Newcastle University

Aims

•       To provide an overview of cross-cultural studies in social science and their relevance to business and management
•       To enable some basic analysis of cross-cultural issues and problems
•       To facilitate the understanding of cross-cultural behaviour at individual, group and organizational levels in work and consumer contexts
•       To encourage students to critically analyse assumptions about universal management practice

Original Summary:
•       To provide an overview of cross-cultural studies in social science and their relevance to business and management
•       To enable some basic analysis of cross-cultural issues and problems
•       To facilitate the understanding of cross-cultural behaviour at individual, group and organizational levels in work and consumer contexts
•       To encourage students to critically analyse assumptions about universal management practice

Outline Of Syllabus

1.       The concept of culture: perspectives and definitions
2.       Types and dimensions of culture
3.       Introducing research on cross-cultural issues
4.       Cultural differences: experiences and management at the level of individuals
5.       Communication and co-operation in multicultural teams
6.       Culture, language and communication
7.       Ethics, culture and management

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The lectures provide a framework for student-centred learning. Seminars provide opportunities for collaborative learning with peers. Lectures and seminars are complemented by students' private study

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The examination is designed to assess students' breadth of knowledge and understanding of issues related to managing across cultures.

Resit: Examination.