BUS2003 Managing Across Cultures
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SUBJECT CODE BUS2003 |
SUBJECT CREDITS 5 |
SUBJECT OWNER AIHE Business School |
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SUBJECT LEVEL Undergraduate |
TOTAL COURSE CREDIT POINTS 120 |
OFFERED EXTERNALLY Yes |
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CORE SUBJECT Yes
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EFTSL* 0.125 * Equivalent Full time Study Load
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NOTE This offering may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the time table for further details.
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Subject Description
This subject aims to develop multi-cultural competence in students’. It builds on the knowledge and insight gained in BUS1002 Perspectives in International Business. Students and will improve their cross-cultural understanding, increase self-knowledge, develop skills to work more effectively with people from differing cultures and add value to international business activities to achieve corporate objectives. Conceptual frameworks will be utilized to build skills in negotiation and conflict resolution across cultures. Students will become aware of the importance of adaptability and flexibility which international business executives’ value.Textbook(s)
Steers, R.M., Nardon, L., & Sanchez-Rundle, C.J. (2016). Management Across Cultures: Developing Global Competencies. 3rd edition, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK. eBook or hard copy.Teaching Method
Semester Study Period: 3 hour Face-to-face sessions x 12 weeks + 2 hours self study/ assessment x 2 weeks plus personal study hours Winter or Summer School: 7 hours Face-to-face sessions x 5 weeks plus personal study hoursPrerequisite(s)
- BUS1002 Perspectives in International Business
- BUS1001 Language in Business
Assessment
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Pre-class submission of 3-4 key points of the next class topic chapter. (Individual assessment) |
25% |
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Leadership of two class discussion/negotiation sessions (Individual assessment) |
25% |
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Class participation as demonstrated by preparation, attendance and active involvement in class discussions (Individual assessment) |
20% |
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End of semester test |
30% |
