Cross-cultural management (5 cr)
Code: LA00BO41-3005
General information
Enrollment
16.11.2020 - 10.01.2021
Timing
01.01.2021 - 31.07.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
RDI portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
- E-campus, Lappeenranta
- E-campus, Lahti
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 30
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence and optional courses, Masters
Teachers
- Brett Fifield
Scheduling groups
- Verkkoluento (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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LLTIYIBM20SMaster's Degree Programme in International Business Management 20S Lahti
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LLTIYUUDL20SUudistava johtaminen (YAMK), liiketalouden ala 20S Lahti
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LABLTIYTO20H
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04YIBD19S, Lahti
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TLTIYUUDT20S
Small groups
- Verkkoluento
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- explain and successfully overcome challenges that of working in international environment
- identify how culture impacts attitude, behavior and communication and articulate global competency in international leadership
- act effectively in multi-cultural teams, global organizations and cross-cultural environments
Implementation and methods of teaching
Multi-cultural teams managing a new business opportunity in a target international market.
- Virtual Group meetings
- Learning package is virtual and therefore the virtual contact days are supportive of the learning materials.
- Virtual meeting if needed.
Timing and attendance
Virtual Contact days
29.1.2021, 9.00 - 16.00
19.2.2021, 9.00 - 16.00
19.3.2021, 9.00 - 16.00
Learning material and recommended literature
Reppu and internet
Alternative completion methods
None
Exam retakes
None
Learning environment
Virtual learning and learning assignments.
Student time use and work load
Document file, 2 ECTS, two parts
Elevator pitch of your concept as video, 2 ECTS
Class participation and commenting 1 ECTS
Contents
Objectives
-explain and successfully overcome challenges that of working in international environment?
-identify how culture impacts attitude, behavior and communication and articulate global competency in international leadership?
-act effectively in multi-cultural teams, global organizations and cross-cultural environments?
Assessment criteria
The course is evaluated on the basis of assignments.
Document files 40%
Video files 40%
Commenting and participation 20%
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Does not complete the requirements for a grade of one.
Any form of plagiarism, coping other people’s work or such silliness, is an automatic fail. Free riders will either have their grade reduced, have to form their own group, or fail.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
- explain and successfully overcome challenges that of working in international environment
- identify how culture impacts attitude, behavior and communication and articulate global competency in international leadership
- act effectively in multi-cultural teams, global organizations and cross-cultural environments
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
- explain and successfully overcome challenges that of working in international environment
- identify how culture impacts attitude, behavior and communication and articulate global competency in international leadership
- act effectively and actively participate in a multi-cultural team, global organizations and cross-cultural environments
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
- Effectively navigate the cultural impacts of attitude, behavior and communication and competently lead an international team
- act effectively and lead a multi-cultural team, global organizations and cross-cultural environments