Hospitality Management International Joint Master's Program with Thesis
HMAN518
MULTICULTURAL TALENT & CHANGE MANAGEMENT
Course Code
HMAN518
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
3
Course Type
Compulsory Course
Course Level
Master's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study
1
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
ECTS
3
Name of Lecturer(s)
-
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the students;
Explain the impact of cultural diversity on organizations and talent management strategies.
Develop leadership and team management skills in multicultural work environments.
Analyze and apply effective change management strategies in dynamic organizational settings.
Solve conflicts and facilitate adaptation processes in diverse and evolving workplace cultures.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Description
This course focuses on the effective management of multicultural talent and change processes in the globalized business world. The main topics of the course include the impact of cultural diversity on organizations, talent management strategies, leadership approaches, and adaptation to change. Students will develop skills in understanding cultural differences, team management, conflict resolution, and successfully managing organizational change processes. Additionally, through case studies and applied projects, they will have the opportunity to develop talent and change management strategies in different cultural contexts.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction and Fundamental Concepts
2nd Week
Cultural Diversity and Its Impact on Organizations
3rd Week
Managing Cultural Differences
4th Week
Global Talent Management and Workforce Dynamics
5th Week
Leadership and Cultural Sensitivity
6th Week
Conflict Management and Cultural Adaptation
7th Week
Introduction to Change Management
8th Week
Midterm Exam
9th Week
Cultural Transformation and Adaptation to Change
10th Week
Digitalization and Global Work Culture
11th Week
Talent Development and Learning Culture
12th Week
Innovation and Flexibility in Multicultural Organizations
13th Week
Current Trends and Future Outlook
14th Week
Term Evaluation and Article Presentations
Recommended or Required Reading
Hofstede, G., Hofstede, G. J., & Minkov, M. (2010). Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind: Intercultural Cooperation and Its Importance for Survival. McGraw-Hill.
Thomas, D. C., & Peterson, M. F. (2017). Cross-Cultural Management: Essential Concepts. SAGE Publications.
Kotter, J. P. (2012). Leading Change. Harvard Business Review Press.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
30
Presentation of Article
1
10
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
