KVVS2000 International Management (5 cr)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course the student will be able to:
- identify basic assumptions about management and leadership
- recognize key differences in business and operational practices between countries
- understand principles of public relations from a global perspective
- evaluate the skills needed to manage and work effectively in diverse cultural environments and/or with people from other cultures
- develop reflective skepticism towards 鈥渒nowledge claims鈥� of management studies, practicing managers, media, and the general public.
Study methods
Lectures, written assignment, exam
Content
This course introduces the participant to management as ideas, discourses, and socially constructed practices. The course deals with the challenges that managers of both domestic and international businesses face in managing across cultural boundaries, and the foundational factors that shape communication, i.e. public relations in a global context. National cultural differences in management and management in government agencies will also be discussed.
Further information
Timing for students in MDP in Intercultural Management and Communication: First year
Literature:
| ISBN-number | Author, year of publication, title, publisher |
|---|---|
| Research articles and selected book chapters |
Assessment criteria
Passing the course requires completion of all required assignments in line with stated learning outcomes. An 80% attendance requirement is applied.
Assessment criteria for each grade
Grade-specific assessment criteria are introduced in the course.