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Develop the competencies and research skills necessary for effective cross-cultural management in contemporary organizations. Learn how to foster intercultural learning, adapt to cultural challenges, and design impactful cross-cultural research. This course focuses on building personal and professional competencies for cross-cultural management, including strategies for intercultural learning, adaptation, and ongoing personal growth. Learners will also explore the intersection of technology and culture, and gain practical guidance on designing and conducting cross-cultural management research. By completing this course, you will be prepared to navigate cultural complexities and contribute to research in the field. Combining conceptual insights with practical guidance, this course uses readings, video content, and quizzes to help learners develop both the skills and the mindset needed for effective cross-cultural management and research. Emphasis is placed on reflective learning and critical analysis of cultural phenomena. This course is part three of a three-course Specialization designed to build a complete and cohesive understanding of the subject. While it offers valuable skills on its own, you'll gain the most benefit by progressing through all three courses as a structured learning journey. This course is based on Cross-Cultural Management, by Jasmin Mahadevan. Copyright ©2023 by Sage Publications Limited. All rights reserved, including rights for text and data mining and training of artificial technologies or similar technologies. Published by Sage Publications Limited, London. Used by arrangement with Sage Publications Limited.

Syllabus

CCM, and Technology and Social Media
- This module explores the complex relationship between technology, social media, and cross-cultural management. Learners will examine how cultural differences influence technological adoption, user interface design, and organizational practices. The content highlights both the opportunities and challenges of integrating technology in diverse cultural contexts.
Developing Your Cross-Cultural Management Competencies
- This module explores the development of cross-cultural management skills, focusing on intercultural learning models, perspective-taking, and strategies to navigate cultural differences. Learners will gain insights into how to effectively manage cultural complexity, reflect on their own cultural assumptions, and apply practical frameworks for intercultural communication.
Designing Your Cross-Cultural Management Research
- This module explores key debates in cross-cultural management research, including approaches to conceptualizing culture such as holistic vs. causal, emic vs. etic, and subjective vs. objective. Learners will gain the ability to critically analyze and design research that reflects these theoretical frameworks, enhancing their understanding of cultural complexities in management contexts.