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HUDDERSFIELD BUSINESS SCHOOL Department of Management

Cross Cultural Studies BHO0034

MODULE HANDBOOK 2017-2018

For information only - this document does not form part of the student contract CONTENTS This handbook provides information about the module and its operation. Please study it carefully. Section

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INTRODUCTION / WELCOME

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MODULE SPECIFICATION

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THE MODULE TEAM

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DELIVERY INFORMATION

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4.1

Delivery schedule

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4.2

Seminar/Tutorial preparation

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4.3

Printing policy

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4.4

Module specific attendance requirements

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5

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

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5.1

The assessment strategy

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5.2

Assessment deadlines

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5.3

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5.5

Tutor Reassessment Process for requesting an extension or submitting a claim for Extenuating Circumstances (ECs) Formative assessment

5.6

Arrangements for the return of work and feedback

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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6.1

Academic integrity and referencing information

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6.2

Further reading

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6.3

Access to facilities

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6.4

Health and Safety information

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6.5

Academic Skills/Technical Support

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5.4

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INTRODUCTION / WELCOME This module will consider the influence national culture has on behaviour and the implications of this for organisational design and management. In addition, the module will identify and examine the impact that working across national cultures has on managers, and it will also consider how organisations can prepare and support managers who will be working in a national cultural setting which is different to their own. The concept of change in national cultures and its implications will also be explained. Students will be encouraged to develop an open minded approach to cultural difference. Assessment of the Module is in two parts; part one is a written assessment and part two is an unseen examination. Both assessments are of equal weighting.

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MODULE SPECIFICATION The module specification document can be found on Unilearn under the Module Information tab.

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THE MODULE TEAM The address for the Department within which your module is situated is: Department of Management Huddersfield Business School Queensgate Huddersfield HD1 3DH Staff involved in the organisation and delivery of this module are as follows: Kath McDermott

Module Leader

CS3/20

01484 473791 [email protected]

Sarah Hampshire

Course Administrator

CS1/03

01484 473346 [email protected]

TBC

Departmental Administrator

CSx/xx

01484 47xxxx [email protected]

Business School Reception

N/A

[email protected]

Notification of Absence

You can normally expect academic staff to be available in their offices at the times displayed on the notices outside their rooms – you do not need an appointment to meet with staff during these times. Contact details for all Business School staff can be found here Course Administrator The Course Administrator has responsibility for providing a full and responsive administrative service in support of the processes and procedures associated with student and course administration. If you have a problem in accessing systems for results, Unilearn or issues with your module, please contact your Course Administrator. They can also give you guidance in relation to the submission of Extenuating Circumstances and take details of any evidence being submitted in relation to your claim. Departmental Administrator

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The Departmental Administrator can be contacted with general enquiries. Module Leader The Module Leader has the overall responsibility for organising, delivering and assessing a module. It is the Module Leader who you should see with any queries or problems related to a specific module, if the Course Administrator or Departmental Secretary can’t help. 4

DELIVERY INFORMATION

4.1

Delivery schedule Date (w/c) 25.09.17 02.10.17 09.10.17

16.10.17

Lecture Topic

Tutorial Topic

Introduction to the module and its structure Academic Integrity Determinants of Culture What does culture really mean? Dimensions of culture in business. Looking at the business context

Business Cultures, western world, Asia, Africa and Middle East Business Cultures, western world, Asia, Africa and Middle East

What does culture mean to you? Questions regarding academic integrity assignment preparation Foreign Influences p26 Discuss wks 2 & 3 P47 q 1-5 will help Assignment information Small group discussion/presentation on differences between cultures 4.1, p121

30.10.17

Cultural dimensions and Dilemmas

Assignment information Small group discussion/presentation on differences between cultures 4.1, p121 Look at framework for the millennium manager p 132 in more depth

06.11.17

Globalization

Homoginization or Hybridization

13.11.17

Culture and Management Styles

6.2, p165

20.11.17

LDG

27.11.17

Culture and Organisation Structure

04.12.17

Culture and Leadership

11.12.17

Assignment Workshops

23.10.17

Academic Essay Writing and Referencing Assignment tutorials Assignment Hand in 15/12/17 Start thinking about the impact of culture on organisations ie Mr Takahashi p193. Activity 7.2, p216 Mini Case 8.1, p224, The management of global talent p230 (diagram from p231) Assignment due on Friday

