Cross-cultural management (5 cr)
Code: VV00DL87-3003
General information
Enrollment
03.01.2022 - 16.01.2022
Timing
14.02.2022 - 01.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Liiketalouden koulutusyksikkö, Kouvola (vanhettu)
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Digital International Business
Teachers
- Sara Czabai-Leppänen
Teacher in charge
Sara Czabai-Leppänen
Groups
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VV2021-2022Optional studies 2021-2022
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IBKV21SPDigital international business, full-time studies
Objective
After completing this course you are able to
• describe and analyze the impact of culture on business practices
• explain the impact of national culture on organizational cultures
• explain how leadership differs across cultures
• analyze strategies for motivating and managing international teams/employees
• explain and report the impact of culture on the various aspects of management
Content
• How does culture impact business practices across the world?
• What is national culture´s effect on organizational culture?
• How do management styles differ across the world?
• How to lead, negotiate and motivate globally?
• What are the do's and don'ts in the business etiquette around the world?
Further information
This is an online course that you can complete in your own pace. Kick-off session in held Teams. Further online consultation sessions are offered in Teams. Students will be informed of time and date of the Teams sessions via e-mail before the start of the course.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment is based on activity completion and online exam.
Assessment Scale
Excellent (5), Good (3-4), Fair (1-2), Fail (0)
51-60 --> 1
61-70--> 2
71-80 --> 3
81-90 --> 4
91-100 --> 5