MGM5640 Cross-cultural management communication
Faculty of Business and Economics
MGM5640 Cross-cultural management communication is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics. It isn't offered in 2024. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2025 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGM5640
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MGM5640
No unit lists MGM5640 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
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Overview
The unit looks at ways in which cultural values are expressed in social behaviour and the communication process including non-verbal cues, in different societies and contexts. The relevance of culture to management practices is analysed and illustrated in various national cultural settings. The unit then considers contemporary issues that affect the cross-cultural communication process (e.g. ethics) before considering the international negotiation process. Objectives, methods of negotiation and ways of negotiating cross-culturally are considered. The unit seeks to impart the ability and an awareness of how to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural setting.
Offerings in 2024
The 2024 handbook lists no offerings for MGM5640.
Assessment
- Within semester assessment60%
- Examination40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
explain the concept of culture and its determinants
- 2
develop an understanding of the principles of effective cross-cultural communication
- 3
critically evaluate the role communication and negotiations play in international operations
- 4
explain the negotiation process and identify and analyse impediments to effective negotiations
- 5
assess the relevance of culture to management practises in different cultural settings
- 6
identify and evaluate the links between culture, economic processes and organisations.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
Siedel, George. (2014). Negotiating for success: Essential strategies and skills . Van Rye Publishing.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGM5640?
MGM5640 has no prerequisites.
When is MGM5640 offered?
MGM5640 has no offerings listed in the 2024 handbook.
How much work is MGM5640?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MGM5640 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.