国际商务课程

### 📖 核心知识点：1. Course Introduction and Overview Topic : Doing Business in Asia – Course Overview and Foundations Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Welcome and introduction to IBUS7312 Meet your teaching team and understand their expertise Overview of course structure, learning outcomes, and weekly flow Explanation of key assessments and participation expectations Introduction to communication channels and support options Setting the context: Why Asia? What makes it diverse and dynamic? Your To-Do List This Week Review the full Course Profile (JAC) and download from Blackboard Explore the Assessment Overview section in Blackboard, note the due dates. Undertake a sample simulation and explain how it will operate for students moving forward. Familiarise yourself with the Week 2 preparation reading (Country Analysis – Frameworks & Skills) Get to know the Teaching Team (see blackboard) 本周内容基于 UQ 官方 Course Profile 的 Learning activities。先理解定义边界，再做 tutorial/workshop 练习，最后用新场景复述方法，形成可迁移的答题框架。 - **核心概念/公式**: 1. Course Introduction and Overview Topic : Doing Business in Asia – Course Overview and Foundations Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Welcome and introduction to IBUS7312 Meet your teaching team and understand their expertise Overview of course structure, learning outcomes, and weekly flow Explanation of key assessments and participation expectations Introduction to communication channels and support options Setting the context: Why Asia? What makes it diverse and dynamic? Your To-Do List This Week Review the full Course Profile (JAC) and download from Blackboard Explore the Assessment Overview section in Blackboard, note the due dates. Undertake a sample simulation and explain how it will operate for students moving forward. Familiarise yourself with the Week 2 preparation reading (Country Analysis – Frameworks & Skills) Get to know the Teaching Team (see blackboard), analysis, modelling, application ⏰ **本周节奏**: 难度 ⭐⭐⭐ | 预计投入 8h（Lecture 2h + 自学 3h + 作业/Lab 3h） 🎯 **考试关联**: 常见题型为概念辨析 + 场景应用，建议用“问题-方法-理由”组织答案。 🧪 **Tutorial/Lab**: 围绕“1. Course Introduction and Overview Topic : Doing Business in Asia – Course Overview and Foundations Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Welcome and introduction to IBUS7312 Meet your teaching team and understand their expertise Overview of course structure, learning outcomes, and weekly flow Explanation of key assessments and participation expectations Introduction to communication channels and support options Setting the context: Why Asia? What makes it diverse and dynamic? Your To-Do List This Week Review the full Course Profile (JAC) and download from Blackboard Explore the Assessment Overview section in Blackboard, note the due dates. Undertake a sample simulation and explain how it will operate for students moving forward. Familiarise yourself with the Week 2 preparation reading (Country Analysis – Frameworks & Skills) Get to know the Teaching Team (see blackboard)”完成练习并记录错因。 📌 **作业关联**: 对应本周作业模块，建议本周完成第一版。 ⚠️ **易错点**: 只记结论不做推导，综合题容易失分。 ，IBUS7312）

### 📖 核心知识点：2. Country Analysis - Assessment Skills Topic: Analysing Asian Business Contexts – Assessment Briefing & Team Foundations Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Weekly Asian Business News sharing and discussion Overview of the Country Analysis Team Presentation assessment How to apply a structured decision-making approach to current business events Step-by-step guide to presentation planning, research expectations, and team collaboration Q&A on team formation, topic allocation by the teaching team, and group engagement strategies Simulation class activity as part of the meaning system in Asian region (see evidence of participation required on Blackboard) Your To-Do List This Week Your active participation in simulation activity Information about your country and team group (details posted on Blackboard) Begin initial research on current news/events in Asia Review the Assessment Rubric and Team Presentation Guidelines on Blackboard Participate in the Asian Business News discussion (2–3 mins speaking time) Reminder Key information for you: Only one team member needs to upload the team’s PowerPoint slides at least 24 hours before class each week of your presentation week starting in Week 5 , but all members must be present and participate . The Q&A session is assessed and forms part of your overall mark. Country Analysis Assessment Skills to assist with the Assessment items and activities to practice applying relevant skills. 本周内容基于 UQ 官方 Course Profile 的 Learning activities。先理解定义边界，再做 tutorial/workshop 练习，最后用新场景复述方法，形成可迁移的答题框架。 - **核心概念/公式**: 2. Country Analysis - Assessment Skills Topic: Analysing Asian Business Contexts – Assessment Briefing & Team Foundations Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Weekly Asian Business News sharing and discussion Overview of the Country Analysis Team Presentation assessment How to apply a structured decision-making approach to current business events Step-by-step guide to presentation planning, research expectations, and team collaboration Q&A on team formation, topic allocation by the teaching team, and group engagement strategies Simulation class activity as part of the meaning system in Asian region (see evidence of participation required on Blackboard) Your To-Do List This Week Your active participation in simulation activity Information about your country and team group (details posted on Blackboard) Begin initial research on current news/events in Asia Review the Assessment Rubric and Team Presentation Guidelines on Blackboard Participate in the Asian Business News discussion (2–3 mins speaking time) Reminder Key information for you: Only one team member needs to upload the team’s PowerPoint slides at least 24 hours before class each week of your presentation week starting in Week 5 , but all members must be present and participate . The Q&A session is assessed and forms part of your overall mark. Country Analysis Assessment Skills to assist with the Assessment items and activities to practice applying relevant skills., analysis, modelling, application ⏰ **本周节奏**: 难度 ⭐⭐⭐ | 预计投入 8h（Lecture 2h + 自学 3h + 作业/Lab 3h） 🎯 **考试关联**: 常见题型为概念辨析 + 场景应用，建议用“问题-方法-理由”组织答案。 