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2017/2018  KAN-CCBLO2006U  Business Strategies in Latin America and the Caribbean

English Title
Business Strategies in Latin America and the Caribbean

Course information
Language Spanish
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Full Degree Master
Duration One Semester
Start time of the course Spring
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for BSc og MSc in Business, Language and Culture, MSc
Course coordinator
  • Jacobo Ramirez - Department of Management, Society and Communication (MSC)
Main academic disciplines
  • CSR and sustainability
  • Globalization and international business
  • Political leadership and public management
Last updated on 05-01-2018

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Learning objectives
To achieve the grade 12, students should meet the following learning objectives with no or only minor mistakes or errors:
  • Content:
  • Discuss the ‘new’ organisational models in LAC region.
  • Explain how the public sector has adopted ‘market’ oriented management models, and the implications to public management.
  • Formulate an exam topic, in the form of a synopsis, based on the themes and concepts in the curriculum, and reflect analytically upon the links between that topic and the other topics and concepts in the curriculum, without having to be prompted by the examiner.
  • Language:
  • Present and discuss a given topic in Spanish using an appropriate and rich vocabulary and academic terminology.
  • Respond fluently to the examiner’s questions, so that the examination flows as a dialogue.
  • Speak grammatically correct, coherent and well-pronounced Spanish without committing grammatical, lexical, idiomatic or pronunciation errors that disturb communication.
  • Correct errors in the exam situation.
Examination
The exam in the subject consists of two parts:
Business Strategies in Latin America and the Caribbean - Content:
Sub exam weight50%
Examination formOral exam based on written product

In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance.
Individual or group examIndividual exam
Size of written productMax. 3 pages
This course has only one exam, and it consists of two parts: 50 % language and 50 % content. This grade is given for the content of the synopsis and the oral presentation.
Assignment typeSynopsis
Duration
Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
30 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Grading scale7-step scale
Examiner(s)Internal examiner and second internal examiner
Exam periodSummer
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Business Strategies in Latin America and the Caribbean - Language:
Sub exam weight50%
Examination formOral exam based on written product

In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance.
Individual or group examIndividual exam
Size of written productMax. 3 pages
This course has only one exam, and it consists of two parts: 50 % language and 50 % content. This grade is given for the students' language skills.
Assignment typeSynopsis
Duration
Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
30 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Grading scale7-step scale
Examiner(s)Internal examiner and second internal examiner
Exam periodSummer
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Course content and structure

Globalisation has led to new dynamics and new organisational adjustments and the management in the public and private sectors, and in civil society organisations in the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region.

In order to discuss the tension between the ‘old’ organisational and leadership models, for example: clientelismos (patronage system) and corruption, and on the other hand, the integration in the LAC region of ‘new’ practices and business strategies adjustments. These tendencies promote the adaptation of new management models, which are based on market ideologies, and the notion on information society based, and social responsibility of economic and political actors, in a hyper-informed world.

This course is divided into three blocks, which combine specific cases (meso and micro levels), considering theoretical perspectives and critiques to explore the ‘translation’ of ‘new’ management practices in the LAC region in private sector. In the first block is presented business strategies of local (LAC) and European firms in LAC. The second block is analysed corporate social responsibility (CSR) and its organisational implications, on the transformation of the organisational practices. In the final block is presented the new public management and its implication to democracy in the LAC region.
Teaching methods
This course aims to develop the students’ skills through individual and collaborative activities, which are designed to promote students’ participation in sharing their opinions, experiences, views, thoughts and knowledge. The case study approach/method is the principal learning strategy for the teaching-learning process.

Through the case study method, the students will practice and apply theory and knowledge to real-world problems. The students, collaboratively (in teams), will identify and clarify the problems presented, analyse the information found on each case, formulate and evaluate options, present and defend their recommendations. The case study method involves the development of critical thinking, information analysis, and problem-solving skills. One of the principal objectives of this learning strategy is that the students assume a key role in the learning process.

Note: The students are responsible to buy the case studies for this course. Please follow the instructions posted at Learn.
Feedback during the teaching period
Student feedback will occur regularly throughout the course, e.g. via exercise classes, office hours and in-class case study solving. Students are encouraged to make use of those to enhance their learning experience, of course in addition to regular participation and two-way communication in lectures. The lecturer will also strive to be readily available for a one-to-one dialogue in both lecture breaks and following each lecture session.
Student workload
Lectures 30 hours
Exam 0.5 hours
Preparation 175.5 hours
Total 206 hours
Expected literature

to be announced on Learn.
Last updated on 05-01-2018