Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives On completion of this subject students should be able to relate management theory to various cultural settings; appreciate the complex challenges facing global managers at the interpersonal and operational levels and compare a range of cross-cultural variables in the business environment.
Synopsis The subject involves a study of management theory related to varying cultures, whilst exploring the multinational business enterprise and the significance of cross-cultural variables in the business environment. Ethics and social responsibilities; communication; leadership; motivation, control and conflict; human resource management and industrial relations.
Assessment Assignment (2000 words): 20% + Group project: 25% + Class work: 15% + Examination (2 hours): 40%