Christmas Break

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Consolidation Week

15.01.18

Culture and Strategy

22.01.18

Cultural Change in Organisations

29.01.18

Cultural Diversity

05.02.18 12.02.18

Group formation and assessment preparation Assessment Task Sheet. Hinckley C power station Mechanisms of cultural change p264 and relevance of Competing values framework p269 Assessment Feedback 5/2/18 TR Hand in 19/2/18

Conflicts and Cultural Differences Developing Intercultural Relationships

IKEA P313 Eight-style conflict grid, p410 Vs two dimensional taxonomy p406 How do we communicate and what is different about the way we communicate and what is the role of culture. Academic Report Writing and Referencing Assignment Tutorial

19.02.18

Culture and Communication

26.02.18

LDG

05.03.18

Assessment workshop

Group assignment hand in 12/3/18

12.03.18

Negotiating Internationally

Activity 15.1, p386

19.03.18

Working with International Teams

Table 16.2, p394, is the table useful or complete waste of time? Easter Break

4.2

16.04.18

Communication competence

23.04.18

Marketing across cultures

Third culture – is there such a thing? – see model p429 Assignment feedback 17/4/118 TR hand in 1/5/18

Seminar/Tutorial preparation The delivery schedule above outlines details of preparatory reading that you should aim to complete prior to attendance at the session. You will also be provided at the session with activities to follow up on from the lesson that you should make every effort to complete. The preparatory and supplementary activities are provided to enhance the learning from the module and should be seen as an integral part of the programme.

4.3

Printing policy The University will normally make materials required for timetabled sessions available 24 hours prior to the session via the University’s VLE. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they access these materials in a timely enough manner in order to support their engagement with the course.

4.4

Attendance requirements

For information only - this document does not form part of the student contract As a registered student of the University, you are expected to attend your scheduled classes. If you miss classes or are late, your absence will be noted and you may find that you have to explain your poor attendance. Continued poor attendance will lead to exclusion from your course. The regulations governing this can be found at http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/studentregs just click on the Student Attendance Policy. For full details on how to register your attendance and report any periods of absence, please refer to your course handbook. 5

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

5.1

The assessment strategy Formative Assessment A range of formative devices typically in-class tests, formative feedback on summative assessments, reviews of files and folders etc. will be used by tutors to aid learning. The exact nature of these assessment devices is at the discretion of the module tutor. Summative Assessment Assessment Tasks (including assessment weightings) 1.

Assignment 1, Group Assignment 50% (learning outcomes 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9) Tutor re- assessment is available.

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Assignment 2, Individual Assignment 50% (learning outcomes 1,2,5,7) Tutor Re-assessment is available. Final piece of assessment.

The form of written assignments may vary from year to year, but could include an essay or report or case study and would typically be 2,500 words in length. The assignments will involve individual and group work and may include an oral presentation which would typically be 15-20 minutes in length. 5.2

Assessment deadlines Element of assessment Individual Assessment

Submission method

Submission date

Receipt issued

Date work and feedback returned

Turnitin

15/12/2017

Yes

05/02/2018

Group Report

Turnitin

12/03/2018

Yes

17/04/2018

It is important that you keep a copy of all of the work you submit for assessment. You are strongly advised to use the electronic storage system provided by the University, using the allocated space on the ‘K’ drive. It is School policy that all assessed work must be submitted electronically via Turnitin, by 23:59 on the published date of submission. No hard copies should be submitted unless this is identified as a requirement in the Assessment Brief. Where hard copies are required, please ensure the work submitted is stapled in the top left hand corner, not submitted in folders or ring binders and your student ID number and name are clearly visible on the assessment. If you are not able to submit by the deadline, you must inform your Course Leader. Depending on the circumstances, you may need to ask for an extension or submit an

For information only - this document does not form part of the student contract extenuating circumstances form – see Section 5.5 below. Assessed work which is submitted late but within five working days of the agreed submission date will be accepted and the maximum mark available for that piece of assessment will be capped at the minimum pass mark. Please note that loss of data or printing error are not deemed to be acceptable reasons for the late submission of work. This does not apply to the submission of assessed work relating to Tutor Reassessment, referral or deferral requirements but does apply to previously agreed extended or renegotiated deadlines. Work submitted later than this without an approved extension will receive a mark of 0%. Required Availability for the Examination Period Your course may involve formal examinations and it is essential that you remain available for the whole of the examination period. The dates for this period can be found in the Academic Administration Timetable which is released in July ahead of the forthcoming academic year. You will find out the specific dates and times of your examinations in early March ahead of the examination period. It is your responsibility as a student to be available for the whole of the examination period as your examinations could fall at any point during this period. Note to Part-Time students – Your examination may take place on a day which is different to your normal day of attendance. 5.3

