MGMT13-324: Cross Cultural Management

An understanding of cultural differences and approaches to managing these differences is increasingly important to effective management in international and multicultural business environments. This subject focuses on the techniques of managing in different cultures, in particular on the interpersonal issues that invariably arise in international and cross-cultural contexts. Major topics include the significance of culture in international management, the meaning and dimensions of culture, comparative international management and leadership styles, managing communication across cultures, ethics and social responsibility in global management, cross-cultural negotiation and decision-making, forming and managing global teams and developing the international and global manager.