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Cross Cultural Management

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TIS1107
Curriculum: IB 2020
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 2 (2021-2022)
Semester: Autumn
Credits: 5 cr
Responsible Teacher: Myllylä, Teemu
Language of Instruction: English

Courses During the Academic Year 2021-2022

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
3003IB2020-2A, IB2021Autumn2021-08-23 – 2021-12-19Teemu MyllyläEnglish2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06
3004IB2020-2B, IB2021Spring2022-01-03 – 2022-05-01Teemu MyllyläEnglish2021-12-01 – 2022-01-10

Learning Outcomes

This course aims to provide the students with knowledge and understanding of cross cultural impact on international businesses, with a specific focus on cross cultural communication and teamwork. Students are able to display and apply understanding of cultural differences when interacting with different nationalities as well as understand the challenges and opportunities of doing business in various cultures.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 135 h -of which scheduled studies 65 h -of which autonomous studies: 70 h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

First year studies

Contents

Culture as a concept. Cross-cultural communication. Measuring and comparing cultural differences. Negotiation styles and conflict management. Multicultural teamwork.

Regional Impact

Cases and examples related to international businesses operating in global markets

Internationality

Cross cultural management, as it is international in nature, is important for the international companies in our region.
Students act in multicultural teams.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Browaeys, M., & Price, R. 2011. Understanding cross-cultural management (2nd ed.). Harlow: Financial Times/Prentice Hall.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, peer evaluation, visitors and group assignments.

Assessment Criteria

5 Student knows how to apply the field related knowledge professionally and knows how to choose and apply various models critically
3 Students knows how to apply field related knowledge consistently and knows how to apply models in practice
1 Student is familiar with the field related knowledge and knows how to use various models in a single situation when instructed

Assessment Methods

Presentations and other group work. Numerical 0-5


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