Tutor Reassessment Tutor Reassessment (TR) is where a student is given a single opportunity to re-submit an eligible piece of work and for it to be remarked prior to the meeting of the Course Assessment Board. Tutor reassessment will only be offered if you submit a piece of work for the original assessment and achieve a mark within the specified referral range. The maximum mark for a successful Tutor Re-assessment will be capped at the minimum pass mark. An EC claim cannot be submitted for an assessment that has been offered as a Tutor Reassessment. The full regulations for tutor reassessment can be found in Section E at http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/studentregs As indicated in Section 5.1 above, the following piece(s) of assessment are eligible for tutor reassessment: Element of assessment

Submission method

Assignment 1

Turnitin

Assignment 2

Turnitin

The dates for tutor re-assessment will be given by the tutors during term.

5.4

If you are eligible for tutor reassessment, you will be notified after return of the coursework on your assessment feedback form. TR courseworks must be submitted via Turnitin and feedback will be given in the usual way on the coursework and made available three weeks after submission. Process for requesting an extension or submitting a claim for Extenuating Circumstances (ECs)

For information only - this document does not form part of the student contract Deadlines for the submission of assessed work are strictly applied. There are procedures in place for you to request a short extension to a deadline but this request has to be made no later than two working days after the published submission date. If you have difficulties such as a short term illness and need to request an extension, you should submit a request via the Student Portal. Late requests for extensions are not accepted and you run the risk of scoring the minimum pass mark for that piece of work if submitted late but within 5 working days of the original deadline, or 0% if submitted later than this without an approved extension. The University understands that there may be times when your ability to complete a piece of assessed work or to concentrate on your studies may be hindered by factors beyond your control – such as illness or significant personal difficulties. The regulations include a process to allow students who are affected in this way to bring these extenuating circumstances (ECs) to the attention of the relevant people in the School (such as the Course Assessment Board) so that proper account can be taken. Please be aware that a claim for ECs will usually only be accepted where you’ve been able to demonstrate that the circumstances described have had a direct impact on you and were substantial and unexpected - in all other cases students would be expected to negotiate an extension. The regulations for ECs can be found in Section 5 at http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/studentregs Additionally, the University does operate a ‘fit to sit’ policy for examinations – this means that, by attending an examination, a student is declaring that they are fit to undertake that assessment and it is unlikely that a claim for poor performance will be accepted. When completing an EC form please be careful to include the correct modules and assessments and to be sure that you attach appropriate and acceptable evidence to your claim. Once completed your claim has to be submitted to the Course Administration Office (BS1/03) within 5 working days of the date by which your assessment should have been completed. 5.5

Formative assessment Will take place during the tutorial sessions and will involve a number of methods; including Q & A, presentations, group discussions and discussion around the assessment.

5.6

Arrangements for the return of work and feedback You should normally receive feedback on your assessments three teaching (i.e. term time) weeks after the submission date for the assessment. Dates for the return of work and feedback are indicated within Section 5.3 of this handbook. Feedback should help you understand why you received the mark and what you can do to improve your performance in future assessments. You can obtain feedback on your coursework by accessing it via Turnitin three weeks after the submission date. You will be given a lecture detailing general feedback on the coursework question in the first lecture three weeks after the submission date. You may discuss any queries you have about your coursework feedback in the lecture or by appointment with the tutor who marked it.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

6.1

Academic integrity and referencing information

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The University regards any action by a student that may result in an unfair academic advantage as a serious offence. It is your responsibility to ensure at all times that the assessments you complete are entirely your own work and that you have used the relevant referencing technique correctly and in full. The full set of regulations which govern Academic Integrity can be found under Section 4, Assessment Regulations 3 and 4 at http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/studentregs/ Further information on academic integrity, including an overview of the support available for referencing, can be found within your course handbook; it is important that you familiarise yourself with this information. 6.2

Further reading Most courses/ modules identify some texts as core reading material for students. These will be identified as such on your reading list. They are likely to be texts that you will need to refer to regularly and frequently and/ or texts that you should read thoroughly, carefully and deeply, all the way through. You are strongly advised to consider purchasing these. The Library aims to provide electronic copies, wherever licences allow, plus several print copies of core texts. The Library is not able to provide a print copy per student, however, so it is sensible to consider having your own copy if you need to be confident that you will always have access to the text. Blackwell’s operate a pop up student bookshop on campus at the start of the academic year, and offer a price match scheme against online retailers. Blackwell’s stock key texts recommended for purchase by lecturers on reading lists for large modu...