International Technology EnvironmentLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: 5J00GN00
Credits
5 op
Objectives
Students are able to:
· recognize behavioral impact of cultural values in their own and others' behavior
· identify some work place challenges caused by cultural differences
· solve some challenges caused by cultural differences in the technology environment
· seek information and solutions for challenges caused by cultural differences
· manage challenges caused by cultural differences using risk management methods
· can identify global challenges, such as challenges related to climate change and resource scarcity
Content
Students know the structure of a culture and the values, beliefs and cognitive processes of some cultures that are relevant to him or her. Student has generated a model to improve his or hers international know how. Student can lead workers with different cultural background and organize while observing cultural differences. Student can create motivation, commitment and trust in an international project.
· information from multiple cultural studies
· leadership in a multicultural working environment
· multicultural organization models
· specifics of international projects
· risks of international projects
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Students know the structure of a culture and the values, beliefs and cognitive processes of some cultures that are relevant to him or her.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
Students know the structure of a culture and the values, beliefs and cognitive processes of some cultures that are relevant to him or her. Student has generated a model to improve his or hers international know how.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Students know the structure of a culture and the values, beliefs and cognitive processes of some cultures that are relevant to him or her. Student has generated a model to improve his or hers international know how. Student can lead workers with different cultural background and organize while observing cultural differences. Student can create motivation, commitment and trust in an international project.
Enrolment period
02.07.2024 - 06.09.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Credits
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
School of Industrial Engineering
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Technology Management
Teachers
- Shaidul Kazi
Person in charge
Anne Seppälä
Groups
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24YTJMaster's Degree Programme in Technology Management
Objectives (course unit)
Students are able to:
· recognize behavioral impact of cultural values in their own and others' behavior
· identify some work place challenges caused by cultural differences
· solve some challenges caused by cultural differences in the technology environment
· seek information and solutions for challenges caused by cultural differences
· manage challenges caused by cultural differences using risk management methods
· can identify global challenges, such as challenges related to climate change and resource scarcity
Content (course unit)
Students know the structure of a culture and the values, beliefs and cognitive processes of some cultures that are relevant to him or her. Student has generated a model to improve his or hers international know how. Student can lead workers with different cultural background and organize while observing cultural differences. Student can create motivation, commitment and trust in an international project.
· information from multiple cultural studies
· leadership in a multicultural working environment
· multicultural organization models
· specifics of international projects
· risks of international projects
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
Students know the structure of a culture and the values, beliefs and cognitive processes of some cultures that are relevant to him or her.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
Students know the structure of a culture and the values, beliefs and cognitive processes of some cultures that are relevant to him or her. Student has generated a model to improve his or hers international know how.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
Students know the structure of a culture and the values, beliefs and cognitive processes of some cultures that are relevant to him or her. Student has generated a model to improve his or hers international know how. Student can lead workers with different cultural background and organize while observing cultural differences. Student can create motivation, commitment and trust in an international project.
Exam schedules
No exam but project presentation and course tasks
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Lecture, pre-assignment, individual task, pair group task, course project in trio group and presentation.
Learning materials
- Organization Culture and Leadership, Edgar H. Schein, 5th edition
- Cultures and Organizations: Software of the mind, Geert Hofstede et. al, 3rd edition
- The Culture Map, Erin Meyer, 2015
- Suggested materials to moodle course site
Student workload
Total work hour for the students: 27 x 5 = 135
Lesson (contact, online & hybrid): 36 h
Course project: 30 h
Individual & pair task: 30 h
Reading time: 39 h
Completion alternatives
Talk to the course teacher
Practical training and working life cooperation
Own workplace related task
International connections
Possible
Further information
F2F lessons are important from learning point of view