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. It isn't offered in 2022. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Other periods
- Suzhou (SEU)
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 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 2022 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 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Suzhou (SEU) | Block on |
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 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. 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.
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 Cross-Cultural Psychology
Management International Review
Journal of World Business
Journal of International Management
International Journal of Intercultural Relations
Cross-Cultural Management
Journal of International Business Studies
Thunderbird International Business Review
Cross-Cultural Research
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?
MGZ5640 has no offerings listed in the 2022 handbook.
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.