BUS. 106 - Int'l Culture Syllabus

Course Description:  Kiss, Bow, and Shake Hands

Business 106 – Kiss Bow or Shake Hands is an introduction to different cultures and their effects on international business.  During this course you will learn the how to analyze cross-cultural attitudes towards management, status, rules, relationships, motivating employees and negotiation. 

Textbook Information:  

Cultural Intelligence: A Guide to Working with People from Other Cultures. By: Peterson, Intercultural Press, 2004 ISBN-13: 978-1931930000

Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands. By: Morrison, Conaway, Borden, Adams Media Corporation, 2006 ISBN-13: 978-1593373690

Additional Course Information: 

The goal of this class is to assist the students in obtaining an understanding of cultural business concepts in order to establish a foundation of strong cultural intelligence. The course objectives include: 

1. Define culture & cultural intelligence.

2. Learn how to research cultural traits.

3. Learn how culture differs in countries around the world.

4. Demonstrate understanding of the affect of cultural on global business.

Student/Course Learning Objectives: 

Communication Skills: Students will listen to lectures and participate in class and group discussions. They will synthesize information from lectures in order to clearly and concisely participate in discussions. They will learn to orally present their business ideas.
Students will learn the topic content and vocabulary associated with the course by completing the text, handout and case study reading assignments. They will be able to express this terminology and its usage in the written assignments.

Thinking and Reasoning: Students will learn to apply the materials presented for different global systems. They will solve problems based on the course content and how it applies to the current global business environment.

Diversity: Students will utilize global business perspectives for problem solving and learning exercises. They will participate in group exercises with students from different cultural backgrounds.

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Course Syllabus:  Bus106 Syllabus F17-40409