Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Synopsis

A study of management theory related to varying cultures, the multinational business enterprise and the significance of cross-cultural variables in the business environment. Topics include ethics and social responsibilities; communication; leadership; motivation, control and conflict; human resource management and industrial relations.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

1. relate management theory to various and different cultures
2. appreciate the complex challenges of the multinational business enterprise at the interpersonal and operational levels
3. compare and contrast a range of cross-cultural variables in the business environment.

Assessment

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

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Peter Townsend

Prerequisites

Students must have passed MGW1010 or MGG1010 before undertaking this unit.

Prohibitions

MGC3120, MGF3681, MGW3681