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focus on managerial excellence. Agribusiness Research Project-II
Industrial Training/Summer Internship
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management areas and a term dedicated to industrial training/internships. Student profiles for the 2007-2009 batch are
Steve Pace spent the week providing support and training to various schools and colleagues on the use of learning platforms and software in order to improve teaching and learning. On Monday, he had regular team meetings and provided support to Hummersknott school. On Tuesday, he worked on product writing and provided a demonstration and training at the Understand Centre. On Wednesday, he supported an innovative literacy project at Firthmoor school and had meetings to discuss supporting schools' use of the virtual learning environment.
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1) The course aims to help students strengthen their skills in determining trustworthy sources on environmental issues, understanding important ecological topics, and employing journalism skills to tell impactful stories across multiple platforms.
2) Students will analyze and discuss environmental news coverage, with a focus on issues in Southern California and the Los Angeles River watershed. Assignments include individual news stories, a multimedia team project, and an in-depth final project.
3) Regular attendance and meeting deadlines are required. Students will present news analyses and contribute to an online discussion board. Readings, videos
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El documento define la inflación como el aumento sostenido y generalizado de los precios de bienes y servicios. Explica que la inflación puede ser causada por la emisión excesiva de dinero, déficit presupuestario o desequilibrio entre oferta y demanda. También describe los tipos de inflación (leve, alta e hiperinflación) y sus impactos económicos, como la redistribución de ingresos y efectos en la producción. Finalmente, analiza brevemente la experiencia de inflación en el Perú bajo el primer gobierno de Alan Garc
The document discusses expectations for a study visit on quality and holistic approaches to environmental education. It outlines how environmental awareness is considered in vocational training systems in different countries and how to develop sustainability across curriculums. It also discusses implications for managing training centers and nature-based learning opportunities. The document then provides an overview of Spain's vocational training system and proposes quality criteria and indicators for assessing environmental awareness training.
focus on managerial excellence. Agribusiness Research Project-II
Industrial Training/Summer Internship
The document provides information about Ganpat University's MBA (Agribusiness) program for the 2007-2009 batch. It discusses
the university's vision of developing knowledgeable workers and the program's focus on imparting both theoretical and practical
knowledge relevant to agribusiness management. The 2-year full-time MBA (Agribusiness) program aims to equip students with
the skills needed to address challenges in the agriculture sector and seize opportunities through courses covering functional
management areas and a term dedicated to industrial training/internships. Student profiles for the 2007-2009 batch are
Steve Pace spent the week providing support and training to various schools and colleagues on the use of learning platforms and software in order to improve teaching and learning. On Monday, he had regular team meetings and provided support to Hummersknott school. On Tuesday, he worked on product writing and provided a demonstration and training at the Understand Centre. On Wednesday, he supported an innovative literacy project at Firthmoor school and had meetings to discuss supporting schools' use of the virtual learning environment.
This document provides an overview of the course "The Corporation in Society" to be taught in the fall of 2005. The course will examine the role of corporations in society and debates around their social responsibilities. It will consider these issues from both a theoretical and practical perspective. Major assignments include preparing for an in-class debate on the purpose of the firm, conducting a stakeholder analysis of a selected company, finding examples of how social investments can boost corporate financial returns, and a final project. Students are expected to actively participate in class discussions.
This document provides information about the ENST 320a course on water and soil sustainability offered at the University of Southern California in spring 2013. The course will be taught on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2-3:20pm by Drs. Lisa Collins and Kristen Weiss. It will present an overview of issues related to water and soil sustainability from scientific, policy, and business perspectives. Students will complete exams, blog posts, discussions, and assignments. Topics will include water chemistry, watersheds, water treatment, regulations, agriculture, and climate change.
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1) The course aims to help students strengthen their skills in determining trustworthy sources on environmental issues, understanding important ecological topics, and employing journalism skills to tell impactful stories across multiple platforms.
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El documento define la inflación como el aumento sostenido y generalizado de los precios de bienes y servicios. Explica que la inflación puede ser causada por la emisión excesiva de dinero, déficit presupuestario o desequilibrio entre oferta y demanda. También describe los tipos de inflación (leve, alta e hiperinflación) y sus impactos económicos, como la redistribución de ingresos y efectos en la producción. Finalmente, analiza brevemente la experiencia de inflación en el Perú bajo el primer gobierno de Alan Garc
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El taller de fútbol del Colegio Altazor se llevará a cabo los días martes y jueves de 15:00 a 16:30 horas en la cancha del colegio. Los alumnos aprenderán técnicas básicas individuales y tácticas de juego en equipo a través de ejercicios y partidos amistosos. El objetivo es fomentar la práctica deportiva y los valores del deporte como el compañerismo y el esfuerzo en los estudiantes.
