BUSI 345 Outline

THE KING'S UNIVERSITY

TERM:

2021-22 Winter

COURSE NUMBER:

BUSI 345

COURSE TITLE:

Cross-cultural and Diversity Management

NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:

Dr Daniel Kim

CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION:

credits 3 (hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 0)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

As the network of globalized operations expand and the diversity in workplaces increases, individuals will need to become more culturally competent and responsive in order to effectively address issues, challenges, and opportunities that arise. This course will explore the implications of culture and diversity on managerial and leadership approaches, business practices, communication and interpersonal relations, organizational and individual performances as well as overall workforce management - in both international and domestic settings

Prerequisites: One of BUSI 200, THEO 250, ENGL 214, EDUC 251, PHIL 230, POLI 205, or SOCI 200

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Helen Deresky, International Management: Managing Across Borders and Cultures, Text and Cases. 9th edition ISBN: 9780134376042, Mandatory, Essential to Pass the Course

MARK DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT:


Individual Assignments	10%
Group Assignments	20%
Midterm 1	30%
Midterm 2	30%
Participation	10%

	100%

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

To understand the current and future global business environment, from global and national perspective
To recognize the new competencies required in the 21st century global business environment and understand what it will take to master them
To initiate a framework for a strategic plan to incorporate key elements of the international business process
Analyze issues related to expatriation, performance management, knowledge management and change management
Explain the employee relations aspects of managing across national boundaries and determine varying career and management development patterns

COURSE OUTLINE:

Course Overview
Assessing International Business Environment : Political, Economic,Legal, Technology
Developing a Global Management Cadre
Managing Interdependence: Social Responsibility, Ethics, Sustainability
Understanding Dimensions of Culture
Communicating Across Cultures
Cross-Cultural Motivation and Leadership
Team Project 1 Presentations
Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making
Formulating Strategy and Managing Competitiveness
Implementing Strategy: Strategic Alliances; Small Businesses; Emerging Economy Firms
Organization Structure and Control Systems or The 36 Stratagems
Current Issues in Cross-cultural Management
Team Presentations (2nd) and discussions

Required texts, assignments, and grade distributions may vary from one offering of this course to the next. Please consult the course instructor for up to date details.