| COURSE NUMBER: |
BUSI 345 |
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| COURSE TITLE: |
Cross-cultural and Diversity Management |
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| NAME OF INSTRUCTOR: |
Dr Daniel Kim |
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| CREDIT WEIGHT AND WEEKLY TIME DISTRIBUTION: |
credits 3 (hrs lect 3 - hrs sem 0 - hrs lab 0) |
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| 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 |
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| REQUIRED TEXTS: |
- Deresky, H. (2013). International management: Managing across borders and cultures. (8th ed.). Pearson.
- Reading materials: Case Studies, Newspaper & Magazines, Academic Journals
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| MARK DISTRIBUTION IN PERCENT: |
| Individual Assignments | 10% |
| Group Assignments | 20% |
| Mid Term Exam | 30% |
| Final Exam | 30% | | Participation | 10% |
| 100% |
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| COURSE OBJECTIVES: |
- To understand the current and future global business environment, from global and national perspective
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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
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| 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
- Guest Lecture
- 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
- Current Issues in Cross-cultural Management
- Team Presentations (2nd) and discussions
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