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Cross-cultural Management
level of course unit
first cycle, BachelorLearning 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.
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.
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
Englishnumber of ECTS credits allocated
2planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, group work, presentation and task discussion
