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To foster an appreciation of how culture manifests itself within a management structure. To investigate embedded cultural preconceptions with a view to generating a comparative analysis of international management. The module will also seek to challenge stereotypical views that are commonly held by dominant management styles.

Outline Syllabus:The nature of international management in relation to cultural diversity. Appreciating that one nation may subsume different cultures. The achievement of cultural transition in the borderless world of business. The dynamic and changing nature of business culture. Comparative frameworks as tools for managers to achieve synergy in international business ventures.

Additional Information:The module is designed to foster an appreciation of how culture manifests itself within a management structure. Through directed tasks and in class, the learner will investigate embedded cultural preconceptions with a view to generating a comparative analysis of international management. The module will also seek to challenge stereotypical views that are commonly held by dominant management styles. Assessment is by an individual report (4,000 words) based on the comparative analysis of different international business cultures.