Cross-cultural Management

Cross-cultural Management

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Global Business Major

社会科学研究科

学年指定なし

KCWMS5MCA1

2.00単位

講義 (Lecture)

2024年度後期

(Fall semester)

Mohammad Moinuddin

Visiting Faculty (Global Business)

英語

目標10

By appointment, at the classroom

mdmk2002@gmail.com

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This course aims to:
1. understand the concept of culture and its influence on management practices.
2. analyze cultural dimensions and frameworks that explain cross-cultural differences.
3. develop strategies for effective cross-cultural communication and negotiation.
4. explore leadership styles and motivational techniques in different cultural contexts.

After completing this course, the students are expected to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to manage effectively in a globalized business environment while understanding cultural differences and developing strategies to work across cultures.

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This course is uniquely designed and arranged to enable the students to understand the concept of cross-cultural practices and their significance in the globalized world.  The initial two sessions target to convey a broad understanding of culture and cultural dimensions. The next six sessions examine cultural differences, culture shock, acculturation process, intercultural understanding, and cross-cultural communication barriers. The last four sessions focus on cultures in organizations while touching upon the cultural map of the world.
A total of ten assignments will be given at the end of every class and be discussed at the beginning of every following class.  


(1) Orientation: Briefing the class plan, enquiring about students’ expectations and goal adjustment.
(2) Understanding Culture (Readings: Michael Minkov, Chapter 1;  Instructor's lecture,  Students assignment 1.)
(3)  Cultural Dimensions (Readings: Material will be provided; Discuss students' assignment 1, Instructor's lecture, Students assignment 2.)
(4)  Cultural Differences (Readings: Material will be provided; Discuss students assignment 2, Instructor's lecture,  Students assignment 3.)
(5)  Culture Shock and Acculturation (Readings: G. J. Hofstede, Chapter 1; Discuss students assignment 3, Instructor's lecture,  Students assignment 4.)
(6)   Cultural Identity and Self-Awareness ( Readings: Material will be provided;  Discuss students' assignment 4, Instructor's lecture, Students assignment 5.)
(7)  Intercultural Encounters (Readings: Material will be provided; Discuss students' assignment 5, Instructor lecture,  Students assignment 6. )
(8)  Intercultural Understanding (Readings: Material will be provided; Discuss students' assignment 6, Instructor's lecture, Students assignment 7.)
(9) Cross-Cultural Communication Barriers (Readings: Material will be provided;  Discuss students' assignment 7, Instructor's lecture.)
(10) Oral presentations & Discussion (Sharing practical experience on the topics discussed.)  
(11)  Cultures in Organizations (Readings: Material will be provided;  Feedback on oral presentations, Instructor's lecture, Students Assignment 8.)
(12) Exploring the Cultural Map of the World (Readings: Michael Minkov, Chapter 7;  Discuss students' assignment 8, Instructor's lecture,  Students assignment 9.)
(13)  Globalization and Cultural Change (Readings: Material will be provided; Discuss students' assignment 9,  Instructor's lecture,  Students assignment 10.)
(14)  Leadership in a Cross-cultural Context  (Readings: Material will be provided; Discuss students' assignment 10, Instructor's lecture.)
(15) Summary: Short presentations and feedback     

1) Michael Minkov  (2011), Cultural Differences in a Globalizing World, Emerald,
2)   Gert Jan Hofstede, Paul B. Pedersen, Geert Hofstede (2002), Exploring Culture: Exercises, Stories, and Synthetic Cultures, Intercultural Press.
＊ Ideally the students should buy the book, however, the instructor will provide a copy of the required chapters.

1) Hofstede, G. (2010), Cultures and Organizations: Software of the Mind, McGraw-Hill Education. 

1hr before and one hour after the lecture.

Oral presentations and open discussion will be carried out, periodically. The students will be given ample opportunities to explore, discuss, and present themselves.

Students will be graded with an “S”,  "Ａ”, "B”, & C based on the grading criteria: Class discussions and comments 20%, Assignments and short presentations 40%, and Final presentation and report 40%.

Through Universal Passport

There is no prerequisite for this course, however, a basic understanding of culture is appreciated. 

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