IEN 421 Intercultural Competence in Business (3)
This course provides students with the understandings and skills required to conduct business with a superior level of intercultural competence which is crucial for commercial success. This course focuses on business aspects of intercultural competence. Students examine how culture and intercultural dynamics influence interactions between people, businesses, organisations and management in a variety of settings. Particular areas of importance include different cultural approaches to management, organisational structures, meetings, time, productivity, status and staff. It also covers the effects of culture and language in communication between people from various countries.