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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

  • VV2021-2022
    Optional studies 2021-2022
  • IBKV21SP
    Digital 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