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These days many of us spend plenty of time on social media, but how do we apply what we know about brand messaging and audience engagement to design a unique experience that will engage fans and keep them coming back for more? Sitewire's social media experts share their top 20 tips on designing for social media.
This presentation covers:
Creating a cohesive brand experience: establishing a consistent look and feel, developing a tone and voice, and how to make boring content more meaningful by telling stories
Engaging with your audience: identifying unique strategies based on customer personas, building emotional connections, and an opportunity to entertain through gamification
Integrating social strategies across multiple channels: who's listening on each channel, how interactions change with different devices, and what you need to measure success
Presented during AIGA Arizona's ¡Luncha Learne! event at Sitewire in Tempe, AZ by:
Patricia Tompkins, Senior Art Director
Kim Hand, Senior Social Media Strategist
Russ Maloney, Senior Strategic Planner
Levi Chambers, Content Strategist
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The document provides information about robots, including definitions, history, and key aspects. It defines a robot as a re-programmable, multifunctional manipulator designed to move materials through programmed motions. The term originated from a 1921 play and was later used by Isaac Asimov in 1941 to refer to machines that assist humans. Key robot aspects discussed include motors, sensors, mobility, programmability, and flexibility. Examples of present and future robots are also mentioned.
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Presentation given by David Rose at the second JISC Emerging Practices workshop (2012/07/03).
http://emergingpractices.jiscinvolve.org/wp/doing-ea-workshop-2/
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Este artículo analiza las diferentes visiones del orden internacional según la teoría realista de las relaciones internacionales y su relación con las doctrinas neoconservadoras estadounidenses que promueven un orden imperial unipolar. El autor argumenta que la visión imperial neoconservadora no puede considerarse realista políticamente dado que se aparta significativamente de los principios descriptivos, prescriptivos y predictivos del realismo en tres niveles. El artículo revisa las diferentes imágenes realistas posteriores a la Guerra Fría - geoeconómica, multip
The document discusses plans for creating promotional materials for a film called "SIGNED" including a film poster and two-page magazine spread. For the poster, they will recreate a similar style showing a guitar acting as a jail cell to represent feeling trapped in the music industry until getting signed. The magazine spread will have a title using a black musical font on the white background, with four columns of review text wrapping around the poster and screenshots. It will provide an objective assessment of the film's narrative, quality, and execution along with quotes and a numerical rating.
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Designing for Social Media: Top 20 Tips from SitewirePatricia Tompkins
These days many of us spend plenty of time on social media, but how do we apply what we know about brand messaging and audience engagement to design a unique experience that will engage fans and keep them coming back for more? Sitewire's social media experts share their top 20 tips on designing for social media.
This presentation covers:
Creating a cohesive brand experience: establishing a consistent look and feel, developing a tone and voice, and how to make boring content more meaningful by telling stories
Engaging with your audience: identifying unique strategies based on customer personas, building emotional connections, and an opportunity to entertain through gamification
Integrating social strategies across multiple channels: who's listening on each channel, how interactions change with different devices, and what you need to measure success
Presented during AIGA Arizona's ¡Luncha Learne! event at Sitewire in Tempe, AZ by:
Patricia Tompkins, Senior Art Director
Kim Hand, Senior Social Media Strategist
Russ Maloney, Senior Strategic Planner
Levi Chambers, Content Strategist
Este documento describe diferentes disciplinas de las ciencias naturales como la astronomía, biología, física, geología y química. También describe la ecología como la ciencia que estudia las interacciones entre los organismos y su ambiente, y la botánica como la rama de la biología que se enfoca en el estudio de los vegetales.
The document provides information about robots, including definitions, history, and key aspects. It defines a robot as a re-programmable, multifunctional manipulator designed to move materials through programmed motions. The term originated from a 1921 play and was later used by Isaac Asimov in 1941 to refer to machines that assist humans. Key robot aspects discussed include motors, sensors, mobility, programmability, and flexibility. Examples of present and future robots are also mentioned.
