COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Business Administration (English)

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ENGIN BAĞIŞ ÖZTÜRK

Offered to

Business Administration (English)

Course Objective

This course aims to provide students an understanding of current indigenous management practices and to familiarize them with typical cultural values and style on managerial issues. This course provides students with knowledge of different cultures and acquaints students with skills to comprehend cross-cultural differences and their implications, organizational and managerial practices.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Hall, E.T., & Hall, M. R. (1990). Understanding Cultural Differences. Intercultural Press: Yarmouth.
Garrison, T. (1994). Managing People Across Europe. Butterworth Heinemann: Great Britain.
Hofstede, G. (2001). Culture s consequences: International differences in work related values. Beverly Hills: Sage Publications.
Lewis, Richard D. (2009). When cultures collide: managing successfully across cultures. Nicholas Brealey Publishing.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Presentation
3. Term Paper

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Explanations related to the assessment methods:

In general there are several assignments throughout the course: such as short case analysis, article assessments, book reviews, and interviews. Each assignment will consist of two parts: content and presentation, and will be evaluated with its own unique features. Given that each assignment has different content and presentation expectations, they will be announced in class.

Assignments will be evaluated with a scale ranging from 1-5: weak, fair, good, very good, and excellent. Weak (0-39%): Does not meet expectations due to missing content, plagiarism, or lack of effort. Fair (40-59%): Meets some expectations but needs
improvement in content, presentation, or originality. Good (60-79%): Meets all expectations with a satisfactory level of knowledge and presentation. Very Good (80-89%): Demonstrates strong understanding and critical thinking, exceeding most expectations.Excellent (90-100%): Exceeds all expectations in all areas.

Term Project:
The term project is about critical examination of a cross-cultural case/situation/symbol. The project will consist of three parts: content, presentation, and creativity. Each part within the project will be evaluated with its own unique features. Given that each part has different content and presentation expectations, they will be announced in class. Term projects will be evaluated with a scale ranging from 1-5: weak, fair, good, very good, and excellent. Weak (0-39%): Does not meet expectations due to missing content, plagiarism, or lack of effort. Fair (40-59%): Meets some expectations but needs improvement in content, presentation, or originality. Good (60-79%): Meets all expectations with a satisfactory level of knowledge and presentation. Very Good (80-89%): Demonstrates strong understanding and critical thinking, exceeding most expectations. Excellent (90-100%): Exceeds all expectations in all areas.

Presentation:
This refers to the presentation of the term project. It will be evaluated based on professionalism, communication, and impact. Presentations will be evaluated with a scale ranging from 1-5: weak, fair, good, very good, and excellent. Weak (0-39%):
Unorganized, unprofessional formatting, unclear writing, ineffective delivery. Fair (40-59%): Disorganized, unprofessional formatting, unclear writing, distracting delivery. Good (60-79%): Organized, appropriate formatting, clear writing, acceptable
delivery. Very Good (80-89%): Well-organized, professional formatting, clear writing, confident delivery. Excellent (90-100%): Flawless organization, professional formatting, clear and concise writing, engaging delivery.

Assessment Criteria

1. The learner will illustrate the basic structures, perspectives and consequences of culture.
2. Recognize cross-cultural dimensions and issues of different countries.
3. Comprehend the relationship between culture and management.
4. Sensitize intra and inter-cultural management issues from different multi-disciplines.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

Academic integrity is to demonstrate responsbile and honest behaviors and follow ethical principles in academia. All students should respect the intellectual property rights of others. Specifically every student should avoid plagiarism. All types of
plagiarism are serious and violate academic integrity policy.
To understand and prevent plagiarism, please see the following link: https://www.plagiarism.org/understanding-plagiarism. During our lectures, a variety of information will be provided but if you have any problems you can ask me.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Associate Professor Engin Bağış Öztürk, engin.ozturk[at]deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

As a general rule, please send an e-mail before stopping by the office. (Room No: 131/A)
Office hours will be announced in class by the instructor.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes