| Module name (EN): Intercultural Management 4 |
| Module code: DFBBW-450 |
| Hours per semester week / Teaching method: 2SU (2 hours per week) |
| ECTS credits: 2 |
| Semester: 4 |
| Mandatory course: yes |
| Language of instruction: German |
| Assessment: Term paper and presentation [updated 25.11.2020] |
| Applicability / Curricular relevance: DFBBW-450 Business Administration, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2009, semester 4, mandatory course DFBBW-450 Business Administration, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2013, semester 4, mandatory course DFBTO404 International Tourism Management, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2018, semester 4, mandatory course DFITM-404 International Tourism Management, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2020, semester 4, mandatory course DFBLG404 International Logistics Management, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2018, semester 4, mandatory course DFILM-404 International Logistics Management, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2019, semester 4, mandatory course DFBBW-450 , Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2018, semester 4, mandatory course DFIM-405 , Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2019, semester 4, mandatory course DFBLG404 Logistics, Bachelor, ASPO 01.10.2013, semester 4, mandatory course |
| Workload: 30 class hours (= 22.5 clock hours) over a 15-week period. The total student study time is 60 hours (equivalent to 2 ECTS credits). There are therefore 37.5 hours available for class preparation and follow-up work and exam preparation. |
| Recommended prerequisites (modules): None. |
| Recommended as prerequisite for: |
| Module coordinator: Prof. Dr. Stefanie Jensen |
| Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Stefanie Jensen [updated 01.10.2017] |
| Learning outcomes: After successfully completing this module, students will be able to … - name and explain the economic structure and the central factors that influence economic developments in France and Germany. - explain the specifics of German and French industrial relations, - explain differences in management and leadership style, - identify intercultural dilemmas and discuss their relevance for the national economy, - describe typical French and German leadership behavior, - explain differences in French and German corporate culture, - solve classical misunderstandings in the German-French working context, - avoid or solve conflicts in Franco-German teams, - research content on selected national cultures independently and evaluate it according to predefined criteria, - be able to work successfully and independently in a project group towards a given goal and deadline. This includes the independent distribution of work packages within the group, their preparation by the respective group members and a group presentation. This also includes resolving any conflicts that might arise within the group or escalating them to the lecturers, where necessary. - Students will also be able to write a paper and hold a presentation in accordance with scientific principles and deliver their presentation within a given time frame. Introduction to Intercultural Management II: [updated 25.11.2020] |
| Module content: - The French and German economy in comparison - Development, structure, sectors, institutions - Industrial relations in France and Germany - Importance of employers, unions, state - Cultural facets of globalization - Intercultural dilemmas (child labor, corruption, health and safety standards) - Management behavior in France and Germany - Differences in French and German corporate culture - Practical application of intercultural knowledge - culture-specific organization of typical business situations, working in German-French teams - Beyond the Franco-German focus: changing culture-related country-specific focal points [updated 25.11.2020] |
| Teaching methods/Media: Lecture, paper, presentation, group work [updated 25.11.2020] |
| Recommended or required reading: - Breuer, Jochen Peter/de Bartha, Pierre: Deutsch-Französische Geschäftsbeziehungen erfolgreich managen. Spielregeln für die Zusammenarbeit auf Führungs- und Fachebene. Deutscher Wirtschaftsdienst, Köln, latest edition - Breuer, Norbert J.: Geschäftserfolg in Frankreich. Fakten, Marktstrategien, Interkulturelles zu Deutschlands Handelspartner Nr. 1. Verlag Galileo Business, Bonn, latest edition - Mitchell, Charles: Interkulturelle Kompetenz im Auslandsgeschäft entwickeln und Einsetzen. Fachverlag Deutscher Wirtschaftsdienst, Köln, latest edition - Untereiner, Gilles : Le Marché Allemand: Bien connaître les Allemands pour mieux travailler avec eux. Maxima, Paris, latest edition [updated 25.11.2020] |
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