It is frequently stated that the 21st century will be one in which China is a dominant player.  This is very likely to be the case politically - but equally or more so in relation to business.  Yet for many outsiders China is a difficult place to fathom, let alone do business in. The landscape is littered with companies which have tried but failed miserably to take advantage of the supposed myriad of opportunities which a country of 1.3 billion persons represents.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the contemporary environment of business in China and an appreciation of some of the implications for firms seeking to undertake business there.  Specifically, the course aims to:

• develop a comprehensive understanding of the many facets of China - historical, political, legal, economic and socio-cultural - which form the fabric within which business operates there;
• at the level of the firm, provide an appreciation of the variety of Chinese organizations - and managers - and the ways in which they operate;
• develop an appreciation of the implications of the Chinese business environment for foreign firms and managers operating there;
• initiate the development of specific skills that class members can use if and when they undertake business in China.

Research-Led Teaching

This course draws on the lecturer's experience with research into economic and business development in East and Southeast Asia. Many of the readings in the course reader are closely related to this research. Others are examples of relevant research outcomes in the fields of economic development and international business of East Asia.

Field Trips

Not relevant

Additional Course Costs

There are no additional class costs

Examination Material or equipment

Pen or pencil, pencil sharpener and eraser.

Required Resources

The required text for this course is:

• Davies, Howard and Raškovic, Matevž (2018) Understanding a Changing China: Key Issues for Business. (Routledge).

This book is available from the campus bookshop. An online copy of the textbook is available to students through the ANU library catalogue. 

A few additional readings will be made available as PDF documents that students can download from the course website on Wattle. Together, these readings are the additional reading brick for the course. The table of contents of the reading brick lists the numbered readings. The numbers correspond to the readings identified in the tutorial program (see the course page on Wattle). You should download and print these readings, and keep them together in a binder. 

Recommended Resources

ANU students are very fortunate that the ANU library is well-stocked with books and journals that expand on the topics and themes that will be discussed during the lectures and in the reading brick. You are encouraged to read widely, and you are expected to use the library’s resources to research your assignment. If the ANU library does not have an item, you are likely to find it in the National Library. Here are a few suggestions for further reading in the ANU library:

• Ambler, Tim; Witzel, Morgen; Xi, Chao (2017) Doing Business in China. (Routledge).

• Chai, Joseph C.H. (2011) An Economic History of Modern China. (Edward Elgar).

• Chow, Gregory C. and Perkins, Dwight H. (2015) Routledge Handbook of the Chinese Economy. (Routledge).

• Garnaut, Ross; Song, Ligang; Fang, Cai eds. (2018) China’s 40 Years of Reform and Development, 1978-2018. (ANU Press). Free PDF online from the publisher’s website.

• Jeffries, Ian (2010) Economic Developments in Contemporary China: A Guide. (Routledge).

• Lardy, Nicholas R. (2014) Markets over Mao: The Rise of Private Business in China. (Peterson Institute).

• Liu, Hong (2017) Chinese Business: Landscapes and Strategies. (2nd ed. Routledge).

• Perkins, Dwight H. (2015) The Economic Transformation of China. (World Scientific).

• Torrens, Christopher (2010) The Economist: Doing Business in China. (Profile Books).

• Yueh, Linda (2011) Enterprising China: Business, Economic, and Legal Developments since 1979. (Oxford UP).

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written comments
• verbal comments
• feedback to whole class, groups, individuals, focus group etc

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Other Information

All communications with students about the organisation and delivery of the course will take place during the weekly session and via the course page on Wattle.

Proposed assessment in the course is either according to weighting schedule A or B. Students don't choose A or B. Their best result according to A or B is their final result. Assessment in the course will be agreed with students in the course during week 1 and early week 2. Further details are on the course page on Wattle.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Week 1 - 2 x 1hr lectures on topics specified in the lecture program available on the course page on Wattle, students enrol in a tutorial group via Wattle
2	Week 2 - 2x1hr lectures, 1x1hr tutorial. Students read items specified in the tutorial program on the course page on Wattle. During the tutorial, students ask questions about this reading and about the lectures of the previous week, discuss answers to 2 review questions (available on the course page on Wattle), and complete a weekly quiz. Teams of two students sign up for a tutorial presentation on a topic specified in the tutorial program on the course page on Wattle.	2 review questions short multiple choice quiz
3	Weeks 3-12 - 2x1hr lectures, 1x1hr tutorial.Students read items specified in the tutorial program on the course page on Wattle. Tutorials contain: Q&A about required reading specified in the tutorial program on Wattle Answers to 2 review questions, listed in the tutorial program on the course page on Wattle Student presentation on a set topic specified on the course page on Wattle.	2 review questions issue presentation short multiple choice quiz
7	Week 7 - In addition to the weekly lectures and tutorial, students sit an optional mid-semester test. Date, time and location TBA on Wattle.	Optional mid-semester test with 30 multiple choice questions
12	Week 12 - In addition to the scheduled weekly lectures and tutorial, students complete and submit 2,500 word individual assignment on one of six set topics. Topics, due date and time, and method of submission are specified on the course page on Wattle.	2,500 words individual essay on a selected set topic due. 2-hour written exam during ANU final examination period

