UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

MGZ5640 Cross-cultural management communication

Faculty of Business and Economics

MGZ5640 Cross-cultural management communication is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Suzhou (SEU). It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2027
Semester 1
Suzhou (SEU)
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

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Requisites

After MGZ5640

No unit lists MGZ5640 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

You must be enrolled in course B6008 or M6030 to undertake this unit.

Overview

The unit looks at the 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 to you the ability and an awareness of how to communicate effectively in a cross-cultural setting.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterSuzhou (SEU)On campus

Assessment

  • Written
    40%
  • Presentation
    20%
  • Project
    40%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    explain the concept of culture and its determinants

  2. 2

    develop an understanding of the principles of effective cross-cultural communication

  3. 3

    critically evaluate the role communication and negotiations play in international operations

  4. 4

    explain the negotiation process and identify and analyse impediments to effective negotiations

  5. 5

    assess the relevance of culture to management practises in different cultural settings

  6. 6

    identify and evaluate the links between culture, economic processes and organisations.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachCase-based 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 includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.

This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.

Learning resources

Required resources

Journal of International Business Studies

Cross-Cultural Research

Thunderbird International Business Review

Journal of World Business

Journal of International Management

Management International Review

International Journal of Intercultural Relations

Cross-Cultural Management

Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Qijie Xiao

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for MGZ5640?

MGZ5640 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is MGZ5640 offered?

In 2027, MGZ5640 runs in Semester 1 at Suzhou (SEU).

How much work is MGZ5640?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does MGZ5640 have an exam?

No. MGZ5640 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Economics
Organisational unit
Department of Management
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available