several reasons for proper referencing of your work (where
needed). These are worth reiterating as the expectation at level two and beyond is one of good or
excellent academic practice. Basically, a reference is a description of the document from which
you have obtained your information. When writing essays/reports you are expected to read
around your subject and referencing is a way of demonstrating that you have completed that
reading. Each time you use someone else’s ideas or words it is essential that you acknowledge
this in your work. You should provide references to substantiate your arguments and to enable
your reader to follow up your source material. You should reference whenever you use any
source of information for particular facts, theories, findings or ideas in an author's work; a direct
quotation; paraphrasing an author's words.Student assignment with plagiarism percentage
above 20% in Turn-it-in report will not be accepted and marked by the Module Leader.

7.2 Definitions of Academic Practice

What Description
A Excellent Academic Exemplary referencing using Harvard citations and references
Practice are complete, accurate and consistent in style
B Good Academic Good standard of referencing using Harvard: citations and
Practice references are well handled in the main, there are no omissions

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but there may be some minor errors and inconsistencies.

C Negligent Academic A misunderstanding of referencing conventions of Harvard.
Practice References are not complete, accurate & consistent but errors
and omissions are minor.
It is reasonable to assume that the breach arose out of ignorance
and/or carelessness.
D Academic A lack of competence in the use of referencing conventions.
Malpractice References are not complete, accurate & consistent but it is not
the intention to deceive. However it is not reasonable to assume
that the breach arose out of ignorance and/or carelessness.
E Academic Cheating – a failure to attribute sources of information used,
Misconduct including the use of false references and intentional
misrepresentation of sources. Plagiarism or collusion is
suspected and will be investigated further.

7.1 Referencing you work

It is essential that you fully reference all ideas, theories, quotes and statistics you have cited in
your submitted assignment, particularly the essay. Failure to do so will result in a deduction of
marks, possible failure and/or accusations of plagiarism (the act of presenting the ideas or
discoveries of another as one's own). The method students MUST use is the APA system, both
for in-text citations and in the construction of your reference list that must be appended to all
which draws on the ideas of others. Full guidance on proper referencing can be found on
Google Class or with LICLibrary.

As explained at level one, there are several reasons for proper referencing of your work (where
needed). These are worth reiterating as the expectation at level two and beyond is one of good or
excellent academic practice. Basically, a reference is a description of the document from which
you have obtained your information. When writing essays/reports you are expected to read
around your subject and referencing is a way of demonstrating that you have completed that
reading. Each time you use someone else’s ideas or words it is essential that you acknowledge
this in your work. You should provide references to substantiate your arguments and to enable
your reader to follow up your source material. You should reference whenever you use any
source of information for particular facts, theories, findings or ideas in an author's work; a direct
quotation; paraphrasing an author's words.Student assignment with plagiarism percentage
above 20% in Turn-it-in report will not be accepted and marked by the Module Leader.

7.2 Definitions of Academic Practice

What Description
A Excellent Academic Exemplary referencing using APA citations and references are
Practice complete, accurate and consistent in style
B Good Academic Good standard of referencing using APA: citations and
Practice references are well handled in the main, there are no omissions
but there may be some minor errors and inconsistencies.

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C Negligent Academic A misunderstanding of referencing conventions of APA.

Practice References are not complete, accurate & consistent but errors
and omissions are minor.
It is reasonable to assume that the breach arose out of ignorance
and/or carelessness.
D Academic A lack of competence in the use of referencing conventions.
Malpractice References are not complete, accurate & consistent but it is not
the intention to deceive. However it is not reasonable to assume
that the breach arose out of ignorance and/or carelessness.
E Academic Cheating – a failure to attribute sources of information used,
Misconduct including the use of false references and intentional
misrepresentation of sources. Plagiarism or collusion is
suspected and will be investigated further.

7.2 Samples and tips on creating a Reference List – for reference only
(*excerpts taken from citing and referencing APA style guide – The University of Waikato)

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7.3Exampls of References by Type

(*excerpts taken from citing and referencing APA style guide – The University of Waikato)

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