Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

Management theory related to varying cultures. The multinational business enterprise and the significance of cross-cultural variables in the business environment. Topics covered include ethics and social responsibilities; strategic mindsets, control and conflict; industrial relations, new forms of international work and organisation and their management implications.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• assess the application of management theory to various global cultures
• explain the complex challenges of the multinational business enterprise at the interpersonal and operational levels
• compare a range of cross-cultural variables in the business environment
• apply theory to cross cultural scenarios
• critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of national culture assessment tools.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 60%
Examination (2 hours): 40%

Chief examiner(s)

Mary Anderson

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

MGF1010

Prohibitions

MGC3120, MGW3681