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MGMT2030 – Cross Cultural Management

2026 – Session 2, Online-scheduled-weekday

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff
Fei Guo
fei.guo@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.

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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 Submission Penalties

If you submit your assessment late, 5% of the total possible marks will be deducted for each day (including weekends), up to 7 days. Submissions more than 7 days late will receive a mark of 0.

Example 1 (out of 100):

If you score 85/100 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 5 marks and receive 80/100.

Example 2 (out of 30):

If you score 27/30 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 1.5 marks and receive 25.5/30.

Extensions
Automatic short extension: Some assessments are eligible for automatic short extension. You can only apply for an automatic short extension before the due date.
Special Consideration: If you need more time due to serious issues and for any assessments that are not eligible for Short Extension, you must apply for Special Consideration. Need help? Review the Special Consideration page for further details.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due Groupwork/Individual Short Extension AI Approach
Professional practice: Organisational case analysis 30% No Weeks 4-13 Group No Observed
Skills development: Cross-cultural management media analysis 40% No 09/10/2026 Individual Yes Open
Skills development: Applied cross-cultural analysis 30% No 06/11/2026 Individual Yes Open

Professional practice: Organisational case analysis

Assessment Type 1: Presentation task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Weeks 4-13
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Group
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Observed

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to analyse organisational challenges, think critically, and communicate findings effectively in both collaborative and individual contexts.
 
You will work in a group to research and present an allocated case study, identifying key issues, analysing their organisational impact, and proposing evidence-based recommendations.
 
 
Skills in focus:
 
  • Collaboration and communication
  • Discipline knowledge
  • Work readiness.
 
Deliverable(s): Presentation (20-30 min per group).
 
Group assessment
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.

Skills development: Cross-cultural management media analysis

Assessment Type 1: Problem-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: 09/10/2026
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open

The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to apply cross-cultural management theories to real-world global events and analyse their implications for organisations and leadership practice.
 
You will select one media article that addresses a cross-cultural management issue. You will critically analyse how the article illustrates key theories and principles, identify challenges, and propose evidence-based recommendations supported by academic literature.
 
 
Skills in focus:
 
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Communication skills
  • Discipline knowledge
  • Global, ethical and environmental citizenship 
 
Deliverable(s): Written report [max 2000 words]
 
Individual assessment.
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.

Skills development: Applied cross-cultural analysis

Assessment Type 1: Problem-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 06/11/2026
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open

The purpose of this assessment is to demonstrate your ability to critically apply cross-cultural management theories and concepts to global business contexts and communicate your analysis through structured academic writing.
 
You will respond to a set of essay questions that require the application of cross-cultural management frameworks to real-world organisational challenges. Your analysis will integrate theory, critique, and evidence-based reasoning to explain and evaluate cultural dynamics in international management.
 
 
Skills in focus:
 
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Discipline Knowledge
  • Communication skills
 
Deliverable(s): Written submission [max 1650 words]
Individual assessment
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
  • Academic Success 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.

3 An automatic short extension is available for some assessments. Apply through the Service Connect Portal.

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Unit information based on version 2026.04 of the Handbook