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MGMT2030 – Cross Cultural Management

2022 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Zhiming Cheng
zhiming.cheng@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
50cp at 1000 level or above
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit examines new and emerging developments and challenges that international managers are currently facing and are likely to face in the coming years while managing across borders, where people from diverse cultures interact, both within and between firms. Given that changes in the global business environment continue unabated, particular attention is paid to managing the increasingly diverse workforce in the context of multinational corporations that conduct business in Asia and beyond. The unit provides a setting for understanding the implications of this diversity on the management of cross-cultural dynamics in a multi-cultural business environment. Major topics include the significance of culture in international management, different approaches to ethics, communicating and negotiating across cultures, strategic planning for a global business, managing international teams, evaluating and rewarding employees worldwide, and motivating and leading across cultures.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Identify and apply cross-cultural theoretical frameworks and concepts used in the global business environment.
  • ULO2: Analyse and explain how cultural diversity impacts business management and operations in the global market.
  • ULO3: Critically analyse, and develop problem solving skills, in the context of experiential learning activities and case studies.
  • ULO4: Effectively communicate the influence of culture-based perspectives on multinational enterprises as an individual and as part of a group.

General Assessment Information

Late Assessment Submission Penalty (written assessments) 

 Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern.  

 For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Media Report 30% No Weeks 4-13
Case study/analysis 40% No Week 9
Final Examination 30% No University's formal examination period

Media Report

Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Weeks 4-13
Weighting: 30%

 

An individual report of up to 2,200 words worth 30%.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify and apply cross-cultural theoretical frameworks and concepts used in the global business environment.
  • Analyse and explain how cultural diversity impacts business management and operations in the global market.
  • Effectively communicate the influence of culture-based perspectives on multinational enterprises as an individual and as part of a group.

Case study/analysis

Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Week 9
Weighting: 40%

 

This assessment consists of two components worth 40% in total. The first component is a group presentation up to 40 minutes worth 20%. The second is an individual case analysis report of up to 1,500 words worth 20%.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse and explain how cultural diversity impacts business management and operations in the global market.
  • Critically analyse, and develop problem solving skills, in the context of experiential learning activities and case studies.
  • Effectively communicate the influence of culture-based perspectives on multinational enterprises as an individual and as part of a group.

Final Examination

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: University's formal examination period
Weighting: 30%

 

A two-hour final examination and worth 30% will be held during the University Examination Period.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Identify and apply cross-cultural theoretical frameworks and concepts used in the global business environment.
  • Analyse and explain how cultural diversity impacts business management and operations in the global market.
  • Critically analyse, and develop problem solving skills, in the context of experiential learning activities and case studies.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

Required Text

Richard Steers, Luciara Nardon & Carlos Sanchez-Runde, Australasian edition, 2016: Management Across Cultures. Published by Cambridge University Press. ISBN: 9781316604359

Unit Web Page

The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/

Technology Used and Required

Students are required to have access to a personal computer and familiarise themselves with iLearn (https://ile arn.m q.edu.au/login/).

iLearn will be used to post lecture slides, assessment details, student grades and as a means of communication between staff members and students.

Delivery Format and Other Details

The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/

Recommended readings

Recommended readings are provided via Leganto on the iLearn Unit page

Inherent Requirements

None

Unit Schedule

Please see iLearn.

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Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

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Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

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Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

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The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

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Unit information based on version 2022.03 of the Handbook