Abstract

The purpose of this subject is to develop an awareness of and the skills applicable to managing people from a cross-cultural perspective. Key areas include communication, leadership and motivation, culture, negotiation, decision making, global alliances, emerging economies, applied ethics and social responsibility. The subject then examines how these factors influence … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Managing interdependence: social responsibility, ethics, sustainabilityUnderstanding the nature and role of culture in a HRM contextCross cultural negotiation and decision makingStrategic alliances, small businesses and emerging economy firmsStaffing, training and compensation for global operations and developing a global management cadreMotivating and leading

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to evaluate cross cultural management in the context of global changes;
2.
be able to evaluate and explain how the variables of culture interact with other national and international factors to affect managerial processes and behaviour; and
3.
be able to analyse and explain issues relevant to corporate social responsibility, sustainability and ethics while operating in global locations.

Enrolment restrictions

Available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Studies China