Cross-Cultural Business
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KD06BNMA650 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 5.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Isaacs, Cory |
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| Teacher Team: | Isaacs, Cory |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will know the dynamics of cross-cultural interaction in business contexts and acquire skills in confronting various cultures and culture shock in professional environments.
Student's Workload
- 30 hours of lectures and guided practice
- 100 hours of independent work.
Students are free to decide on their own and within their groups how to use the 100 hours in regards to completing the course tasks and reading the course book.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Business etiquette
- Intercultural communication
- Negotiations in business
- National characteristics
Recommended or Required Reading
Material provided by the teacher
- Gesteland Richard R. Cross-Cultural Business Behavior Copenhagen Business School Press. Online EBRARY book, 374 pages
- Hofstede, G. (2001). Culture's consequences comparing values, behaviors, institutions and organizations across nations. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications cop.
- Browley and Price, Understanding Cross-cultural Management 2nd Edition. Pearson Education (2011).
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures and Guided Practice
- Independent work
Assessment Criteria
Excellent (5)
The final exam, presentation, research paper, quiz, role play and classroom performance are at an excellent level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further application. The student is clearly capable of autonomous professional development and the application of his/her knowledge and skills in the field of study.
Good (4-3)
The final exam, presentation, research paper, quiz, role play and classroom performance are at a good level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application. The student demonstrates an emerging ability for autonomous professional development in the field of study.
Satisfactory (2-1)
The final exam, presentation, research paper, quiz, role play and classroom performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.
Assessment Methods
- Report 30%
- Quiz 20% No retakes or alternative dates
- Presentation 20%
- Role play (Pass/Fail)
- Exam 30%
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