Cross-cultural Management
level of course unit
first cycle, Bachelor
Learning outcomes of course unit
Students will:
become familiar with and understand the most important concepts in intercultural management;
be able to work in intercultural teams.
prerequisites and co-requisites
not specified
course contents
This course will foster students’ cultural sensitivity and prepare them for international and multicultural work environments. Based on the concept of culture-specific characteristics as described by Hofstede, Trompenaars, Thomas, etc., students will learn to apply management tools sensibly and in a manner adapted to the characteristics of the culture in question.
recommended or required reading
Mead, R.: International Management: Cross-Cultural Dimensions. 3rd ed., Oxford, 2004.
Thomas, D.C.: Cross-Cultural Management: Essential Concepts. 2nd ed. Thousand Oaks, 2008.
assessment methods and criteria
Written exam and/or scientific paper and/or presentation
language of instruction
English
number of ECTS credits allocated
2
planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, group work, presentation and task discussion
semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered
1
name of lecturer(s)
Dr. Karin Schreiner, MA
year of study
1st year
recommended optional program components
not specified
course unit code
V.KOM.2
type of course unit
compulsory
mode of delivery
In-class course
work placement(s)
not applicable