Los valores son principios que guían el comportamiento y nos permiten desarrollarnos como personas. Aunque subjetivos, los valores son cualidades inherentes a los objetos y son absolutos y universales. La universidad debe promover valores como la libertad, la justicia, la tolerancia y la autonomía para formar personas pensantes y libres.
Seerat E-imam Ali Raza (A.S)
PDF books are also Available
Book uploaded by: shiaqaum.com
Saleha Rizvi
email : shiaqaum1@gmail.com
Please Visit : http://shiaqaum.com/
La encuesta encontró que el 59% de los padres cree que la institución prioriza el desarrollo del saber, hacer y ser sobre los resultados numéricos. El 60% también considera que las actividades de recuperación abordan realmente las debilidades de las estudiantes. Sin embargo, el 13% dijo no saber nada sobre dichas actividades. En 2012, 102 estudiantes (6.3% del total) repitieron el año, 83 de ellos en secundaria y bachillerato técnico.
I was part of a committee at S.P Jain Singapore to invite industry participants for student projects. The committee used to approach companies and win projects for various functions like Marketing, Logistics, Supply Chain and HR. I made this brochure to send to various companies as part of our marketing collaterals
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Presentation given by David Rose at the second JISC Emerging Practices workshop (2012/07/03).
http://emergingpractices.jiscinvolve.org/wp/doing-ea-workshop-2/
The document provides information about the Executive MBA program offered by Università della Svizzera italiana (USI). The 18-month part-time program consists of 14 core modules taught over 4-day sessions each month, plus a 3-month consulting project. The small class size of 15-20 participants allows for meaningful exchanges. The program is taught in English by international faculty with experience in both academia and business. It aims to help managers and executives apply new concepts while continuing to work full-time.
The document describes the Executive MBA program in Supply Chain Management offered by ETH Zurich, focusing on providing students with a global perspective on business, in-depth training in supply chain management, and the skills to become effective leaders. The 18-month part-time program includes blocks covering general management, the global economy, supply chain management, and a master's thesis, combining academic rigor with practical experience through company visits and international field studies.
Disasters could cripple your organization, suspending mission-critical processes and disrupting service to your customers. These disasters could be man-made or natural in nature.
The Business Continuity Plan addresses an organization’s ability to continue functioning when normal operations are disrupted. A Disaster Recovery Plan is used to define the resources, action, tasks, and data required to manage the business recovery process in the event of a disaster.
In this workshop you learn to identify vulnerabilities and implement appropriate countermeasures to prevent and mitigate threats to your mission-critical processes. You will learn techniques for creating a business continuity plan (BCP) and the methodology for building an infrastructure that supports its effective implementation.
Benefits of Attending:
Using a carefully selected case study, course participants will:
Create, document and test continuity arrangements for an organization
Perform a risk assessment and Business Impact Assessment (BIA) to identify vulnerabilities
Select and deploy an alternate site for continuity of mission-critical activities
Identify appropriate strategies to recover the infrastructure and processes
Organize and manage recovery teams
Test and maintain an effective recovery plan in a rapidly changing technology environment
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Contact Kris at kris@360bsi.com to register.
Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery Planning & Leadership 18 - 21 June 201...360 BSI
Disasters could cripple your organization, suspending mission-critical processes and disrupting service to your customers. These disasters could be man-made or natural in nature.
The Business Continuity Plan addresses an organization’s ability to continue functioning when normal operations are disrupted. A Disaster Recovery Plan is used to define the resources, action, tasks, and data required to manage the business recovery process in the event of a disaster.
In this workshop you learn to identify vulnerabilities and implement appropriate countermeasures to prevent and mitigate threats to your mission-critical processes. You will learn techniques for creating a business continuity plan (BCP) and the methodology for building an infrastructure that supports its effective implementation.
Benefits of Attending:
Using a carefully selected case study, course participants will:
- Create, document and test continuity arrangements for an organization
- Perform a risk assessment and Business Impact Assessment (BIA) to identify vulnerabilities
- Select and deploy an alternate site for continuity of mission-critical activities
- Identify appropriate strategies to recover the infrastructure and processes
- Organize and manage recovery teams
- Test and maintain an effective recovery plan in a rapidly changing technology environment
Exclusive:
- Bring your BCP/DRP for private consultation review
- BCP/DRP Step-by-step Guide
- BCP/DRP templates and worksheets to aid you in applying and putting into practice what you have learned from this workshop
- FREE CD containing course material, case studies, and other related items of the training workshop
Who should attend:
- Vice Presidents, Directors, General Managers
- Chief Information Officers
- Chief Security Officers
- Chief Information Security Officers
- Chief Technology Officers
- Heads of Departments in Information Security Management
Contact Kris at kris@360bsi.com to register.
