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Cross-cultural Management |
| Module Code |
MNA1049 (ITS: HR310) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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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.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Examine the importance of cross-cultural management, by analyzing theoretical and empirical studies on national cultures and business.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 22 | No Description | | Group work | 25 | No Description | | Independent Study | 78 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20727 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Aurora Trif | Module Teacher | Sean Dempsey |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Group assignment | Group presentation + group essay | 30% | Once per semester | | Formal Examination | End-of-Semester Final Examination | 70% | End-of-Semester |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Schneider, S., Stahl G. and Barsoux, J.L.: 2014, Managing Across Cultures, 3rd, Financial Times/Prentice Hall, London,
- Lewis, R. D.: 2006, When Cultures Collide – Leading Across Cultures, 3rd, Nicholas Brealey International, London:,
- Adler, N.J.: 2008, International Dimensions of Organizational Behaviour, 5th, South Western/Thomson Learning, Cincinnati, Ohio,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
- Website: Hofstede, G., Cultural dimensions - countries comparison, http://geert-hofstede.com/countries.html
- Website: Lewis, R., National and personal cultural profiles, http://www.crossculture.com/services/online-tools/
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