🧪 **Tutorial/Lab**: 围绕“2. Country Analysis - Assessment Skills Topic: Analysing Asian Business Contexts – Assessment Briefing & Team Foundations Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Weekly Asian Business News sharing and discussion Overview of the Country Analysis Team Presentation assessment How to apply a structured decision-making approach to current business events Step-by-step guide to presentation planning, research expectations, and team collaboration Q&A on team formation, topic allocation by the teaching team, and group engagement strategies Simulation class activity as part of the meaning system in Asian region (see evidence of participation required on Blackboard) Your To-Do List This Week Your active participation in simulation activity Information about your country and team group (details posted on Blackboard) Begin initial research on current news/events in Asia Review the Assessment Rubric and Team Presentation Guidelines on Blackboard Participate in the Asian Business News discussion (2–3 mins speaking time) Reminder Key information for you: Only one team member needs to upload the team’s PowerPoint slides at least 24 hours before class each week of your presentation week starting in Week 5 , but all members must be present and participate . The Q&A session is assessed and forms part of your overall mark. Country Analysis Assessment Skills to assist with the Assessment items and activities to practice applying relevant skills.”完成练习并记录错因。 📌 **作业关联**: 对应本周作业模块，建议本周完成第一版。 ⚠️ **易错点**: 只记结论不做推导，综合题容易失分。 ，IBUS7312）

### 📖 核心知识点：3. Strategies/Framework for Doing Business in Asia Topic : Modelling Business Systems and Strategic Entry into Asian Markets Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Key frameworks from this week’s readings: East vs West business logics Institutional and legitimacy-based business systems (See readings on Blackboard) Country-specific corporate strategies for entering the Asia-Pacific region Review of presentation expectations and “burning issues” from student Q&A Asian business news update and in-class discussion Negotiation simulation activity with strategic roleplay Your To-Do List This Week Review Week 3 readings on Blackboard Identify and analyse a corporate entry strategy relevant to your country presentation Discuss roles and strategic approach with your team before next session As part of the course expectations, you are encouraged to attend all student presentations in your workshop throughout the semester. Participate actively in this week’s simulation – this is practice for your future reflective essay (see evidence of participation required on Blackboard) Key Concept Spotlight “Business Systems” : Institutional structures (both societal and firm-level) that shape how business is done in different countries. These include governance, coordination, competition, legitimacy and meaning mechanisms. 本周内容基于 UQ 官方 Course Profile 的 Learning activities。先理解定义边界，再做 tutorial/workshop 练习，最后用新场景复述方法，形成可迁移的答题框架。 - **核心概念/公式**: 3. Strategies/Framework for Doing Business in Asia Topic : Modelling Business Systems and Strategic Entry into Asian Markets Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Key frameworks from this week’s readings: East vs West business logics Institutional and legitimacy-based business systems (See readings on Blackboard) Country-specific corporate strategies for entering the Asia-Pacific region Review of presentation expectations and “burning issues” from student Q&A Asian business news update and in-class discussion Negotiation simulation activity with strategic roleplay Your To-Do List This Week Review Week 3 readings on Blackboard Identify and analyse a corporate entry strategy relevant to your country presentation Discuss roles and strategic approach with your team before next session As part of the course expectations, you are encouraged to attend all student presentations in your workshop throughout the semester. Participate actively in this week’s simulation – this is practice for your future reflective essay (see evidence of participation required on Blackboard) Key Concept Spotlight “Business Systems” : Institutional structures (both societal and firm-level) that shape how business is done in different countries. These include governance, coordination, competition, legitimacy and meaning mechanisms., analysis, modelling, application ⏰ **本周节奏**: 难度 ⭐⭐⭐ | 预计投入 8h（Lecture 2h + 自学 3h + 作业/Lab 3h） 🎯 **考试关联**: 常见题型为概念辨析 + 场景应用，建议用“问题-方法-理由”组织答案。 🧪 **Tutorial/Lab**: 围绕“3. Strategies/Framework for Doing Business in Asia Topic : Modelling Business Systems and Strategic Entry into Asian Markets Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Key frameworks from this week’s readings: East vs West business logics Institutional and legitimacy-based business systems (See readings on Blackboard) Country-specific corporate strategies for entering the Asia-Pacific region Review of presentation expectations and “burning issues” from student Q&A Asian business news update and in-class discussion Negotiation simulation activity with strategic roleplay Your To-Do List This Week Review Week 3 readings on Blackboard Identify and analyse a corporate entry strategy relevant to your country presentation Discuss roles and strategic approach with your team before next session As part of the course expectations, you are encouraged to attend all student presentations in your workshop throughout the semester. Participate actively in this week’s simulation – this is practice for your future reflective essay (see evidence of participation required on Blackboard) Key Concept Spotlight “Business Systems” : Institutional structures (both societal and firm-level) that shape how business is done in different countries. These include governance, coordination, competition, legitimacy and meaning mechanisms.”