Culture and Management (EBM2005), 3 op

Perustiedot

Esitietovaatimukset

English Language Proficiency

Sisältö (ydinaines ja -osaaminen)

The Module will highlight the relevance of culture and perception in the international business environment. The Module emphasizes application of theory to simulated situations.

Sisältö (täydentävä ja erityisosaaminen)

Intercultural/Cross-cultural competence is becoming increasingly important in today's inter-dependent business environment. Whether negotiating a deal with a foreign counterpart or working within a multicultural team such competence is necessary for effective results.

Tiedolliset oppimistulokset (ydinaines ja -osaaminen)

Upon completion of the Module, the student will:
* understand the relevance of culture in business
* recognise the effect of different cultural norms and ethics on business operations
* recognise the potential competitiveness of an effectively managed multicultural environment

Taidolliset oppimistulokset (ydinaines ja -osaaminen)

Learning Outcome
Upon completion of the Module, the student will:
* develop competence in communicating across cultures
* apply basic tools for effective organisation and management
* develop skills in multicultural negotiation and management strategy

Kirjallisuus ja muu materiaali

1. Lane, Henry W. International Management Behaviour from Policy to Practice. Boston, PWS-Kent (1992)
2. Bennett, Milton J. Intercultural Communication: A Current Perspective. (1998)
3. Trompenaars, F. & Hampden-Turner, C. Riding the Waves of Culture: Understanding Cultural Diversity in Business ( 2nd.ed.). Nicholas Brealy, London (1997)
4. Hofstede, Geert. Cultures and Organisations. Software of the Mind. HarperCollins Publishers, London (1994)

Opetusmenetelmät

The student will be assigned reading material to be used in the Module. The lecture sessions will provide theoretical information and clarification on the reading material focusing on multi-cultural business environment. The Module will comprise lectures, seminars, presentations and small group work as may be necessary. Students are required to undertake the prescribed reading and assignments in order to effectively participate in the Module.

Ovi Portaali will be used extensively as a teaching and learning tool.

Opiskelijan kuormittavuus

Oppimistehtävät - 15
Itsenäinen työskentely ja kirjallisuuteen tutustuminen - 10
Luennot ja tuntiharjoitukset - 35
Projekti - 15

Arvioinnin perusteet

The assessment is structured as follows :
Article Reflection 50%
Presentation 1 25%
Presentation 2 25%



Attendance
Students are permitted to be absent from a total of 20% of the scheduled number of contact sessions. Any absences in excess thereof shall be accompanied by reasonable documentary evidence. Any unauthorised absence is subject to a total of 10% deduction from the final grade.

Attendance is compulsory at all assessment sessions (and at any other session which may be designated by the lecturer).

Note : Module content is confirmed as of printing unless otherwise notified.

Koulutusohjelmakohtaiset kompetenssit

Yhteiskunta- ja organisaatio-osaaminen (KL)
Kansainväliset valmiudet (T)
Kansainvälisyysosaaminen (KL)
Viestintä- ja vuorovaikutusosaaminen (KL)
Eettinen osaaminen (KL)
Itsensä kehittäminen (KL)
Kehittämistoiminnan osaaminen (KL)