•     Intercultural Management LB10015-3001 09.01.2023-05.03.2023  3 cr  (LBNS22) +-
    Learning objectives
    After successfully completing the course, you understand the different types of workplace diversity (internal, external, organisational and fundamental) and know how they impact intra- and inter-organisational dynamics. You are able to analyse and explain how cultural dimensions, such as power distance, time conceptions or individualism vs collectivism, impact the preferred management and leadership styles, recruitment, planning, decision making and problem-solving. You are able to work in, contribute to and lead an agile and distributed global team. You are able to observe good business ethics and professional code of conduct in studies and work.
    Contents
    - Workplace diversity and cultural dimensions
    - Management and leadership styles from the perspective of international and multicultural organisations
    - Team management and leadership of agile and distributed global teams
    - Global and local values and business ethics
    - Code of conduct
    Teaching methods and instruction

    The course contains 14 hours of lectures, 10 hours of compulsory workshops, a two-hour exam, 16 hours of non-scheduled group work and 40 hours of independent self-study

    Responsible person

    Kirsi-Marja Toivanen

    Learning material and recommended literature

    Barmeyer, C, Bausch, M. Mayerhofer, U. 2021. Constructive Intercultural Management. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar Publishing. (where applicable) Other materials available in Moodle

    Mode of delivery

    Contact teaching

    Campus

    Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Will be announced at the start of the course

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    09.01.2023 - 05.03.2023

    Students workload

    The course contains 14 hours of lectures, 10 hours of compulsory workshops, 16 hours of non-scheduled group work and 40 hours of independent self-study

    Enrollment

    01.10.2022 - 31.10.2022

    Groups
    • LBNS22
    Alternative learning methods

    Students who have acquired relevant experience and required practical competence through their work in diverse work communities in international organisations can complete the course by demonstrating their familiarity with the theoretical aspects of intercultural management in an Exam. The RPL Proof of Competence process requires the student to contact the teacher in advance and present testimonials from their previous employers.

    Assessment criteria

    Your knowledge of intercultural management is assessed in an exam, which makes 60% of the final grade. The group work and individual assignments contribute to the final grade by 40%.

    Teachers

    Kirsi-Marja Toivanen

    Degree Programmes

    Degree Programme in International Business

    Evaluation scale

    H-5

    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 3

    The student is familiar with the theoretical aspects of intercultural management and has proven his/her knowledge in the exam. The student has been active during the class discussions and workshops and has been able to demonstrate his/her ability to apply theoretical knowledge into case studies and simulations.