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Gain in-depth knowledge of the major paradigms in cross-cultural management and their practical applications in international business and organizational contexts. Learn to analyze and navigate cultural differences using functionalist, interpretive, and critical approaches. This course examines the primary paradigms that inform cross-cultural management, including functionalist, interpretive, and critical perspectives. Learners will explore comparative frameworks, meaning-making in intercultural interactions, and the role of power and history in shaping cross-cultural dynamics. The course also addresses how these paradigms apply to international business strategies and organizational design, preparing learners to manage cultural complexity in global enterprises. The course integrates theoretical models with real-world case studies and reflective assessments, enabling learners to critically evaluate and apply cross-cultural management paradigms. Emphasis is placed on understanding diverse viewpoints and developing practical strategies for effective management across cultures. This course is part two 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

Functionalist Cross-Cultural Management
- This module explores key theories and frameworks in functionalist cross-cultural management, focusing on how cultural dimensions can be used to compare and understand differences between societies. Learners will examine historical and contemporary models developed by scholars like Hofstede, Trompenaars, and the GLOBE project. The module equips managers with tools to analyze cultural variations and apply them in real-world contexts.
Interpretive Cross-Cultural Management
- This module explores interpretive cross-cultural management, focusing on how cultural meanings are constructed, interpreted, and negotiated in different contexts. Learners will develop skills in analyzing cultural differences, understanding symbolic meanings, and improving intercultural communication strategies.
Critical Cross-Cultural Management
- This module explores the complex role of power in cross-cultural management, examining how power dynamics shape interactions, identities, and decision-making. Learners will gain insights into critical theories such as discourse, habitus, and postcolonial perspectives to better understand and address imbalances in multicultural environments.
CCM and International Business
- This module explores the complexities of international business, including cross-cultural management, corporate internationalization, and strategic trade-offs. Learners will gain an understanding of key concepts such as standardization vs. adaptation, stakeholder management, and ethical decision-making in global markets.
CCM and Organization
- This module explores the interplay between organizational structures, cultural dynamics, and cross-cultural management. It delves into how organizations are formed, the role of collaboration and coordination, and the impact of metaphors on organizational understanding. Learners will gain insights into managing diverse cultural contexts within organizational settings.