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MGMT7107 Managing Across Cultures

Offered By School of Mgt, Marketing & International Business
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Management
Offered in Second Semester, 2011 and Second Semester, 2012
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

The objective of this course is to enhance the ability of class members to interact effectively with people from cultures other than their own, specifically in the context of international business. The course is aimed at significantly improving the ability of practicing managers to be effective global managers. The course is concerned with considering the issues and problems of managing in cross-cultural situations, in particular at the people problems that invariably arise in international business relationships. Failure on the part of managers to understand and deal with the difference in attitudes, values and behaviour of those with whom they interact in business transactions consistently has been shown to be a major source of difficulties. The course will involve marrying theories and concepts from the broad fields of culture and international business and applying them to problems typically confronted by managers involved in international business. The course will draw on the existing knowledge and expertise of the class participants to solve problems relevant to them and their organisations. Students will be required to apply relevant research discussed in the course to realistic business cases.

Course Classification(s) TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest International Business and Management
Eligibility

At least an average of 65% (or equivalent) in the final two years of an Australian undergraduate degree.

Prescribed Texts

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Preliminary Reading

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Indicative Reading List

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Programs Master of Business Administration, Master of Management, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Management
Other Information

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The information published on the Study at ANU 2011 website applies to the 2011 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2010 website.

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