CROSS CULTURAL MANAGEMENT

제안된 강좌는 선진국제경영과목으로 학생들에게 이 과목과 관련된 기회들과 도전들을 탐구할 수 있는 기회를 제공 한다. 이 과목의 주된 가정은 다음과 같다. 경영자적 활동의 효과성이 “문화 경계”이고 문화는 경영자적 활동의 효과성(계획, 조직, 지도 등)을 밝혀내는 중요한 변수이다. 따라서 이 강좌의 목표는 학생들에게 어떻게 국제 경영학에 학생들의 함의를 담고 문화적 차이들이 경영의 효과성에 얼마나 영향을 주는지에 대한 방법들을 탐구할 수 있도록 하는데 있다.

How do we communicate and collaborate with other people and cultures in a global age? The world moves economically, technologically and culturally towards closer integration making our societies still more multicultural with all the challenges that follow when people with different world views and communicative styles suddenly have to live and work together. In this increasingly globalized world, the ability of governments, companies and individuals to be effective internationally has become a key ingredient for commercial, political and personal success. This course introduces a way of thinking that will enable students to function effectively in different culture. It presents essential concepts of national and global culture and examines key differences in communication, facilitating the correct interpretation of a wide variety of cross-cultural situations and laying the foundation for necessary behavioral adaptations. Other important topics include working effectively in multi-cultural teams, cross-cultural negotiations and international careers. The course puts a strong emphasis on practical applications in real world business and professional situations.

• Research Paper: 10 percent of the total grade. Mutually agreed topic/issue. • Research Paper Presentation: 10 percent of the total grade. Be prepared to answer questions after you finish presenting. • Class Participation: 10 percent of the total grade. • Midterm Exam: 30 percent of the total grade. It will be comprised of a set of identifications/short answer questions, and one essay question. • Final Exam: 40 percent of the total grade. The final exam is cumulative, and it will be comprised of a set of identifications/short answer questions, and one essay question. Midterm & Final Exams: TAKE HOME

Upon the successful completion of this course students will be able to: • Exhibit a high degree of cultural intelligence • Proceed into careers in cross-cultural communication and international relations in international professional contexts. • Acquire a sharper understand of their own culture and how it impacts their behavior in a multicultural setting • Interpret behavior, attitudes and communication styles of people from different cultures • Deal with ambiguity in an ever-changing and unpredictable context due to the globalization of business/people • Exhibit a high degree of effectiveness when working in culturally diverse groups • Acquire a higher level of International awareness (political geography, history, current events and cultural knowledge)