Managing Intercultural Relations (IM III)
Overview
Module Description: |
MIBS-3470 |
Contents: |
1. Relevance of Intercultural Management 2. Intercultural Management Research: Scope and Results 3. Manifestations and Functions of Culture 4. Concepts of Culture 5. Intercultural Communication and Negotiations 6. Culture and Management: Organization, Motivation and Leadership in Different Cultures 7. Intercultural Competence 8. Intercultural Training 9. Conclusions Intercultural differences have a great influence on management decisions and outcomes. For managers, intercultural competence is one of the most important requirements for working successfully in a global environment. The course is aimed to understand the key concepts of intercultural management and to apply these concepts through a variety of practical examples and exercises. The regional emphasis is on Europe, Asia and the US. Attendance: 45 h
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Language: |
English |
Literature: |
Hofstede, G.: Culture’s Consequences: Comparing Values, Behaviors, Institutions, and Organizations Across Nations. 2nd ed., Thousand Oaks et al. 2001, pp. 1-77, 373-391.
Holtbrügge, D.: Intercultural Training. Nürnberg 2018. Holtbrügge, D., Engelhard, F. & Kempf, C.: Intercultural Competence. Nürnberg 2018. Holtbrügge, D. & Kittler, M.: Understanding Misunderstanding in Intra- and Intercultural Communication. Findings of a Sino-German Experiment. In: Oesterle, M.-J. (ed.): Internationales Management im Umbruch. Globalisierungsbedingte Einwirkungen auf Theorie und Praxis Internationaler Unternehmensführung. Wiesbaden 2007, pp. 341-370. Lewis, R.D.: When Cultures Collide: Leading Across Cultures. London 2006, pp. 3-15, 101-139, 153-175. Schneider, S.C. & Barsoux, J.-L.: Managing Across Cultures, 2nd ed., Harlow et al. 2003, pp. 3-117.
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Organization
Course Frequency |
Summer term (SS) |
Lecture Dates: |
SS 2018: 10.04., 17.04., 24.04., 15.05., 29.05., 05.06., 12.06., 19.06., 03.07. 16:45 – 18:15, Room H 3 |
Admission Regulations |
Registration via MeinCampus (see Exam-No.) |
Exam Colloquium: |
24.01.2019, 11:30 – 13:00, room 5.152
Please hand in your questions via E-Mail to theresa.bernhard@fau.de until 22.01.2019, 12:00. |
Exam Review: |
30.10.2018, 09:30 – 13:00, room 5.212
Mandatory Registration for a 30 minutes time slot via StudOn |
Assessment: |
Lecture: Written exam, 60 min (60% open questions; 40% multiple choice questions) |
Examination Number: |
Master: 34702 Managing Intercultural Relations (lecture/exam: 4 ECTS) |
Exam Date: |
31.01.2019, 11:30 – 12:30, room 5.152 |
Course Frequency: |
Summer term (SS) |
Seminar Dates: |
SS 2018: 07.05.2018, 16:45 – 20:00, Room 0.224/0.225 – Group 1 25.06.2018, 16:45 – 20:00, Room 0.224/0.225 – Group 1 08.05.2018, 16:45 – 20:00, Room 0.224/0.225 – Group 2 26.06.2018, 16:45 – 20:00, Room 0.224/0.225 – Group 2 |
Admission Regulations |
Registration for the Seminar via StudOn. Registration via MeinCampus (see Exam-No.) |
Assessment: |
Seminar: Presentation and class participation (Summer term) Seminar paper (Winter term): Scope: max. 15 pages + 5 PPTs; Interested students may request further information and are required to register by email to theresa.bernhard@fau.de until October 29, 2018. |
Examination Number: |
Master: 34703 Managing Intercultural Relations (seminar: 1 ECTS) |
Contact
Lecturer
Prof. Dr. Dirk Holtbrügge
- Job title: Chairholder; Dean of International Affairs
- Organization: Department of International Management
- Phone number: +49 911 5302 452
- Email: wiwi-im@fau.de
- Consultation hours:
Please make an appointment with the secretariat.
Responsible assistant
Theresa Bernhard, M.Sc.
- Job title: Teaching and Research Associate
- Organization: Department of International Management
- Phone number: +49 911 5302 472
- Email: theresa.bernhard@fau.de
- Consultation hours:
by appointment
Responsibilities:- Personalmanagement
- Bachelor & Master Thesis Assignment
- Managing Intercultural Relations, IM III