Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor, Lecturer
Monica Ren
Contact via Email
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
39cp or (6cp in BBA or BUS units at 200 level)
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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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 Australian context, as well as in the context of Australian firms 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. The unit equips students with knowledge of mandatory policy requirements when managing a diverse workplace in order to avoid expensive lawsuits and punitive damages.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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AT1: Case Study | 30% | No | Week 2 to 12 |
AT2: Media Report | 30% | No | Week 6 |
AT3: Final Exam | 40% | No | University Exam Period |
Due: Week 2 to 12
Weighting: 30%
Part A: Group Case Analysis Report (15%)
Part B: Group Tutorial Presentation (15%)
During the first tutorial class, student group will be formed, and weekly case study allocations decided.
Each group will be required to submit a written report and make a presentation on their case analysis in the week of their assigned tutorial class.
This assessment is used to help develop students’ critical thinking and analytical abilities, written and oral communication skills and understanding of the link between theoretical concepts and real-world situations.
Type of Collaboration Group Submission Please Submit Via Turnitin Link on iLearn Format Please refer to the iLearn Unit page Length Report - 2,000 words +/-10% excluding the cover page and reference list; Presentation - 40 minutes (including 25-30 minutes presentation and 10-15 minutes questions/discussions) Inherent Task Requirements Part B requires physical attendance to complete. Late SubmissionStudents who are not present for their group's presentation will be awarded a mark of 0 for the presentation. No extensions will be granted.
Late reports must also be submitted through Turnitin. No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% made from the total available marks for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission incurs a 20% deduction). Late submissions will be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.
This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 30%
This assessment involves a written analysis of a current newspaper/media article.
Students will be required to source a current newspaper/media article on a cross cultural management topic and explain, discuss and critique how their article illustrates one or more theoretical principles of cross-cultural management studies.
This assessment is used to help develop students’ critical thinking and analytical abilities, written communication skills and understanding of contemporary issues and the relationship between the article and an aspect of the unit. Type of Collaboration Individual Submission Please Submit Via Turnitin Link on iLearn Format Please refer to the iLearn Unit page Length 1,500 words +/- 10% Inherent Task Requirements None Late SubmissionLate reports must also be submitted through Turnitin. No extensions will be granted. There will be a deduction of 10% made from the total available marks for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late (for example, 25 hours late in submission incurs a 20% deduction). Late submissions will be accepted up to 96 hours after the due date and time.
This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Due: University Exam Period
Weighting: 40%
Please see Assessment Policy Schedule 4.
The only exception to not sitting an examination at the designated time in the University Examination Timetable is because of documented illness or unavoidable disruption. In these circumstances you may wish to consider applying for special consideration. This penalty does not apply for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
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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 use information technology in this unit. Students will need to use:
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Delivery Format and Other Details |
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Recommended readings |
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Week | Lecture Topic | Tutorial Topic (Tutorial schedule and case studies will be posted on iLearn) | Chapters |
Week 1 |
Introduction to the unit; The challenge of international management |
Please read the case study “Hollywood and the Rise of Cultural Protectionism” for the first tutorial class. NO TUTORIAL IN THE FIRST WEEK | Chapter 1 & Chapter 2 |
Week 2 | International ethics and social responsibility |
Overview of subject and assignments Getting to know each other, form case study groups and pick a case study in the draw Sample case study will be discussed: “Hollywood and the Rise of Cultural Protectionism” |
Chapter 8 |
Week 3 | Understanding the role of culture | Case study | Chapter 3 |
Week 4 | Communicating across cultures | Case study | Chapter 5 |
Week 5 | Cross-cultural conflicts and negotiations | Case study | Chapter 7 |
Week 6 | Strategic planning |
Case study Assignment 2 (media analysis report) due. |
No chapter in text – see lecture and iLearn for more details |
Week 7 | Foreign market entry strategies, organisational structure, and organisational control systems | Case study | Chapter 4 (also see lecture and iLearn for more details about foreign market entry strategies) |
MID | SEMESTER | BREAK | |
Week 8 | International human resource management |
Case study Assignment 2 feedback (Friday) |
Chapter 11 |
Week 9 | Managing international teams | Case study | Chapter 10 |
Week 10 | Evaluating and rewarding employees worldwide | Case study | Chapter 9 |
Week 11 | Motivating and leading across cultures | Case study | Chapter 6 & Chapter 9 |
Week 12 | Unit review and exam preparation | Case study | Review |
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