Cross-cultural management (5 cr)
Code: VV00DL87-3007
General information
Enrollment
13.01.2025 - 26.01.2025
Timing
10.03.2025 - 31.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
Kouvola Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Teachers
- Sara Czabai-Leppänen
Teacher in charge
Sara Czabai-Leppänen
Groups
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VV2024-2025Optional studies 2024-2025
- 27.03.2025 16:30 - 17:00, Cross-cultural management VV00DL87-3007
- 24.04.2025 16:30 - 17:00, Cross-cultural management VV00DL87-3007
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