IMS-PGP

Indian Multinational Strategies
(Elective in Strategic Management)

PGDBM II: 2009-11
Facilitator: Amar KJR Nayak

Course Objective:

The focus of this course will be to explore and understand the strategies of Indian Multinationals, especially in the new emerging Global Order. Module I will deal with the basics of the process of multinationalization of firms and the Indian companies in particular. Module II will discuss three real cases of Indian Multinationals and then synthesize theory with praxis. Module III will adopt the Open Case Learning Method, where the participants of the course will carry out detailed research on a case and lead the case discussion. This will be followed by drawing general perspectives of Indian Multinationals, the strategies and the process of growth and a final summary of the whole course.

Pedagogy:

The course will adopt both Lecture Method and Case Method. While Module I will be Lecture Method, Module II and Module III will be Case Method. Module III on case method will employ open case analysis, requiring students to enrich the case sheet facts with real life and contemporary facts with respect to the key issues/questions identified for each case discussion.

Evaluation:
Class Discussions: 10 %
Quizzes/Assignments: 20 %
Term Case Study: 30 %
End Term Examination: 40 %

All tests/exams in the course will be closed/open book. In case of open book exam, the students are however, not permitted to exchange notes, reading material or refer to each other during the test.

A minimum pass mark for the course will be 35%

Course Outline

Module I – Basics of Multinationalization
1. Introduction

2. International Trade Theories

3. International Business Theories
4. Foreign Direct Investment

(Read Pg. 105-126 only)
5. Multinational Enterprise

6. Emerging Multinationals

7. Developing Country Context

8. Globalization & Asymmetric Advantages

Module II – Model Cases in Action

9. Case Analysis: Tata Corus (Please download the case from EBSCO Online; you can search the case under Amar K.J.R. Nayak)

10. Case Analysis: ICICI Bank (Please download the case from EBSCO Online; you can search the case under Amar K.J.R. Nayak)
(This case is only for class discussion and should not be used elsewhere or circulated without the written permission of the author)

11. Case Analysis: Aditya Birla Group
(This case is only for class discussion and should not be used elsewhere or circulated without the written permission of the author)

12. Synthesize Module I and Module II

Module III – Open Case Learning Method*

Some Guidelines for Case Study

13. Infosys

14. Bharti AirTel

15. DLF

16. SBI

17. Dr. Reddy's

18. UB Group

19. The Indian Multinationals

20. Summary & Conclusion

* Open Case Learning Protocol

Steps	Exercise	Time	Specifications
I	Instructor to give the Case Brief with Questions to the students	Beginning of the Course	Reading & Data References
II	Case Discussion:
	Instructor opens up the discussion and introduces the issues/problems at hand	10 minutes
	Group leads the Case discussion	30 minutes	15 %
	Group presents its Analysis	10 minutes	15 %
	Comments & Summary by Instructor	30 minutes
III	Develop the Case Write-up & Submit the Case for evaluation	2 days after the Group Presentation	8-10 pages of main text and additional exhibits 15 %

Groups & Case Studies:

Group No.	Names of Group Members (4)	Case Study
1		Infosys
2		Bharti AirTel
3		DLF
4		SBI
5		Dr. Reddy's
6		UB Group

Each Group/Team to choose its Term Case from the above indicated list.

Team Assignment 1: A critical analysis of the Trade Theories with reference to the New Trade Theory.
Word Limit: 500 words. This Assignment carries 5 marks

Team Assignment 2: Anaysis of the Liberalization-Privatization-Globalization Policies of specific Industries in India. A list of sector / specific policy is listed below for your reference. The analysis should include the old legislation if any, the new legislation/bill, a critical analysis of the interest group in both old and new and illustration of the same. The length of main text of your analysis should be about 5 pages (single space, 12 font size) and any number of additional exhibits can be provided. This Assignment carries 10 marks.

You are required to pick any one of them to study in detail. It is advised that you pick up a topic that is not picked up by others in the class. You should register your topic with Pratyush Srichandan (extn-738), Research Assistant, XIMB-Centre for Case Research. You can also submit hard copies of your reports to Pratyush, before the deadline.

1. Telecom
2. Information Technology
3. Steel & Mining
4. Financial Services
5. Banking
6. Real Estate
7. Retail
8. Airlines
9. Pharmaceuticals
10. Automobiles
11. Petroleum & Petrochemicals
12. Textiles
13. Stock Markets
14. Heavy Industries
15. Special Economic Zones
16. Land Acquisition Bill
17. Basel II

You can also suggest a bill / legislation that you would like to undertake for your study; subject to approval of the Professor/Facilitator.

Schedule for Submissions/Meetings:

1. Name list of Team Members and Company chosen: By June 26, 2010
2. Submission of Assignment 1: By July 03, 2010
3. Submission of Assignemnt 2: By July 10, 2010
4. Meeting with Prof. with first draft of Term Case: By July 17, 2010
5. Submission of Preliminary Case Write-up: Two days prior to Team Presentation
6. Leading the Case Discussion by Teams:
7. Submission of the Final Case Write-up: Two days after the Team Presentation

Failing to meet the above deadlines will attract penalty up to 2 marks at each stage. Absence for presentation and non submission of the final report will lead to loss of full marks for the respective components.

Reading Materials:

Any additional reading materials required will be provided to the students. The students may however, refer to the various books, journals, magazines, etc on the subject in the XIMB Library.

Please Note:
1. Institute Rules of attendance will apply.
2. All students are advised to get their name stand to every class and sit together with the group members.
3. Institute Rules on Plagiarism and indiscipline will be adhered to.

All the best!
Enjoy the learning and discovery process in the course.