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Lecturer(s)
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Kubátová Jaroslava, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Block teaching, ST 2024: 19. 2., 5. 3., 19. 3., 16. 4. 1.Knowledge, human capital a.Their importance in today's globalized economy 2.Differences among national cultures based on Hofstede's cultural dimensions 3.The influence of cultural differences in international companies on a.Business b.The process of business c.Management 4.Importance of key cross-cultural factors at work of knowledge workers 5.Culture of relationships under the influence of organizational culture a.Norms b.Standards c.Systems and values d.The influence of changes in ownership structure on relations in the organization 6.Hierarchy and status of the individual 7.Group and individual interests 8.Case studies from intercultural/multicultural environment, analysis, discussions This subject is innovated by the latest knowledge in the field of human capital management in a multicultural environment. These findings are taken from recent studies published by recognized firms such as McKinsey, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Gartner, etc. Also the case studies used in the course are consistently upgraded and are used for analyses. The analyses and discussions are an important part of the educational process. The innovation of the subject was established within a project CZ.1.07/2.2.00/28.0138 "Modularization of Managerial and Psychological Education at Palacky University in Olomouc through Innovating and Linking Economic and Psychological Study Programs."
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
- Preparation for the Course Credit
- 28 hours per semester
- Semestral Work
- 26 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 18 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 28 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to prepare students, future knowledge workers, for cooperation in intercultural/multicultural teams. An intercultural manager is responsible for clear communication between colleagues, clients and other stakeholders. This communication must be free of influence of different cultures and of consequently resulting misunderstanding. Thus, managers must have certain competences and capabilities including: intercultural awareness, flexibility, ability to take advantage of the diversity of cultures and patience. Similar capabilities must have also every team member. The course therefore prepares students for a role of a team member as well as a leader of an intercultural/multicultural team.
Professional knowledge: Student applies knowledge of the fact that a key source of the development is knowledge, respectively human capital. Student describes the differences between European, American and Asian business culture Student cooperates and communicates in intercultural / multicultural teams Professional skills: Student takes into account cultural differences among members of different geographical areas during business and personal meetings with the representatives of different cultures, respectively in international working groups General skills: Student has higher degree of cultural/intercultural intelligence thanks to the solving of case studies and team discussions about the solutions
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Prerequisites
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Managerial courses completion is recommended.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral exam, Seminar Work
The course is completed by colloquium. To gain the colloquium active participation in classes and submitting of the semester work by deadline is required.
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Recommended literature
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http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/index.php.
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Armstrong, M., Stephens, T. Management and leadership. Kogan Page 2005.
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HOFSTEDE, G. Kultury a organizace. Software lidské mysli. Praha: FF UK, 1999..
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Lane, DiStefano, Maznevski. International Management Behaviour. Blackwell 2000.
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Parhizgar, K.D. Multicultural Behavior and Global Business Environments. Int. Business Press 2002.
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Schneider, S et JL Barsoux. Managing across borders. Pearson 1999.
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Trompenaars, F. Riding the waves of culture. The Economist books 1998.
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