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Elmwood Institute

A Division of Patten University

LDR 668

Cross-Cultural Management

Semester Units

3

Prerequisite

BUS 602

Course Description

This course focuses on the challenges and opportunities associated with organizational management and business strategy in the global environment. The course is intended to be a challenging advanced management course for the graduate business student. Students will gain a general overview of the process and effect of internationalization in contemporary business, along with an introduction to theories, concepts and skills relevant to managing effectively in today’s global environment. Students will be challenged to integrate knowledge they have gained from other business core courses and apply their accumulated knowledge to business case studies. Students will engage in active research and analytical problem solving related to managing in the international environment and will be called upon to apply this theory in their work.

  • Explain the ethical and environmental implications of multinational corporate decisions in diverse contexts.

  • Interpret challenges and opportunities in managing global virtual teams and international expansion strategies. 

  • Analyze strategic decisions and adaptability of multinational corporations in international markets.

  • Evaluate HR, motivation, and leadership strategies in diverse cultural contexts.

  • Propose strategic recommendations for global enterprises in culturally distinct regions.

  • Formulate cross-cultural leadership and HR management strategies within a multinational corporation.

Course Learning Outcomes
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