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[ 947SEM2IG1K22 ] KS Cross Cultural and Ethical Questions in International Management

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Workload Education level Study areas Responsible person Hours per week Coordinating university
3 ECTS M2_1 - Master's programme 3. semester Business Administration Johann Höller 2 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Pre-requisites (*)keine
Original study plan Master's programme Joint Master Program Digital Business Management 2022W
Objectives Students will acquire the following skills:

  • Awareness of various ways of thinking and behavior in different cultures
  • Behavior and communication in intercultural situations;
  • Multicultural teams
  • International Assignments
  • Awareness of ethical dimensions in the field of international management
Subject The course focuses on the following:

  • Diversity and its facets;
  • The concept of culture; cultural differences and exposure to these differences;
  • Intercultural interactions; intercultural communication and collaboration;
  • Multicultural Teams
  • Expatriation
  • Ethical issues in an international context
Criteria for evaluation Course examination | case studies, group work, critical discussion, short tests
Methods
  • Theory-led practical instruction: student theory input and application phases
    • Simulations
    • Case studies
    • Discussion
    • Critical Incidents
    • Group work
    • Virtual Cooperation (virtual team projects)
Language English
Study material
  • Romani, L. (2004) Culture in Management. In: Harzing, A.-W. & Ruysseveldt Van, J. (eds.) International Human Resource Management. 2nd ed. Trowbridge, The Cromwell Press. pp. 141-166.
  • Adler, N. (2008) International Dimensions of Organizational Behavior. 5th ed., Cincinnati, Ohio: South. Western. Chapter 3: Communicating Across Cultures. pp. 69-95.
  • Adler, N. (2008) International Dimensions of Organizational Behavior. 5th ed., Cincinnati, Ohio: South. Western. Chapter 5: Multicultural Teams. pp. 126-156.
  • Collings, D.G., Scullion, H. & Morley, M.J. (2007) Changing Patterns of Global Staffing in the Multinational Enterprise: Challenges to Conventional Expatriate Assignments and Emerging Alternatives. Journal of World Business. 42(2), pp. 198-213.
  • Adler, N. (2008) International Dimensions of Organizational Behavior. 5th ed., Cincinnati, Ohio: South. Western. Chapter 10 - 12: Managing Cross-Cultural Transitions & A Portable Life: The Expatriate Spouse & Global Careers, pp. 274-379.
  • Adler, N. (2008) International Dimensions of Organizational Behavior. 5th ed., Cincinnati, Ohio: South. Western. Chapter 8: Multinational Decision Making. pp. 207-223.
Changing subject? No
Corresponding lecture (*)[ 947SEM3IKEK14 ] KS Interkulturalität und Ethische Fragen im Internationalen Management
Earlier variants They also cover the requirements of the curriculum (from - to)
947SEM3IG1K15: KS Cross Cultural and Ethical Questions in International Management (2015W-2022S)
On-site course
Maximum number of participants 30
Assignment procedure (*)durch FH