Module code: SIB7006-A
1. The module aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the influence of cross-cultural differences on management practices in organisations engaged in cross-frontier business activities.
2. The module seeks to equip you to be able to identify and manage problems and issues arising from cross-cultural differences.
3. The module aims to assess the problems arising from cross-cultural differences for the formulation and implementation of business ethics and CSR policies by multinational corporations
Understanding the sources and evolution of cross-cultural differences in the context of national and organizational cultural settings. The linkages between national institutional systems and national and organizational cultures. Communication and negotiation across cultures both within and between organizations. The impact of multi-cultural teams and managing diversity on performance. The role of leadership and motivation in cross-cultural management systems. National cultures and organisational cultures and the interrelationships between them. Organisational change across countries. International HRM and expatriate management. The impact of differences in cross-cultural settings for the design and implementation of CSR policies by multinational corporations.
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