2013 Unit of Study
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| Cross-Cultural Management | |
|---|---|
| UoS Code | IBUS2102 |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Offered | Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer School - December |
| Prerequisites | 36 junior credit points |
| Corequisites | |
| Prohibitions | IBUS2002 |
| Assumed Knowledge | |
| Additional Information | |
| Lectures | 1x 2hr lecture and 1 x 1hr workshop per week |
| Assessment | Participation (10%); Individual Paper (30%); Presentation (20%); In-Class quizzes (10%); Final exam (30%) |
| Description | Critical to effective management in international and multi-cultural business environments is an understanding of cultural differences and how to manage such differences. The aim of this unit of study is to provide conceptual frameworks and evidence from practice that will develop an understanding of the ways in which cultures differ, how these differences can impact management, and how cultural issues can limit organisational effectiveness. Strategies for managing and harnessing cultural differences are also evaluated. The subject is explored from an internal perspective as well as from an external perspective, looking at issues within the company as well as issues between the multinational company and its host environment. Major topics include the significance of culture in international management; the meaning and dimensions of culture; comparative international management styles; managing communication across cultures; global business ethics; cross-cultural negotiations; cross-cultural leadership and motivation; culture and consumer behaviour; and cultural views of intellectual property around the world. |