Special Consideration
MGT203 Managing Across Cultures
Unit Description
This unit explores how to manage successfully cross-cultural diversities and the influence of culture on management. It critiques major theories of culture and their practical application to management issues such as negotiation, decision-making, human resource management, ethics, expatriation and power.
Expected Student Workload
Number of timetabled hours per week: 4 hours (2 hours in lecture and 2 hours in tutorial)
No. personal study hours per week: 6 hours
Total workload hours per week: 10 hours
Prerequisites
Nil
Unit Weighting
Unit credit points: 10
Total course credit points: 240
Delivery Mode
Face to face on VSC campus
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
ULO1: Compare theoretical perspectives on culture, cultural diversity, and their implications for business.
ULO2: Apply strategies to address cultural differences and challenges in a business context to business problems.
ULO3: Develop cross-cultural awareness and competencies to manage cultural diversity.
ULO4: Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others in culturally diverse contexts.
ULO5: Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of the student’s own experience and culture.