| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Analyzes the impact of cultural differences on management processes.
- Develops intercultural communication and interaction skills in a global business environment.
- Applies leadership and management strategies within different cultural structures.
- Evaluates the role of cultural diversity in job performance, teamwork, and decision-making processes.
- Implements methods for managing and resolving cultural conflicts.
- Enhances cultural awareness and develops effective and successful management approaches in the international business world.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course provides an understanding of the contextual knowledge, intercultural skills, and multiple perspectives needed to manage and work across borders and cultures in a changing global business environment. It offers a conceptual framework to systematically understand the concept of culture, cultural synergies and differences, and the convergence and divergence of cultural norms and values. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
The Role and Importance of Managing Cultural Differences in Gaining Competitive Advantage |
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2nd Week |
The Concepts of Culture and Differences, Dimensions of Cultural Differentiation |
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3rd Week |
The Concepts of Culture and Differences, Dimensions of Cultural Differentiation |
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4th Week |
Intercultural Negotiation Management |
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5th Week |
Intercultural Conflict Management |
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6th Week |
Intercultural Communication Differences and Barriers |
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7th Week |
Motivation and Rewarding in Intercultural Management |
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8th Week |
Midterm Exam |
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9th Week |
Motivation and Rewarding in Intercultural Management |
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10th Week |
Leadership in Different Cultures |
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11th Week |
Organizational Change and Perception of Change in Different Cultures |
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12th Week |
Organizational Change and Perception of Change in Different Cultures |
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13th Week |
Ethical Values and Beliefs in Intercultural Management |
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14th Week |
Case Study |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Madhavan, Shobhana, 2016, Cross-cultural Management, Concepts and Cases, Oxford University Press. Second Edition. New Delhi |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Case Study
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
|
Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
20 |
| Practice |
1 |
10 |
| Presentation of Case Study |
1 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
|
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| Individual or group work |
|
|
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| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
55 |
55 |
| Course hours |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
35 |
35 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
1 |
25 |
25 |
| Total Work Load | 146 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.86 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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