The course aims to introduce students to fundamental issues related to intercultural management, providing them with appropriate knowledge and understanding of the influence of cultures on management and organizational behavior.
1. Introduction to the global business environment and intercultural management
2. Theoretical determinants of culture (concept and meaning of culture, features, aspects of culture, basics
intercultural interactions)
3. Systematic description of cultural differences through multiple theoretical frameworks
4. The role of global management (communication between cultures, leadership in the global
context, cross-cultural work groups and teams, the meaning of work, the centrality of work and
organizational commitment)
1. Valorize the importance and role of intercultural management
2. Critically assess cultural dimensions in a business context
3. Argue how cultural differences can affect the management of individuals, teams and organizations
4. Analyze the structure of intercultural competences
5. Anticipate the challenges of intercultural management in the future