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Instructor: OMAR A. EL SAWY
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COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIV :
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2. understand and appreciate what business strategies for sustainability are, how to design them, and to be
sensitized to the challenges of organizational implementation.
The course brings two additional critical aspects to business strategies for sustainability: (i) an emphasis on
global emerging markets and (ii) taking advantage of the capabilities of digital technologies and the associated
novel digital business models that they enable. Paradoxically, much of the deployment of this sustainability
transformation may be occurring more quickly in some high growth emerging economies around the world,
rather than the slower growth developed economies. Furthermore, many global corporations in the developed
world are having to worry about global sustainability strategies that highlight emerging economies where there
are many growth opportunities in the next decade. The UAE (Dubai/Abu Dhabi) provides an exciting emerging
location that may be a harbinger of things to come in our global economy, and provides a window to a region of
the world that is relatively unexplored by global managers when compared to say BRIC economies.
The course will also specifically focus on how to take advantage of digital technologies for sustainability
strategies. We now live in a technology intensive digital world that is filled with ubiquitous high speed
communication wireless networks, real-time sensors, smart grids, social networks, and a multitude of mobile
devices. These technologies are enabling novel digital business models that enable open innovation, complex
sensing, real-time information, health and environment monitoring, customer co-creation, and much more. This
provides a multitude of new options for intelligent business strategies for sustainability The instructor’s forecast
is that in the next few years the energy and environment industries (include smart clean energy) will undergo a
radical transformation due to the use of digital technologies, and many industry boundaries will shift in
associated industries such as building and construction, real estate, tourism, transportation, and healthcare.
The object of the course is to give you the skills and mindset to be a full participant in such progressive
undertakings. The course will include an experiential learning trip to Dubai/Abu Dhabi (UAE) in the spring break.
Team consulting projects will be carried out with 5 UAE companies in both locations (which are a 1.5 hours
drive apart). The instructor travels to the UAE in late Fall to secure projects. The five project companies for
Spring 2011 were Abraaj Capital/WAMDA, Dubai Ports World, Mubadala/ATIC, Masdar, and IBM. The five
project companies for Spring 2012 were Abraaj Capital/The99, Dubai Roads & Transport Authority (RTA),
Mubadala/ATIC, Etisalat Telecom, and Cisco. The five project companies for Spring 2013 are Abraaj
Capital/The Entertainer, Dubai Taxi, ATIC/Mubadala, Masdar, and Cisco.
This course is partially sponsored by Marshall’s CIBER grant from the US Department of Education from 2011-
2014 and we are grateful for the support and endorsement.
SKILLS ACQUIRED THROUGH THIS COURSE:
1) How to scope and assess a business strategy for sustainability, & understanding the drivers of sustainability
2) An understanding of digital business models and how they can enable novel sustainability strategies
3) An appreciation of high growth emerging economies in a direct experiential manner
4) A familiarity with the economic opportunities in the UAE region (Dubai/Abu Dhabi), and a new form of
globalization
5) An understanding of how to proactively transform value chain activities in a company for sustainability
6) A team consulting experience in a high growth emerging economy
7) A future-looking familiarity with the energy/environment/transportation sectors
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3. COURSE SCHEDULE & TOPICS
Digital Strategies for Sustainability in Global Emerging Markets
Session # Date (2013) Topic Special Events
1 Sat Jan 191 Course Orientation & Introduction to Explanation of Trip Procedures by
Emerging Markets, Intelligent Marshall Office of Global Programs, and
Sustainability, and Digital Business explanation of Project Procedures
Models – and their inter-connection
2 Sat Feb 2 Digital Disruption in the Smart Energy Guest Speaker #1 (Southern California
Sector: Drivers & Manifestations Edison)
(including Green IT and smart grids). Sector Case #1 – Intelligent Energy
More on sustainability strategy and
business models.