完成练习并记录错因。 📌 **作业关联**: 对应本周作业模块，建议本周完成第一版。 ⚠️ **易错点**: 只记结论不做推导，综合题容易失分。 ，IBUS7312）

### 📖 核心知识点：4. Japan – Business Systems, Culture & Strategy Topic : Understanding the Japanese Business System and Cross-Cultural Negotiation Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Business news from Japan and its implications for doing business in Japan Japan’s unique business system: Rationale, Identity, and Authority Simulation : Practising cross-border negotiation and strategy Team Assessment and Reflection guidance Your To-Do List This Week Start researching Japan-specific case materials if presenting in Week 5 Review this week's readings on business systems and negotiation in high-context cultures Explore the simulation debrief to prepare for reflective insights (see evidence of participation required on Blackboard) Quick Share Activity Find a current Japanese business news article (e.g. from Japan Times or Asahi Shimbun, etc. ). Be ready to share 1–2 mins on how this news story might impact doing business in Japan. Use it to build familiarity with your assigned country's institutional logic. 本周内容基于 UQ 官方 Course Profile 的 Learning activities。先理解定义边界，再做 tutorial/workshop 练习，最后用新场景复述方法，形成可迁移的答题框架。 - **核心概念/公式**: 4. Japan – Business Systems, Culture & Strategy Topic : Understanding the Japanese Business System and Cross-Cultural Negotiation Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Business news from Japan and its implications for doing business in Japan Japan’s unique business system: Rationale, Identity, and Authority Simulation : Practising cross-border negotiation and strategy Team Assessment and Reflection guidance Your To-Do List This Week Start researching Japan-specific case materials if presenting in Week 5 Review this week's readings on business systems and negotiation in high-context cultures Explore the simulation debrief to prepare for reflective insights (see evidence of participation required on Blackboard) Quick Share Activity Find a current Japanese business news article (e.g. from Japan Times or Asahi Shimbun, etc. ). Be ready to share 1–2 mins on how this news story might impact doing business in Japan. Use it to build familiarity with your assigned country's institutional logic., analysis, modelling, application ⏰ **本周节奏**: 难度 ⭐⭐⭐ | 预计投入 8h（Lecture 2h + 自学 3h + 作业/Lab 3h） 🎯 **考试关联**: 常见题型为概念辨析 + 场景应用，建议用“问题-方法-理由”组织答案。 🧪 **Tutorial/Lab**: 围绕“4. Japan – Business Systems, Culture & Strategy Topic : Understanding the Japanese Business System and Cross-Cultural Negotiation Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Business news from Japan and its implications for doing business in Japan Japan’s unique business system: Rationale, Identity, and Authority Simulation : Practising cross-border negotiation and strategy Team Assessment and Reflection guidance Your To-Do List This Week Start researching Japan-specific case materials if presenting in Week 5 Review this week's readings on business systems and negotiation in high-context cultures Explore the simulation debrief to prepare for reflective insights (see evidence of participation required on Blackboard) Quick Share Activity Find a current Japanese business news article (e.g. from Japan Times or Asahi Shimbun, etc. ). Be ready to share 1–2 mins on how this news story might impact doing business in Japan. Use it to build familiarity with your assigned country's institutional logic.”完成练习并记录错因。 📌 **作业关联**: 对应本周作业模块，建议本周完成第一版。 ⚠️ **易错点**: 只记结论不做推导，综合题容易失分。 ，IBUS7312）

### 📖 核心知识点：5. Singapore – Strategy, Competition & Regional Power Topic : Business Strategy and Regional Positioning in Singapore Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Current business news from Singapore and implications for multinational and international companies Overview of Singapore’s economic competitiveness , digital leadership, and policy stability Introduction to the Competition vs Collaboration Simulation activity (Prisoner’s Dilemma) Analysis of Singapore’s business system, policy environment, and global positioning In-class PEST analysis and regional HQ activity Reflection and planning for team presentations Your To-Do List This Week Upload your team’s presentation slides at least 24 hours before class (for teams presenting in Week 5) Submit your individual reflection immediately after presentation in class of your presentation week Conducting the online simulation (collaborative vs competitive) and link to broader strategic implications (see evidence of participation required on Blackboard) Prepare for your presentation or Q&A in peer observations — 10% of the mark! Key Learning Focus Singapore’s unique edge lies in its blend of “universalist” business logic and communitarian values, supported by advanced infrastructure, talent, and stable governance. Singapore’s ability to balance global integration with national interest makes it a strategic HQ for multinationals and a regional powerhouse in logistics, finance, and technology. 本周内容基于 UQ 官方 Course Profile 的 Learning activities。先理解定义边界，再做 tutorial/workshop 练习，最后用新场景复述方法，形成可迁移的答题框架。 - **核心概念/公式**: 5. Singapore – Strategy, Competition & Regional Power Topic : Business Strategy and Regional Positioning in Singapore Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Current business news from Singapore and implications for multinational and international companies Overview of Singapore’s economic competitiveness , digital leadership, and policy stability Introduction to the Competition vs Collaboration Simulation activity (Prisoner’s Dilemma) Analysis of Singapore’s business system, policy environment, and global positioning In-class PEST analysis and regional HQ activity Reflection and planning for team presentations Your To-Do List This Week Upload your team’s presentation slides at least 24 hours before class (for teams presenting in Week 5) Submit your individual reflection immediately after presentation in class of your presentation week Conducting the online simulation (collaborative vs competitive) and link to broader strategic implications (see evidence of participation required on Blackboard) Prepare for your presentation or Q&A in peer observations — 10% of the mark! Key Learning Focus Singapore’s unique edge lies in its blend of “universalist” business logic and communitarian values, supported by advanced infrastructure, talent, and stable governance. Singapore’s ability to balance global integration with national interest makes it a strategic HQ for multinationals and a regional powerhouse in logistics, finance, and technology., analysis, modelling, application ⏰ **本周节奏**: 难度 ⭐⭐⭐ | 预计投入 8h（Lecture 2h + 自学 3h + 作业/Lab 3h） 🎯 **考试关联**: 常见题型为概念辨析 + 场景应用，建议用“问题-方法-理由”组织答案。 🧪 **Tutorial/Lab**: 围绕“5. Singapore – Strategy, Competition & Regional Power Topic : Business Strategy and Regional Positioning in Singapore Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Current business news from Singapore and implications for multinational and international companies Overview of Singapore’s economic competitiveness , digital leadership, and policy stability Introduction to the Competition vs Collaboration Simulation activity (Prisoner’s Dilemma) Analysis of Singapore’s business system, policy environment, and global positioning In-class PEST analysis and regional HQ activity Reflection and planning for team presentations Your To-Do List This Week Upload your team’s presentation slides at least 24 hours before class (for teams presenting in Week 5) Submit your individual reflection immediately after presentation in class of your presentation week Conducting the online simulation (collaborative vs competitive) and link to broader strategic implications (see evidence of participation required on Blackboard) Prepare for your presentation or Q&A in peer observations — 10% of the mark! Key Learning Focus Singapore’s unique edge lies in its blend of “universalist” business logic and communitarian values, supported by advanced infrastructure, talent, and stable governance. Singapore’s ability to balance global integration with national interest makes it a strategic HQ for multinationals and a regional powerhouse in logistics, finance, and technology.”完成练习并记录错因。 📌 **作业关联**: 对应本周作业模块，建议本周完成第一版。 ⚠️ **易错点**: 只记结论不做推导，综合题容易失分。 ，IBUS7312）

### 📖 核心知识点：6. Malaysia – Strategy, Governance & Trust in Business Topic : Balancing Vision, Risk, and Regulation in Malaysia's Evolving Business Landscape Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Explore Malaysia's Vision 2020 and evolving development plans to 2028 Sectoral strengths: oil & gas, palm oil, health, tourism, business services Judicial, financial, and regulatory reforms – how they shape business trust and foreign direct investment (FDI) Trust-based negotiation strategy and culture in Malaysia – pace, protocol, and post-contract bargaining In-class online Simulation to practice theory in practice Your To-Do List This Week Summarise your simulation results and debrief (see evidence of participation required on Blackboard) Select one major national challenge and use the Cause & Effect model to analyse root causes Prepare your country news item and link it back to class insights in your journal or reflective notes Prepare for your presentation or Q&A in peer observations — 10% of the mark! Key Learning Focus Malaysia presents a complex yet high-potential business landscape. Strong infrastructure, sector diversity, and regulatory evolution offer global firms opportunities — but success requires cultural respect, trust-building, and patience in negotiations. Good Friday Public Holiday - Friday 3rd April 2026 - Check Blackboard for announcements about affected classes. 本周内容基于 UQ 官方 Course Profile 的 Learning activities。先理解定义边界，再做 tutorial/workshop 练习，最后用新场景复述方法，形成可迁移的答题框架。 - **核心概念/公式**: 6. Malaysia – Strategy, Governance & Trust in Business Topic : Balancing Vision, Risk, and Regulation in Malaysia's Evolving Business Landscape Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Explore Malaysia's Vision 2020 and evolving development plans to 2028 Sectoral strengths: oil & gas, palm oil, health, tourism, business services Judicial, financial, and regulatory reforms – how they shape business trust and foreign direct investment (FDI) Trust-based negotiation strategy and culture in Malaysia – pace, protocol, and post-contract bargaining In-class online Simulation to practice theory in practice Your To-Do List This Week Summarise your simulation results and debrief (see evidence of participation required on Blackboard) Select one major national challenge and use the Cause & Effect model to analyse root causes Prepare your country news item and link it back to class insights in your journal or reflective notes Prepare for your presentation or Q&A in peer observations — 10% of the mark! Key Learning Focus Malaysia presents a complex yet high-potential business landscape. Strong infrastructure, sector diversity, and regulatory evolution offer global firms opportunities — but success requires cultural respect, trust-building, and patience in negotiations. Good Friday Public Holiday - Friday 3rd April 2026 - Check Blackboard for announcements about affected classes., analysis, modelling, application ⏰ **本周节奏**: 难度 ⭐⭐⭐ | 预计投入 8h（Lecture 2h + 自学 3h + 作业/Lab 3h） 🎯 **考试关联**: 常见题型为概念辨析 + 场景应用，建议用“问题-方法-理由”组织答案。 