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 2021 in Semester 2 at Suzhou (SEU). It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Suzhou (SEU)
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MGZ5640
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MGZ5640
No unit lists MGZ5640 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be enrolled in course B6008 to undertake this unit.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
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 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Suzhou (SEU) | On campus |
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
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
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. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
Thunderbird International Business Review
Cross-Cultural Management
Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology
Management International Review
Cross-Cultural Research
Journal of International Business Studies
Journal of International Management
Journal of World Business
International Journal of Intercultural Relations
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Qijie Xiao
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MGZ5640?
MGZ5640 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MGZ5640 offered?
In 2021, MGZ5640 runs in Semester 2 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?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.