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Semester 1

Managing Across Borders and Cultures (BUST10113)

Subject

Business Studies

College

CAHSS

Credits

20

Normal Year Taken

4

Delivery Session Year

2023/2024

Pre-requisites

Visiting students must have complete at least 4 Business courses at grade B or above. We will only consider University/College level courses.

Course Summary

How can firms shape and be shaped by cultures and institutions? This course explores this important question through engaging lectures, case studies and seminars. It addresses the growing demand for future managers to develop cross-cultural skills and competencies that are essential for improving performance in a globalised economy.

Course Description

The course intends to stimulate a critical discussion of cross-cultural business issues by unpacking (1) the impact of national cultures and institutions on organisational performance and (2) the role firms play in shaping cultures and institutions. A better understanding of these issues assists future managers in dealing with both cross-cultural and contextualised management challenges and opportunities. Students are expected to read the provided lecture materials and relevant literature, participate in discussions actively, and analyse the readings keep up to date with developments in the area through social media, newspapers and journal reports. The objective is to develop a critical understanding of key business issues connected to national culture and institutions. Student Learning Experience: Students will: - Work collaboratively to prepare materials that unpack relevant research and theoretical perspectives. - Find, read and appreciate the value of academic literature, how it is cited and referenced, and how to use it to develop a strong argument. - Practise bringing together different and sometimes conflicting ideas in coherent arguments and developing and representing one's views with colleagues. - Engage in the dynamic process of critical evaluation and argumentation with the academic literature. - Dissect and interpret organisational practices to explore their cultural and institutional embeddedness. - Practise presenting their ideas to their peers and teachers confidently, clearly and effectively.

Assessment Information

Written Exam 0%, Coursework 100%, Practical Exam 0%

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