Study Guide

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?

Opiskelumateriaali

Material in Learn.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

Online course, can be completed independently

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

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Tentit ja muut määräajat

Info in Learn

Kansainvälinen yhteistyö

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Opiskelijan työmäärä

5 ECTS

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

The course comprises of the following 7 topics:

Determinants of culture
Different communication styles
Value orientations and dimensions
Working with international teams and managing conflicts
Leadership and managing diversity
Negotiating internationally
Corporate management culture

Further information

This is an online course that you can complete in your own pace. Kick-off session in held Teams 5.3. at 15.00. Other online consultation sessions are offered in Teams.
Q&A 26.3. 15.00
Q&A 23.4. 15.00
Teams channel: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3AotBCxKYXSp5GLYRfgVR-lN1ih3qRxB8H4z2kk9HTmb81%40thread.tacv2/?groupId=140e1285-97f5-45e6-9cf6-dff91c89693f

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