Module Descriptions M.Sc.

Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Name of module
VIII:
Semester:
Lecturer/module
director:
Language:

English

Type of lecture:
Frequency of
lecture:

Once a year

Usability of the
module:

M.Sc. Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Standard and Fast Track)
and M.Sc. Management (Standard and Fast Track)

Relation to other
modules:

This module
both modules
take a behavioral view on organizations. The module is part of the Leadership Skills
program area and is taken in combination with one of the Leadership Skills
modules offered in the second quarter of the semester.

Teaching
methods:

Lecture enhanced by examples, experiences and real-life stories

Case studies
Role plays
Simulations
Discussions
Group Work

Amount of time
involved:

23 contact hours
53 non-contact hours

Duration:

1 semester

Credit points:
Recommended
prerequisites:
Module content:

Comparing Cultures
Trompenaars
Iceberg metaphor of culture

Ethnocentrism
Stereotypes
Internal differentiation of culture: The case of collectivism/ individualism
Social Cognition
Ingroup/ Outgroup
Model of Cross-Cultural Interaction based on Shaw (1990) and Thomas (1992).
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Module Descriptions M.Sc. Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Cross-Cultural Communication
Direct and indirect communication
Low and high context
Global Management Challenges
Negotiations
Decision-making
Motivation & Leadership
International Assignments
Learning
outcomes:

Students will learn how to be effective in their management roles when dealing
with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds. Therefore, on successful
completion of this module, the students will be able to:
Compare and assess a target culture in
Show self-

gin

Recognize the significance of cultural differences in everyday work life,

expressed through different behaviors and practices
Show greater intercultural competence in general
Communicate successfully with people of other cultures
Apply intercultural skills to the workplace
Requirements to
pass module:

Certificate of Attendance

Special
characteristics:

Guest lecture by practitioner.

Group Project

Literature:
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