University of the People 3 credits BUS
This Course provides an examination and analysis of multinational management functions and processes including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling across cultures and borders in globally diverse environments and organizations. Topics include cross-cultural strategic planning, leadership, and human resource management. Learning Objectives and Outcomes: Accurately identify and use the foundations, concepts, and principles of multinational management. Apply concepts of cultural awareness to personal context and local work situations. Demonstrate business communication skills. Identify and explain the mutual impacts of business interactions between developed and developing countries. Identify and assess the risks associated with an international business venture. Course Schedule and Topics This course will cover the following topics in eight learning sessions, with one Unit per week.Week 1: Unit 1 - Multinational Management in a Global EconomyWeek 2: Unit 2 - National CultureWeek 3: Unit 3 - Role of Cultural Sensitivity in International BusinessWeek 4: Unit 4 - Business CommunicationWeek 5: Unit 5 - International Human Resources (HR) ManagementWeek 6: Unit 6 - Inter-cultural Interactions in the Business WorldWeek 7: Unit 7 - Expansion Strategy and Risk ManagementWeek 8: Unit 8 - Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in a Global WorldWeek 9: Unit 9 - Course Review and Final Exam Learning Guide The following is an outline of how this course will be conducted, with suggested best practices for students. Unit 1: Multinational Management in a Global Economy ● Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignments● Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post and comment in the Discussion Forum)● Complete and submit the Written Assignment● Complete and submit the Learning Journal● Take the Self-Quiz Unit 2: National Culture ● Peer assess Unit 1 Written Assignment● Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments● Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post and comment in the Discussion Forum)● Complete and submit the Learning Journal● Take the Self-Quiz Unit 3: Role of Cultural Sensitivity in International Business ● Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments● Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post and comment in the Discussion Forum)● Complete and submit the Learning Journal● Take the Self-Quiz● Take the Graded Quiz Unit 4: Business Communication ● Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments● Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post and comment in the Discussion Forum)● Complete and submit the Learning Journal● Take the Self-Quiz Unit 5: International Human Resources (HR) Management ● Read the Learning Guide and the Reading Assignments● Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post and comment in the Discussion Forum)● Complete and submit the Written Assignment● Complete and submit the Learning Journal● Take the Self-Quiz Unit 6: Inter-cultural Interactions in the Business World ● Peer assess Unit 5 Written Assignment● Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments● Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post and comment in the Discussion Forum)● Complete and submit the Learning Journal● Take the Self-Quiz● Take and submit the Graded-Quiz Unit 7: Expansion Strategy and Risk Management ● Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments● Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post and comment in the Discussion Forum)● Complete and submit the Learning Journal● Take the Self-Quiz Unit 8: Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in a Global World ● Read the Learning Guide and Reading Assignments● Participate in the Discussion Assignment (post and comment in the Discussion Forum)● Complete and submit the Learning Journal● Take the Self-Quiz Unit 9: Course Review and Final Exam ● Read the Learning Guide and take the Review Quiz● Prepare for, take, and submit the Final Exam● The Final Exam will take place during the Thursday and Sunday of Week/Unit 9 (UoPeople time); exact dates, times, and other details will be provided accordingly by your instructor
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