3 Sat Feb 23 Real-Time Business Models, KPIs, Guest Speaker #2 (IBM Smart Planet
and Dashboards in Sustainability Project)
Initiatives: Monitoring & Measurement Sector Case #2 – Intelligent
Environment & Transportation
4 Sat Mar 2 Sustainability Strategies in Emerging Country Orientation & Travel Information
Markets and the UAE Context.
5 Sat Mar 9 Consulting Project Presentations with Interim Class Presentations for Teams
Feedback
International Fri Mar 15 International Field Trip to United Arab Company visits, Presentations and
Trip through Sun Emirates (Dubai/Abu Dhabi). Full day Briefings by Senior Company
Mar 24, 2012 9-5 sessions at 5 companies from Executives; Presentation by USC MBA
Sunday through Thursday teams; Discussions
6 Sat March 30 Integrative ReCap & Lessons for the Golden Nuggets Assignment & Team
Future “Left to-do” Consultations
7 Sat Apr 13 Consulting Project Walkthroughs with Final Class Walkthrough Presentations
Feedback for Teams
Fri Apr 19 *** Final Team Consulting Report due
before 5 pm – (C4C weekend).
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We do realize that this is MLK weekend and one of the MBA clubs traditionally has a ski trip, and it is a
recurring issue for which we have no optimal solution. Unfortunately we are unable to delay the first session to a
later week due to drop/add dates etc.. and cannot start before the semester. What people have done in past
years is just travel right after class on Saturday instead. You do need to attend the first class.
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4. PEDAGOGY & LEARNING METHODS
The course has 5 interrelated learning components as below. Please note that the course is front loaded
with more work in the first half of the semester until the Spring break.
1. CASES & READINGS: The 1st component is a series of sector cases and readings to help you understand
the key issues, underlying concepts, enabling technologies, and effective techniques for digital sustainability
strategies. This learning will take place through four scheduled Saturday sessions before the trip. Individual
case-related write-ups are required. Guest speakers may also help enrich the sessions.
2. TEAM CONSULTING PROJECT: The 2nd component is working on a team consulting project that gives you
the challenge and opportunity of dealing with the details and idiosyncrasies/fickleness/fuzziness of a company
project and honing your skills through doing and shaping. Teams will be assigned to each of the five companies.
An oral class presentation by each team is required before the field trip; another is expected at the company, as
well as a final walkthrough at the conclusion of the semester. A written report for each team is also required.
3. COUNTRY ORIENTATION: The 3rd component is an orientation session on the UAE economy and Middle
East culture, and the unique form of globalization that is emerging through an innovative UAE government. A
capstone briefing session at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce on-site also enriches this perspective.
4. FIELD TRIP: The 4th component is a field trip (during Spring Break) to the 5 companies. The field trip
provides a vibrant and immersed learning environment for bringing together the first and second components to
a new level of understanding. It involves a 5-day schedule of on-site visits to learn about and discuss digital
sustainability strategies and interview managers of the 5 selected companies. It is an intense business
experience with a grueling (but exciting) all-day schedule that requires your full attention and does not leave
time for sightseeing – although we try to fit quick “strategic” side trips at the end of the day. There are 2 free
days after the 5 days of visits. All participants are expected to be actively engaged in this first-hand experience
at all the 5 companies during the field trip.
5. DRAWING LESSONS FOR THE FUTURE: The 5th component is an integrative recap of what was learned
through the first 4 components, reflecting back, and drawing lessons for the future. One session and one
“golden nuggets” assignment is dedicated for that immediately after returning from the field trip.
COURSE MATERIALS & READINGS
1. Book: Werbach, Adam Strategy for Sustainability: A Business Manifesto, Harvard Business School Press,
2009. The book is available from Amazon (Kindle edition too), Harvard Press, and other bookstores. You need
to get this book and it is required.
2. Harvard Business Review Articles (Course Pack): The course pack (4 articles in 2013) can be purchased
online directly and downloaded in electronic form from Harvard Business Press -- as per the instructions
provided in the BlackBoard class folder. You can also access HBR through USC libraries or may have a
subscription.
3. Other Readings: Articles from professional journals and trade press, and industry reports. These will be
usually made available on-line through BlackBoard class folder or distributed in class if hard copy (rarely).
