UNI390 Management in Different CulturesIstinye UniversityDegree Programs International Relations (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
International Relations (English)

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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI390
Course Name: Management in Different Cultures
Semester: Fall
Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator: Dr. MURAT METE
Course Lecturer(s): Murat Mete
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage, communicate, and lead in diverse cultural environments, while addressing ethical challenges and developing strategies for global partnerships and assignments.
Course Content: "Managing in Different Cultures” provides students with an in-depth understanding of how cultural differences affect managerial practices and organizational behavior in a globalized world. The course explores key concepts of intercultural communication, cross-cultural management, and global leadership using case studies, discussions, and practical examples. Students will examine cultural frameworks, analyze management challenges
across different cultural contexts, and develop strategies for effective decision-making and problem-solving in diverse environments. The course emphasizes the importance of cultural awareness and adaptability in achieving organizational success in international settings.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Identify and analyze cultural environments and their impact on organizational practices.
2) Communicate effectively in cross-cultural settings.
3) Demonstrate an understanding of global leadership principles and adapt leadership styles to different cultural contexts.
4) Evaluate ethical dilemmas and social responsibilities in managing international organizations.
5) Develop strategies for successful partnerships and negotiations in diverse cultural environments.
6) Prepare for global assignments by creating management plans that address cultural challenges.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the course, syllabus and expectations. Introduction to Management in Different Cultures. None
2) Global Managers in a Changing World
3) Cultural Environments
4) Organizational Environments
5) Managerial Environments
6) Cross-cultural Communication
7) Global Leadership
8) Midterm Exam
9) Managerial Ethics and Social Responsibility | Presentations
10) Global Partnerships and Negotiations | Presentations
11) Global Teams | Global Assignments | Presentations
12) Critical Issues in Cross Cultural Management | Presentations
13) Presentations
14) Review of the course

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: - Steers, R., M. 2020. Management Across Cultures, 4. Ed., Cambridge University Press.
- Wildman, J. L., Griffith, R. L., Armon, B. K. 2016. Critical Issues in Cross Cultural Management, Springer.
References: - Steers, R., M. 2020. Management Across Cultures, 4. Ed., Cambridge University Press.
- Wildman, J. L., Griffith, R. L., Armon, B. K. 2016. Critical Issues in Cross Cultural Management, Springer.
- Additional sources will be recommended by the instructor

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Has knowledge about basic theoretical debates in the field of International Relations.
2) Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of International Relations at national and international level.
3) Relates the interaction of the Department of International Relations with other social sciences (history, political science, law, economy).
4) Gains knowledge and skills to evaluate and discuss the events in an interdisciplinary dimension, and analyze the political, social and economic problems encountered in national and international contexts within a certain conceptual framework.
5) Using social sciences methods, can conduct research and follow the field.
6) Uses leadership characteristics with awareness of teamwork.
7) Can design and prepare scientific projects such as projects, reports, articles and theses with their own or others with uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques.
8) Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what he/she needs and critically question the information has acquired.
9) Transmits the opinions, thoughts and solutions in the field of International Relations to the related persons and institutions in written and orally.
10) Follows the developments in the field and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B1.
11) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Has knowledge about basic theoretical debates in the field of International Relations.
2) Defines contemporary developments, approaches and basic concepts in the field of International Relations at national and international level.
3) Relates the interaction of the Department of International Relations with other social sciences (history, political science, law, economy).
4) Gains knowledge and skills to evaluate and discuss the events in an interdisciplinary dimension, and analyze the political, social and economic problems encountered in national and international contexts within a certain conceptual framework.
5) Using social sciences methods, can conduct research and follow the field.
6) Uses leadership characteristics with awareness of teamwork.
7) Can design and prepare scientific projects such as projects, reports, articles and theses with their own or others with uses qualitative and quantitative research techniques.
8) Develops behavior according to ethics and social values and evaluates what they have learned by deciding what he/she needs and critically question the information has acquired.
9) Transmits the opinions, thoughts and solutions in the field of International Relations to the related persons and institutions in written and orally.
10) Follows the developments in the field and communicates with colleagues by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio B1.
11) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the advanced level of European Computer Driving License required by the field.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 20
Midterms 1 % 30
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 30
Study Hours Out of Class 14 28
Homework Assignments 7 21
Midterms 3 13
Final 3 21
Total Workload 113