Cross-cultural Management

Cross-cultural Management

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Core Specialized Courses

社会科学研究科

学年指定なし

KCWMS5MCA1

2.00単位

講義 (Lecture)

2025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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Course Objectives :
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.

Learning Outcome : 
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.

Course Overview :
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.  

Schedule :
(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.

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

Grading Criteria and Methods :
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%.

How to Disclose Assignments and Exam Results :
Through Universal Passport

Precautions and Requirements for Course Registration :
There is no prerequisite for this course, however, a basic understanding of culture is appreciated.

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