🧪 **Tutorial/Lab**: 围绕“6. Malaysia – Strategy, Governance & Trust in Business Topic : Balancing Vision, Risk, and Regulation in Malaysia's Evolving Business Landscape Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Explore Malaysia's Vision 2020 and evolving development plans to 2028 Sectoral strengths: oil & gas, palm oil, health, tourism, business services Judicial, financial, and regulatory reforms – how they shape business trust and foreign direct investment (FDI) Trust-based negotiation strategy and culture in Malaysia – pace, protocol, and post-contract bargaining In-class online Simulation to practice theory in practice Your To-Do List This Week Summarise your simulation results and debrief (see evidence of participation required on Blackboard) Select one major national challenge and use the Cause & Effect model to analyse root causes Prepare your country news item and link it back to class insights in your journal or reflective notes Prepare for your presentation or Q&A in peer observations — 10% of the mark! Key Learning Focus Malaysia presents a complex yet high-potential business landscape. Strong infrastructure, sector diversity, and regulatory evolution offer global firms opportunities — but success requires cultural respect, trust-building, and patience in negotiations. Good Friday Public Holiday - Friday 3rd April 2026 - Check Blackboard for announcements about affected classes.”完成练习并记录错因。 📌 **作业关联**: 对应本周作业模块，建议本周完成第一版。 ⚠️ **易错点**: 只记结论不做推导，综合题容易失分。 ，IBUS7312）

### 📖 核心知识点：7. China Topic : Business Strategy and Regional Positioning in China Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Current business news from China and implications for multinational and international firms Overview of China's economic competitiveness , digital leadership, and policy stability Analysis of China's business system, policy environment, and global positioning In-class case analysis Reflection and planning for team presentations To-Do This Week Upload your team’s presentation slides at least 24 hours before class (for teams presenting in Week 7) Submit your individual reflection in class immediately after your presentation (for teams presenting in Week 7) Reflect on the practice case and link to broader strategic implications Prepare for your presentation or Q&A in peer observations — 10% of the mark! Key Learning Focus China's strategic positioning in the global economy and implications for doing business in China for multinational companies. 本周内容基于 UQ 官方 Course Profile 的 Learning activities。先理解定义边界，再做 tutorial/workshop 练习，最后用新场景复述方法，形成可迁移的答题框架。 - **核心概念/公式**: 7. China Topic : Business Strategy and Regional Positioning in China Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Current business news from China and implications for multinational and international firms Overview of China's economic competitiveness , digital leadership, and policy stability Analysis of China's business system, policy environment, and global positioning In-class case analysis Reflection and planning for team presentations To-Do This Week Upload your team’s presentation slides at least 24 hours before class (for teams presenting in Week 7) Submit your individual reflection in class immediately after your presentation (for teams presenting in Week 7) Reflect on the practice case and link to broader strategic implications Prepare for your presentation or Q&A in peer observations — 10% of the mark! Key Learning Focus China's strategic positioning in the global economy and implications for doing business in China for multinational companies., analysis, modelling, application ⏰ **本周节奏**: 难度 ⭐⭐⭐ | 预计投入 8h（Lecture 2h + 自学 3h + 作业/Lab 3h） 🎯 **考试关联**: 常见题型为概念辨析 + 场景应用，建议用“问题-方法-理由”组织答案。 🧪 **Tutorial/Lab**: 围绕“7. China Topic : Business Strategy and Regional Positioning in China Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Current business news from China and implications for multinational and international firms Overview of China's economic competitiveness , digital leadership, and policy stability Analysis of China's business system, policy environment, and global positioning In-class case analysis Reflection and planning for team presentations To-Do This Week Upload your team’s presentation slides at least 24 hours before class (for teams presenting in Week 7) Submit your individual reflection in class immediately after your presentation (for teams presenting in Week 7) Reflect on the practice case and link to broader strategic implications Prepare for your presentation or Q&A in peer observations — 10% of the mark! Key Learning Focus China's strategic positioning in the global economy and implications for doing business in China for multinational companies.”完成练习并记录错因。 📌 **作业关联**: 对应本周作业模块，建议本周完成第一版。 ⚠️ **易错点**: 只记结论不做推导，综合题容易失分。 ，IBUS7312）

### 📖 核心知识点：8. Vietnam – Trust, Transformation, and Trade Wars Topic : Vietnam’s Rise in Global Value Chains and its Cultural Complexity in Business Dealings Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Explore Vietnam’s transformation into a preferred FDI destination amid US-China trade tensions State influence , Confucian values, and hierarchical decision-making in Vietnamese business culture The importance of relationships, respect, and “face” in business negotiations and cross-border strategies Multinational company strategies: Nestlé and Unilever case studies on adaptation in local markets Vietnam’s Ease of Doing Business – post-pandemic economic climate and institutional landscape Your To-Do List Revise the Vietnam readings Prepare Vietnam country presentation and group review (if applicable for your group) Prepare a reflection note entry: How did Vietnam challenge or reinforce your views of doing business in Asia? Prepare for your presentation or Q&A in peer observations — 10% of the mark! Key Insight Doing business in Vietnam requires patience, relationship-building, and cultural fluency. Beneath its rapid economic rise lies a deeply rooted social fabric shaped by Confucian values, government oversight, and community-based trust systems. 本周内容基于 UQ 官方 Course Profile 的 Learning activities。先理解定义边界，再做 tutorial/workshop 练习，最后用新场景复述方法，形成可迁移的答题框架。 - **核心概念/公式**: 8. Vietnam – Trust, Transformation, and Trade Wars Topic : Vietnam’s Rise in Global Value Chains and its Cultural Complexity in Business Dealings Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Explore Vietnam’s transformation into a preferred FDI destination amid US-China trade tensions State influence , Confucian values, and hierarchical decision-making in Vietnamese business culture The importance of relationships, respect, and “face” in business negotiations and cross-border strategies Multinational company strategies: Nestlé and Unilever case studies on adaptation in local markets Vietnam’s Ease of Doing Business – post-pandemic economic climate and institutional landscape Your To-Do List Revise the Vietnam readings Prepare Vietnam country presentation and group review (if applicable for your group) Prepare a reflection note entry: How did Vietnam challenge or reinforce your views of doing business in Asia? Prepare for your presentation or Q&A in peer observations — 10% of the mark! Key Insight Doing business in Vietnam requires patience, relationship-building, and cultural fluency. Beneath its rapid economic rise lies a deeply rooted social fabric shaped by Confucian values, government oversight, and community-based trust systems., analysis, modelling, application ⏰ **本周节奏**: 难度 ⭐⭐⭐ | 预计投入 8h（Lecture 2h + 自学 3h + 作业/Lab 3h） 🎯 **考试关联**: 常见题型为概念辨析 + 场景应用，建议用“问题-方法-理由”组织答案。 🧪 **Tutorial/Lab**: 围绕“8. Vietnam – Trust, Transformation, and Trade Wars Topic : Vietnam’s Rise in Global Value Chains and its Cultural Complexity in Business Dealings Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Explore Vietnam’s transformation into a preferred FDI destination amid US-China trade tensions State influence , Confucian values, and hierarchical decision-making in Vietnamese business culture The importance of relationships, respect, and “face” in business negotiations and cross-border strategies Multinational company strategies: Nestlé and Unilever case studies on adaptation in local markets Vietnam’s Ease of Doing Business – post-pandemic economic climate and institutional landscape Your To-Do List Revise the Vietnam readings Prepare Vietnam country presentation and group review (if applicable for your group) Prepare a reflection note entry: How did Vietnam challenge or reinforce your views of doing business in Asia? Prepare for your presentation or Q&A in peer observations — 10% of the mark! Key Insight Doing business in Vietnam requires patience, relationship-building, and cultural fluency. Beneath its rapid economic rise lies a deeply rooted social fabric shaped by Confucian values, government oversight, and community-based trust systems.”完成练习并记录错因。 📌 **作业关联**: 对应本周作业模块，建议本周完成第一版。 ⚠️ **易错点**: 只记结论不做推导，综合题容易失分。 ，IBUS7312）

### 📖 核心知识点：9. South Korea Topic: Business Strategy and Regional Positioning in South Korea Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Current business news from Korea and implications for multinationals Overview of south Korea economic competitiveness , digital leadership, and policy stability Analysis of south Korea's business system, policy environment, and global positioning In-class case analysis Reflection and planning for team presentations and observations To-Do This Week Upload your team’s presentation slides at least 24 hours before class (for teams presenting in Week 9) Submit your individual reflection via Blackboard in class immediately after your presentation (for teams presenting in Week 9) Prepare for Q&A in peer presentations — 10% of the mark! Key Learning Focus South Korea's strategic positioning in the global economy and implications for doing business in South Korea for multinational companies. Cases are analysed and discussed as part of the class Cases are analysed and discussed. Readings see Blackboard. 本周内容基于 UQ 官方 Course Profile 的 Learning activities。先理解定义边界，再做 tutorial/workshop 练习，最后用新场景复述方法，形成可迁移的答题框架。 - **核心概念/公式**: 9. South Korea Topic: Business Strategy and Regional Positioning in South Korea Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Current business news from Korea and implications for multinationals Overview of south Korea economic competitiveness , digital leadership, and policy stability Analysis of south Korea's business system, policy environment, and global positioning In-class case analysis Reflection and planning for team presentations and observations To-Do This Week Upload your team’s presentation slides at least 24 hours before class (for teams presenting in Week 9) Submit your individual reflection via Blackboard in class immediately after your presentation (for teams presenting in Week 9) Prepare for Q&A in peer presentations — 10% of the mark! Key Learning Focus South Korea's strategic positioning in the global economy and implications for doing business in South Korea for multinational companies. Cases are analysed and discussed as part of the class Cases are analysed and discussed. Readings see Blackboard., analysis, modelling, application ⏰ **本周节奏**: 难度 ⭐⭐⭐ | 预计投入 8h（Lecture 2h + 自学 3h + 作业/Lab 3h） 🎯 **考试关联**: 常见题型为概念辨析 + 场景应用，建议用“问题-方法-理由”组织答案。 🧪 **Tutorial/Lab**: 围绕“9. South Korea Topic: Business Strategy and Regional Positioning in South Korea Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week Current business news from Korea and implications for multinationals Overview of south Korea economic competitiveness , digital leadership, and policy stability Analysis of south Korea's business system, policy environment, and global positioning In-class case analysis Reflection and planning for team presentations and observations To-Do This Week Upload your team’s presentation slides at least 24 hours before class (for teams presenting in Week 9) Submit your individual reflection via Blackboard in class immediately after your presentation (for teams presenting in Week 9) Prepare for Q&A in peer presentations — 10% of the mark! Key Learning Focus South Korea's strategic positioning in the global economy and implications for doing business in South Korea for multinational companies. Cases are analysed and discussed as part of the class Cases are analysed and discussed. Readings see Blackboard.”