4. Initial consulting project information for each of the five companies will be provided at start of semester to
each of the company teams. Each company team will then be responsible for gathering further information
pertaining to the company and the consulting project, and for maintaining liaison with the company. A guide for
field studies and consulting behavior will be posted on Blackboard.
5. Blackboard Course Folder: There will be a session preparation guide posted for every session on
Blackboard. Other than the book and course pack that needs to be purchased (see items 1 & 2 above), other
readings will be posted on Blackboard course folder – as will session PowerPoints, assignment instructions,
administrative information, guest speaker bios etc.. Please check it frequently ! The sections that are
populated typically are Syllabus, Assignments, and Content.
RELATED BOOKS & READINGS
If you have any deeper special interest in any of the topics we will cover, let me know and I will recommend
related books that may be intriguing and useful. I can also recommend readings related to your project focus as
needed.
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5. COURSE ASSIGNMENTS, GRADING, & POLICIES
Each individual's effort and grade will be based on the following 4 components. Please note that extraordinary
effort in any of those components will be recognized. Conversely, plagiarism in written assignments will be dealt
with very severely as per USC rules.
1. TWO INDIVIDUAL CASE WRITE-UPS (20%)
Each participant is required to submitted two individual case write-ups. The first is a sector case which will
analyze exemplary company strategies using digital technologies in the clean energy/environment space. The
second is a transportation with a sustainability focus. Instructions will be provided with each case to guide your
write-up.
2. TEAM CONSULTING PROJECT (55% -- 40% for report, 15% for presentations)
We will form project teams based on student preferences, project requirements, and what the instructor thinks
are balanced multi-skill teams. We therefore cannot guarantee that you will get your first preference. Each team
will be responsible for organizing itself and gathering further information pertaining to the company and the
consulting project. This may involve visiting the local Southern California offices of similar companies if
appropriate. There will be one team project report. Each team member will also be asked to assess the relative
contributions/efforts of all the other member of their team in order to reward excellence and avoid free riders.
The team will be required to give two presentations: an interim presentation on the week before the trip (March
9 - see course schedule), and a presentation to the company in the UAE. The two presentations are graded (a
composite grade based on the first presentation and how much progress was achieved in the second). At the
time of the trip presentation, the project is typically 1/2 or 2/3 done depending on the project circumstances.
There will also be an in-class project walkthrough related to the final report presented to the company on April
13. It is a feedback and advice session and will not be graded but will influence how the final report is perceived
and read.
The final report is due one week after the final walkthrough (April 19 - see schedule). The report is expected to
be about 40-50 VI3P pages (in addition, appendices can be attached). Apart from being reviewed and evaluated
by the instructor, it will also be sent to the company. VI3P format is Vertical PowerPoint that is Intensive, Inviting,
and Interactive. It is a consulting report format that we named in this course which yields consulting reports that
are more likely to be read by senior executives and are more likely to engage them without being superficial.
They also take advantage of internet active links. It is a format for the digital age.
3. ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN CLASS SESSIONS & FIELD TRIP (15%)
The course will move through material relatively quickly. Each class will build on material from previous classes.
Thus it is very important that students attend and be prepared for each class. You are expected to actively
discuss both readings and cases and add to the learning of the class. Quality is heavily favored over quantity.
In addition to active in-class participation, you are also expected to actively engage in useful discussion and
attentive listening during the field trip. It is a great opportunity to engage with company managers.
Furthermore, to encourage cross-team fertilization and learning, a portion of your participation grade is based
on how well you provide thoughtful input to consulting teams other than your own. Optional peer evaluations will
be used for this latter component.
4. INTEGRATIVE GOLDEN NUGGETS ASSIGNMENT (10%)
There is also a written “golden nuggets” assignment that is due on Saturday immediately after returning from the
trip. A “golden nugget” is an insight, a management practice, a rule of thumb, a lesson, or a revelation that you
have found to be particularly valuable or unique. In the context of this course the “golden nugget” would be
about digital strategies for sustainability in global emerging markets --- especially in the context of the UAE, and
that you “found” through your various experiences in this class. We would like you to reflect back on those
experiences and to draw lessons for the future. Your write-up will identify and describe 5 “golden nuggets,” and
how they have changed your understanding of digital strategies for sustainability, digital business models,
sustainability practices, or idiosyncrasies of emerging contexts like the UAE – and how you will approach these
in the future as a manager.
