International Business - Comparatve&Cross-Cultural Mgmt

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This course examines in depth how culture, in all its aspects, is the major determinant of successful organizational performance and management practices in the global workplace. This is accomplished by comparing and contrasting various cultural norms and values, and demonstrating how those differences impact business in the areas of communication (verbal and nonverbal), relationship building, the role of the manager, the functioning of teams and group dynamics, negotiation, conflict resolution, and decision making. Students will also examine the influences of culture on legal and governmental considerations in business, organization structures and corporate culture. The basis for cultural norms and comparisons used in this course are drawn from all areas of the world. The emphasis is on developing the awareness and skills necessary for managing multicultural diversity in both domestic and international settings. Prerequisite: Corequisite: MGMT 310 or MGMT 311, or MGMT 305, or permission of the instructor. Enrollment restricted. Satisfies: Goal 4 Outcome 2 (AE42)