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W414 – International Business Environment & Communication
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Module
International Business Environment & Communication
International Business Environment & Communication |
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Module number
W414
Version: 1 |
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Faculty
Business Administration
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Level
Bachelor/Diploma
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Duration
1 Semester
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Semester
Winter semester
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Module supervisor
Prof. Dr. Gerard Lewis |
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Lecturer(s)
Dr. phil. Kerstin Kathy Meyer-Ross Prof. Dr. Gerard Lewis |
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Course language(s)
English English |
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ECTS credits
5.00 credits |
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Workload
150 hours |
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Courses
4.00 SCH (2.00 SCH Lecture | 2.00 SCH Seminar) |
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Self-study time
90.00 hours |
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Pre-examination(s)
None
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Examination(s)
Alternative examination - Simulation game Alternative examination - Paper |
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Form of teaching
International Business Communication (engl.):
Lecture, group discussion, simulation International Business Environment (engl.):Lectures The basic principles, concepts and theories will be presented during lectures. Readings There are chapters from the main textbooks and some additional readings which support the concepts presented in the lectures. Worked examples and problems Application of the course concepts is reinforced using mini-cases, problems and examples. Case Studies Students prepare case assignments prior to the scheduled case discussion. Students will be asked questions relating to the case and are expected to present their arguments and reasoning. Seminars Students may be responsible for preparing and delivering seminars on specific strategic issues in international business. Essay Students produce an academic essay based on one of the module topic areas. |
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Media type
International Business Communication (engl.):
ppt International Business Environment (engl.):Lecture slides are in PPT format. Where appropriate, guest lectures and AV material will be used. |
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Instruction content/structure
International Business Communication (engl.):
Intercultural Differences, International Meetings, The Six Thinking Hats Communication Models, Active Listening, Storytelling Diversity, Time- and Self-Management, Motivation, Creativity Techniques International Business Environment (engl.):In an increasingly complex world, understanding the dynamics and velocity of the business environment is a key skill set that managers must develop. The module will cover the following broad areas: Uncertainty and Resource munificence Context analysis and issue framing Links to strategy development and strategic decision making |
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Qualification objectives
International Business Communication (engl.):
International and intercultural communication International Business Environment (engl.):The aim of the module is to critically explore current and emerging trends and issues in the international business context and to understand how they are affecting, and will affect, international business organisations. After successfully completing the module the student will be able to: 1. critically analyse and evaluate trends and issues 2. understand the holistic nature of the business context 3. apply tools which help the strategist to manage complexity and uncertainty. |
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Social and personal skills
International Business Environment (engl.):
Critical and holistic reflection about the business environment and its impact on international firms Analytical skills – especially soft factors Data analysis and synthesis Creativity – ‚stepping outside of the box‘ |
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Special admission requirements
No information
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Recommended prerequisites
English level C1 English level B2 |
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Continuation options
No information
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Literature
International Business Communication (engl.):
The following textbooks are recommended for supporting and complementing the module lectures: Mauro Guillen & Emilio Ontiveros, Global Turning Points, 2nd ed. Cambridge University Press, 2016. Kees van der Heijden, Scenarios: the art of strategic conversation, Wiley, 2004. |
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Current teaching resources
International Business Communication (engl.):
none International Business Environment (engl.):Module materials are available on Portal Sachsen (OPAL) |
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Notes
No information
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Link to course/learning resources in OPAL
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