完成练习并记录错因。 📌 **作业关联**: 对应本周作业模块，建议本周完成第一版。 ⚠️ **易错点**: 只记结论不做推导，综合题容易失分。 ，IBUS7312）

### 📖 核心知识点：10. India – Complexity, Contradictions & Comparative Advantage Topic: Business, Culture and Negotiation Dynamics in India Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Explore India’s post-pandemic economic recovery: growth, barriers, and demographic dividends Institutional frameworks and decision-making mechanisms unique to India High power distance , family-based business systems , and gender dynamics Culture and meaning systems: identity, rationale, authority in Indian business culture Business case studies and an in-class activities Deep dive into informal institutions , social capital , and doing business amid regulatory challenges Your To-Do List Review about cultural and institutional frameworks and other readings on India Prepare a reflection entry: how Indian cultural traits influenced business outcomes Begin drafting your research essay (due soon!) and incorporate India as one of your countries if selected Key Insight In India, business success depends not just on innovation or scale, but on your ability to navigate bureaucratic layers , tap into social networks , and respect the meaning-making practices of a pluralistic and hierarchical society. 本周内容基于 UQ 官方 Course Profile 的 Learning activities。先理解定义边界，再做 tutorial/workshop 练习，最后用新场景复述方法，形成可迁移的答题框架。 - **核心概念/公式**: 10. India – Complexity, Contradictions & Comparative Advantage Topic: Business, Culture and Negotiation Dynamics in India Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Explore India’s post-pandemic economic recovery: growth, barriers, and demographic dividends Institutional frameworks and decision-making mechanisms unique to India High power distance , family-based business systems , and gender dynamics Culture and meaning systems: identity, rationale, authority in Indian business culture Business case studies and an in-class activities Deep dive into informal institutions , social capital , and doing business amid regulatory challenges Your To-Do List Review about cultural and institutional frameworks and other readings on India Prepare a reflection entry: how Indian cultural traits influenced business outcomes Begin drafting your research essay (due soon!) and incorporate India as one of your countries if selected Key Insight In India, business success depends not just on innovation or scale, but on your ability to navigate bureaucratic layers , tap into social networks , and respect the meaning-making practices of a pluralistic and hierarchical society., analysis, modelling, application ⏰ **本周节奏**: 难度 ⭐⭐⭐ | 预计投入 8h（Lecture 2h + 自学 3h + 作业/Lab 3h） 🎯 **考试关联**: 常见题型为概念辨析 + 场景应用，建议用“问题-方法-理由”组织答案。 🧪 **Tutorial/Lab**: 围绕“10. India – Complexity, Contradictions & Comparative Advantage Topic: Business, Culture and Negotiation Dynamics in India Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Explore India’s post-pandemic economic recovery: growth, barriers, and demographic dividends Institutional frameworks and decision-making mechanisms unique to India High power distance , family-based business systems , and gender dynamics Culture and meaning systems: identity, rationale, authority in Indian business culture Business case studies and an in-class activities Deep dive into informal institutions , social capital , and doing business amid regulatory challenges Your To-Do List Review about cultural and institutional frameworks and other readings on India Prepare a reflection entry: how Indian cultural traits influenced business outcomes Begin drafting your research essay (due soon!) and incorporate India as one of your countries if selected Key Insight In India, business success depends not just on innovation or scale, but on your ability to navigate bureaucratic layers , tap into social networks , and respect the meaning-making practices of a pluralistic and hierarchical society.”完成练习并记录错因。 📌 **作业关联**: 对应本周作业模块，建议本周完成第一版。 ⚠️ **易错点**: 只记结论不做推导，综合题容易失分。 ，IBUS7312）

### 📖 核心知识点：11. The Philippines – Oligarchies, Outsourcing & Opportunity Topic : Navigating Power, People, and Partnerships in the Philippines Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Explore The legacy of colonialism, elite control , and its effect on governance and business policy The rise of BPO and services exports – and the role of the Filipino diaspora and remittances Core sectors: agribusiness, ICT, consumer goods, and logistics The complex meaning systems of authority, patronage, religion , and hiya (shame/modesty) Case study in class – localising strategy, community engagement, and regulation Comparative task: How does the Philippines compare to Vietnam, India, or Singapore in business environment? Your To-Do List Review Nestlé Philippines materials in Blackboard Finalise your contribution to group presentations and peer reviews for those presenting or reviewing groups Check your Week 11 group schedule and prepare accordingly Key Insight Doing business in the Philippines requires more than market analysis – it calls for cultural fluency , ethical navigation , and the ability to build trust and social capital in environments shaped by history, hierarchy, and hope. 本周内容基于 UQ 官方 Course Profile 的 Learning activities。先理解定义边界，再做 tutorial/workshop 练习，最后用新场景复述方法，形成可迁移的答题框架。 - **核心概念/公式**: 11. The Philippines – Oligarchies, Outsourcing & Opportunity Topic : Navigating Power, People, and Partnerships in the Philippines Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Explore The legacy of colonialism, elite control , and its effect on governance and business policy The rise of BPO and services exports – and the role of the Filipino diaspora and remittances Core sectors: agribusiness, ICT, consumer goods, and logistics The complex meaning systems of authority, patronage, religion , and hiya (shame/modesty) Case study in class – localising strategy, community engagement, and regulation Comparative task: How does the Philippines compare to Vietnam, India, or Singapore in business environment? Your To-Do List Review Nestlé Philippines materials in Blackboard Finalise your contribution to group presentations and peer reviews for those presenting or reviewing groups Check your Week 11 group schedule and prepare accordingly Key Insight Doing business in the Philippines requires more than market analysis – it calls for cultural fluency , ethical navigation , and the ability to build trust and social capital in environments shaped by history, hierarchy, and hope., analysis, modelling, application ⏰ **本周节奏**: 难度 ⭐⭐⭐ | 预计投入 8h（Lecture 2h + 自学 3h + 作业/Lab 3h） 🎯 **考试关联**: 常见题型为概念辨析 + 场景应用，建议用“问题-方法-理由”组织答案。 🧪 **Tutorial/Lab**: 围绕“11. The Philippines – Oligarchies, Outsourcing & Opportunity Topic : Navigating Power, People, and Partnerships in the Philippines Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Explore The legacy of colonialism, elite control , and its effect on governance and business policy The rise of BPO and services exports – and the role of the Filipino diaspora and remittances Core sectors: agribusiness, ICT, consumer goods, and logistics The complex meaning systems of authority, patronage, religion , and hiya (shame/modesty) Case study in class – localising strategy, community engagement, and regulation Comparative task: How does the Philippines compare to Vietnam, India, or Singapore in business environment? Your To-Do List Review Nestlé Philippines materials in Blackboard Finalise your contribution to group presentations and peer reviews for those presenting or reviewing groups Check your Week 11 group schedule and prepare accordingly Key Insight Doing business in the Philippines requires more than market analysis – it calls for cultural fluency , ethical navigation , and the ability to build trust and social capital in environments shaped by history, hierarchy, and hope.”完成练习并记录错因。 📌 **作业关联**: 对应本周作业模块，建议本周完成第一版。 ⚠️ **易错点**: 只记结论不做推导，综合题容易失分。 ，IBUS7312）

### 📖 核心知识点：12. Indonesia Topic : Business Strategy and Regional Positioning in Indonesia Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week (MCQ Submission Due in class 2.5%) Current business news from Indonesia and implications for multinationals Analysis of Indonesia's business system, policy environment, and global positioning In-class case analysis and multiple-choice questions It is a part of the reflective assessment (2.5%) Reflection and planning for team presentations To-Do This Week Make sure you submit your questions for Negotiating for Success in Asia: Adapting to a Multipolar World (2.5%) Upload your team’s presentation slides at least 24 hours before class (for teams presenting in Week 12) Submit your individual reflective note via Blackboard in class of your presentation week Key Learning Focus Indonesia's strategic positioning in the global economy and implications for doing business in Indonesia for multinational companies. One specific virtual negotiation case between an American and Indonesian company is performed, analysed and discussed as part of the class activity for the MCQ submission. Readings see Blackboard. 本周内容基于 UQ 官方 Course Profile 的 Learning activities。先理解定义边界，再做 tutorial/workshop 练习，最后用新场景复述方法，形成可迁移的答题框架。 - **核心概念/公式**: 12. Indonesia Topic : Business Strategy and Regional Positioning in Indonesia Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week (MCQ Submission Due in class 2.5%) Current business news from Indonesia and implications for multinationals Analysis of Indonesia's business system, policy environment, and global positioning In-class case analysis and multiple-choice questions It is a part of the reflective assessment (2.5%) Reflection and planning for team presentations To-Do This Week Make sure you submit your questions for Negotiating for Success in Asia: Adapting to a Multipolar World (2.5%) Upload your team’s presentation slides at least 24 hours before class (for teams presenting in Week 12) Submit your individual reflective note via Blackboard in class of your presentation week Key Learning Focus Indonesia's strategic positioning in the global economy and implications for doing business in Indonesia for multinational companies. One specific virtual negotiation case between an American and Indonesian company is performed, analysed and discussed as part of the class activity for the MCQ submission. Readings see Blackboard., analysis, modelling, application ⏰ **本周节奏**: 难度 ⭐⭐⭐ | 预计投入 8h（Lecture 2h + 自学 3h + 作业/Lab 3h） 🎯 **考试关联**: 常见题型为概念辨析 + 场景应用，建议用“问题-方法-理由”组织答案。 🧪 **Tutorial/Lab**: 围绕“12. Indonesia Topic : Business Strategy and Regional Positioning in Indonesia Delivery Mode (in person): Seminar (Week 1 to 4) and Lecture (Week 5-13) + Workshop What We’ll Cover This Week (MCQ Submission Due in class 2.5%) Current business news from Indonesia and implications for multinationals Analysis of Indonesia's business system, policy environment, and global positioning In-class case analysis and multiple-choice questions It is a part of the reflective assessment (2.5%) Reflection and planning for team presentations To-Do This Week Make sure you submit your questions for Negotiating for Success in Asia: Adapting to a Multipolar World (2.5%) Upload your team’s presentation slides at least 24 hours before class (for teams presenting in Week 12) Submit your individual reflective note via Blackboard in class of your presentation week Key Learning Focus Indonesia's strategic positioning in the global economy and implications for doing business in Indonesia for multinational companies. One specific virtual negotiation case between an American and Indonesian company is performed, analysed and discussed as part of the class activity for the MCQ submission. Readings see Blackboard.”完成练习并记录错因。 📌 **作业关联**: 对应本周作业模块，建议本周完成第一版。 ⚠️ **易错点**: 只记结论不做推导，综合题容易失分。 ，IBUS7312）