Tutorial Registration

Enrolment in the tutorial groups for this course will be done via the Wattle page for this course.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Tutorial quizzes	10 %	29/07/2019	25/10/2019	1,2,3,4
Tutorial issue presentation	15 %	05/08/2019	25/10/2019	1,2,3,4
Tutorial review questions	5 %	29/07/2019	25/10/2019	1,2,3,4
Individual Assignment	20 %	21/10/2019	30/10/2019	1,2,3,4
Mid semester test	10 %	16/09/2019	20/09/2019	1,2,3,4
Final exam	40 %	31/10/2019	28/11/2019	1,2,3,4

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website. In rare cases where online submission using Turnitin software is not technically possible; or where not using Turnitin software has been justified by the Course Convener and approved by the Associate Dean (Education) on the basis of the teaching model being employed; students shall submit assessment online via ‘Wattle’ outside of Turnitin, or failing that in hard copy, or through a combination of submission methods as approved by the Associate Dean (Education). The submission method is detailed below.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Students are expected to participate in all lectures and tutorials, as well as all items of assessment, except the mid-semester test (where participation is optional).

Examination(s)

There is a required formal end of semester examination, and an optional mid-semester test. See Assessment tasks 5 & 6 above.

Additional examination information will be available on https://exams.anu.edu.au/timetable/  

Assessment Task 1

Tutorial quizzes

Due Date:

Weekly during the 11 tutorial sessions in weeks 2-12.

Value or Weighting (%):

A - 10% or B - 5%

Proposed assessment in the course is either according to weighting schedule A or B. Students don't choose A or B. Their best result according to A or B is their final result. Assessment in the course will be agreed with students in the course during weeks 1 and 2.

Marks:

Each weekly quiz is marked out of 6. Maximum score is 11 x 6 = 66.

Instructions:

Attend lectures during the previous week, complete reading specified in the tutorial program in the course web page on Wattle.

Purpose:

Encourage students to keep up with reading and lectures, test their understanding of reading and lectures.

Marking Criteria:

Each answer is either correct or wrong.

Submission/Presentation Details:

The weekly quizzes can only be completed during tutorials. You need a pencil to enter your answer on an answer sheet, and an eraser to make corrections. The questions (and answers) will be made available electronically later during the semester to help you prepare for the mid-semester test and the final exam.

Assessment Task 2

Tutorial issue presentation

Due Date:

Once during one of the 10 tutorial sessions during weeks 3-12.

Value or Weighting (%):

A - 15% or B - 10%

Proposed assessment in the course is either according to weighting schedule A or B. Students don't choose A or B. Their best result according to A or B is their final result. Assessment in the course will be agreed with students in the course during weeks 1 and 2.

Marks:

A mark out of 10

Suggested Length:

10 minutes, or ca. 800 words.

Instructions:

Teams of 2 students complete reading specified in the tutorial program on the course web page on Wattle. They deliver a short presentation that answers the set question. The presentation will be recorded for review purposes.

Purpose:

Tests students’ research and effective oral communication skills on topic related to course content, deepens team work experience.

Marking Criteria:

All students attending the tutorial complete a mark sheet, the tutor calculates the average mark.

Submission / Presentation Details:

The presenting team submits short report after the presentation by email to the tutor. The tutor summarises the comments from students and returns them with the mark by email.  Assessment will only be based on the presentation, not the report. 

Assessment Task 3

Tutorial review questions

Due Date:

Weekly during the 11 tutorial sessions in weeks 2-12

Value or Weighting (%):

A - 5% or B - 5%

Proposed assessment in the course is either according to weighting schedule A or B. Students don't choose A or B. Their best result according to A or B is their final result. Assessment in the course will be agreed with students in the course during weeks 1 and 2.

Suggested Length:

Half an A4 page

Instructions:

Attend lectures during the previous week, complete the reading specified in the tutorial program on the course web page on Wattle, answer two questions.

Purpose:

Test students on understanding of both reading and lectures.

