Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description This module aims to develop among students the awareness and skills necessary for dealing competently with cultural diversity when operating in international business. The main objective of this module is to equip students with a critical understanding of the relationship between national culture and business in different parts of the world, in particular the cultural dimensions that need to be considered for managing people. Also, students will get an insight into selected legislative and institutional differences across countries/regions. Finally, the module aims to equip students with the skills to apply analytical frameworks to specific cases and to work in a multicultural team. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Examine the importance of cross-cultural management, by analyzing theoretical and empirical studies on national cultures and business. 2. Discuss a range of international management practices and how culture impacts upon them. 3. Compare management models and their implications for management in different national / regional contexts. 4. Identify and evaluate the challenges and opportunities of doing business in different countries. 5. Display an understanding of cultural difference in interactions with different nationalities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
National culture & cultural dimensionsThe relationship between national culture and business in different parts of the world.Institutional distance & varieties of capitalismThe relationship between national institutions and business in different parts of the world.Culture and organizationKey factors affecting managing people in multinational companies.Balancing integration and localisation in IHRMKey factors affecting standardisation and adaptation of HRM in multinational companies.Communication across culturesVerbal and non-verbal communication.National culture and business ethicsThe relationship between ethics and business in different parts of the world.Chinese business cultureKey factors affecting business and managing people in China.Arabic business cultureKey factors affecting business and managing people in Arab countries. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 14655, Website, Hofstede, G., 0, Cultural dimensions - countries comparison, http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html, 14656, Website, Lewis, R., 0, National and personal cultural profiles, http://www.crossculture.com/services/online-tools/, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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