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LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture
Online
Seminar

Module Offerings

6611DGABW-JAN-PAR

Aims

This module provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to manage and lead across cultures.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically analyse cross-cultural theories and their application in an international business context.
2.
Critically analyse the ways in which national culture influences the strategy, structure and management practices of business organisations around the world.
3.
Critically evaluate the skills needed to successfully communicate, negotiate and lead across cultures.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Culture and Management Models of National Culture Comparing Business Cultures around the World Critical Perspectives on Cross-Cultural Management Culture and Organisations Culture and Strategy Managing People across Cultures Marketing across Borders Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation Cross-Cultural Leadership
Additional Information:With the increasing globalisation of businesses and the growing diversity of the workforce, managers must be able to understand and manage cultural differences in order to achieve corporate objectives. This module provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to manage and lead across cultures. More specifically, it aims to: - introduce students to mainstream and critical theories of cross-cultural management - develop an understanding of similarities and differences across cultures, as well as an awareness of the limitations of one’s own cultural perspective - provide a comparative analysis of business cultures around the world - examine how business organisations and management practices vary across cultures - provide an understanding of the cultural factors involved in international strategy, marketing and human resource management. - provide insights into the practical aspects of effective cross-cultural leadership, communication and negotiation in an international business context.

Assessments

Presentation
Report