Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
BISK-0152
Organization's ID:
MGTC888
Organization:
Bisk Education
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
8 weeks (32 -- 48 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Business, Management, or Human Resources
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to recognize the importance of perception and value in cultural similarities and differences often encountered while building business relationships; interpret your own SPM profile; apply your SPM profile to adapt successfully when working across different cultures and even within your own culture; detect ways to maximize business opportunities in new markets; and identify various overseas market needs.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Define culture
  • List several dimensions that combine to create a culture
  • Illustrate and evaluate the Spony Profile Model (SPM)
  • Observe various cultural values, norms, and preferences for 37 different countries around the world
  • Indicate how the SPM can be used to contrast values and preferred styles around the world
  • Distinguish between individualistic culture and collectivist culture

General Topics:

  • What is culture
  • Cultural values in business
  • Individual preferences of the SPM inventory
  • The SPM instrument: styles, cultures, and contexts
  • Individualistic cultures
  • Collectivist cultures
  • Collectivist and Latin and Mediterranean cultures
  • Latin and Mediterranean and Eastern European cultures
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials