Study Guide

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