Marking Criteria:

Tutor marks the answers on the spot, based on their completeness, relevance and logic in addressing the question.

Assessment Task 4

Individual Assignment

Due Date:

Monday, 21 October 2019, 4pm.

Value or Weighting (%):

A - 20% or B - 30%

Proposed assessment in the course is either according to weighting schedule A or B. Students don't choose A or B. Their best result according to A or B is their final result. Assessment in the course will be agreed with students in the course during weeks 1 and 2.

Marks:

Out of 20

Maximum Length:

2,500 words (+/-10%), incl. all text, tables and figures, but excl. references, cover page, contents page and footnotes

Instructions:

Students select one of six set topics, read extensively to study the topic, write an essay that answers the relevant question. Further details are on the course page on Wattle.

Purpose:

Test students' research and effective written communication skills on topic related to course content

Marking Criteria:

Explained in separate document ‘Criteria for assessing written and other work completed in the course Business in China’ (BUSI3028), available from the course page on Wattle.

Submission/Presentation Details:

Assignments to be submitted via Turnitin. Presentation details explained in a separate document 'Some Suggestions for Good Assignment Writing', available from Wattle.

Assessment Task 5

Mid semester test

Due Date:

TBA (tentatively during Week 7). Students will be advised of the time and location via the course page on Wattle.

Value or Weighting (%):

A - 10% or B - 0% (the test is optional)

Proposed assessment in the course is either according to weighting schedule A or B. Students don't choose A or B. Their best result according to A or B is their final result. Assessment in the course will be agreed with students in the course during weeks 1 and 2.

Marks:

Maximum score is 30

Maximum Length:

30 multiple choice questions, maximum 1-hour

Instructions:

Test covers all topics discussed during the lectures of weeks 1-6 and the reading for the tutorial sessions of weeks 2-7. Keep notes on the basis of the lectures and reading.

Purpose:

Encourage students to keep up with reading and lectures during 1st half of the semester, test their understanding of both.

Marking Criteria:

Each answer is either correct or wrong

Submission/Presentation Details:

Students need a pencil (preferably 2B) to enter answers on the answer sheet. An eraser and a pencil sharpener will be useful. If students are not able to attend the test due to illness, they must apply to sit a special test by submitting the application form for special examinations and provide documented evidence of illness.

Assessment Task 6

Final exam

Due Date:

TBA (during ANU final exam period, 31 October-15 November 2019). Students will be advised of the time and location via the ANU examination timetable

Value or Weighting (%):

A - 40% or B - 50%

Proposed assessment in the course is either according to weighting schedule A or B. Students don't choose A or B. Their best result according to A or B is their final result. Assessment in the course will be agreed with students in the course during weeks 1 and 2.

Marks:

Based on the nature and the marks/weights of the questions

Maximum Length:

Format of the two-hour written exam will be discussed during the last lecture and the last tutorial

Instructions:

Covers all material discussed during the lectures and tutorial sessions, contained in the textbook and any distributed additional reading throughout the semester.

Purpose:

Test students understanding of course readings and lectures

Marking Criteria:

Complete, correct, accurate answers covering all parts of the question, and illustrated with figures, data, examples as appropriate. Details explained in separate document 'Criteria for assessing written and other work completed in the course Business in China (BUSI3028)', available from Wattle.

Submission/Presentation Details:

Permitted materials: electronic dictionaries are not allowed. No prior permission is required for unmarked hard copy foreign language dictionaries. If students are not able to attend the exam due to illness, they must apply to sit a special test by submitting the application form for special examinations and provide documented evidence of illness.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of the ANU culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically, committing to honest and responsible scholarly practice and upholding these values with respect and fairness.

The ANU commits to assisting all members of our community to understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to be familiar with the academic integrity principle and Academic Misconduct Rule, uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with.

The Academic Misconduct Rule is in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Very minor breaches of the academic integrity principle may result in a reduction of marks of up to 10% of the total marks available for the assessment. The ANU offers a number of online and in person services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. Visit the Academic Skills website for more information about academic integrity, your responsibilities and for assistance with your assignments, writing skills and study.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course web page on Wattle. for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

All requests for extensions to assessment in RSM courses must be submitted to the RSM School Office with a completed application form and supporting documentation. The RSM Extension Application Form and further information on this process can be found at https://www.rsm.anu.edu.au/education/education-programs/notices-for-students/extension-application-procedure/

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

See the descriptions of assessment tasks.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Unless specified otherwise in the assignments requirements, resubmissions are permitted up until the due date and time, but not allowed afterwards.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information.
In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
• PARSA supports and represents postgraduate and research students