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6. CLASS PARTICIPATION PROFESSIONALISM
Your participation grade is based on quality and a sincere effort to provoke, learn and understand, rather than
quantity. The more you engage with the class with passion, intellectual curiosity, and interest, the higher will be
your participation grade, and the more successful and exciting our learning experience will be – and the more
fun you will have. We are all here to learn and share our understanding.
1- Attendance: You are expected to attend all sessions. If you cannot attend for a specific reason then please
inform the professor through e-mail that you are unable to attend, or your absence will affect your participation
grade. Treat it like a professional meeting at work: if you cannot attend, you are expected to inform the person
running the meeting as a professional courtesy. There are only 7 sessions so it is especially important to attend
all sessions.
2. Engagement: You are expected to attend and prepare for each class and to actively engage in the
discussion of readings and cases. If you don't keep up with the reading, you will not enjoy the class. Thus it is
very important that you be prepared for each class. You are expected to actively discuss both readings and
cases and add to the learning of the class, whether in the live classroom or on-line (if you see an article that is
pertinent to the class – let us all know). You are also expected to raise questions that provoke the thinking of
others. You may be randomly called upon in class to comment and answer questions, so please be prepared.
3. Laptops & Mobile Devices: It is a professional courtesy to devote your full attention in the class as you
would in a face-to-face meeting at work. Using a laptop/device for e-mail, instant messaging, twittering, etc. or
doing other assignments for other courses while in class, is deemed unprofessional and is distracting. The only
exception allowable will be to look up something related to a company we are discussing at that moment.
Please don’t abuse that policy ! All laptops will need to be closed when we have a guest speaker.
ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABILITY
If you have any disability that requires special academic accommodations, please let us know ASAP. Any
student requesting academic accommodations based on a disability is required to register with Disability
Services and Programs (DSP) each semester. A letter of verification for approved accommodations can be
obtained from DSP. Please be sure the letter is delivered to me as early in the term as possible. DSP is located
in STU 301 and is open 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The phone number for DSP is (213)
740-0776.
STATEMENT ON ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
USC seeks to maintain an optimal learning environment. General principles of academic honesty include the
concept of respect for the intellectual property of others, the expectation that individual work will be submitted
unless otherwise allowed by an instructor, and the obligations both to protect one’s own academic work from
misuse by others as well as to avoid using another’s work as one’s own. All students are expected to
understand and abide by these principles. Scampus, the Student Guidebook, contains the Student Conduct
Code in Section 11.00, while the recommended sanctions are located in Appendix A:
http://www.usc.edu/dept/publications/SCAMPUS/gov/
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7. TRIP ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES
Travel is not expected to exceed $2950 in additional course expenditures. That will cover airfare, airport transfer
in UAE, ground transportation in UAE to companies, and hotels (double-room accommodation at 3-star hotel
given exorbitant hotel prices in UAE) as well as breakfasts. Lunches will be provided by companies on the five
visitation days; dinners will be your responsibility. Air travel is on direct flight from LAX to Dubai on Emirates
Airlines, and for 2013 (as in 2012) the hotel is the Marina View Hotel in Dubai. The Marshall Office of Global
Programs can answer all your questions about the trip issues.
We immediately need your filled-in passport information form so that the Marshall Office of Global Programs can
determine any visa issues that may be a problem. The booked schedule is that we will depart on the Friday
before the Spring Break week (March 15 –see schedule) and be back on the Sunday 9 days later (March 24 -
see schedule below). The UAE is 12 hours ahead of LA.
TRIP TO DUBAI & ABU DHABI March 15 - 24, 2013
Depart LAX: Emirates Airlines 4:45 pm Friday Mar 15 --> Arrive Dubai Saturday Mar 16, 7:35 pm
Company Visits in UAE: Sunday March 17- Thursday March 21, 2013
1- Sunday March 17th: Abraaj Capital (Dubai)
2- Monday March 18th: Dubai Taxi (Dubai)
3- Tuesday March 19th: ATIC/Mubadala (Abu Dhabi)
4- Wednesday March 20th: Masdar (Abu Dhabi)
5- Thursday March 21st: Cisco (Dubai) & Dubai Chamber of Commerce Briefing
Free time: Friday Mar 22 (businesses closed on Friday) & Saturday Mar 23
Depart Dubai: Sunday Mar 24th Emirates Airlines 8:55 am ---> Arrive LAX Sunday Mar 24 2:15 pm
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