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Cross-cultural management (5 cr)

Code: VV00DL87-3005

General information


Enrollment

04.12.2023 - 14.01.2024

Timing

04.03.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Campus

Kouvola Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

20 - 60

Teachers

  • Sara Czabai-Leppänen

Teacher in charge

Sara Czabai-Leppänen

Groups

  • VV2023-2024
    Optional studies 2023-2024

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?

Materials

Material in Learn.

Teaching methods

Online course, can be completed independently

Employer connections

-

Exam schedules

Info in Learn

International connections

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Further information

This is an online course that you can complete in your own pace. Kick-off session in held Teams 7.3. at 14.30. Other online consultation sessions are offered in Teams.

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