International Technology EnvironmentLaajuus (5 cr)
Course unit code: 5J00GN00
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
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.