(in Polish) Kultura organizacyjna i zarządzanie międzykulturowe 2600-DMdz2KOZM
Detailed course topics:
Introduction to organisational culture: definitions, models, levels (Schein, Deal & Kennedy)
Typologies of national cultures and their impact on organisations (Hofstede, Trompenaars, GLOBE)
Intercultural communication and stereotypes – barriers and bridges (Gesteland)
Leadership in a multicultural environment – styles, values, conflicts
Intercultural teams – dynamics, conflicts, synergy
Organisational culture and change – how culture supports or hinders innovation
Diversity & inclusion management in practice
Presentation of team projects and discussion
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The course is conducted within the “Integrated Teaching & Learning Development Programme – ZIP 2.0”, which is co-financed by the European Social Fund – the European Funds for Social Development Programme 2021–2027 (FERS) (contract no.: FERS.01.05-IP.08-0365/23-00).
Course coordinators
Type of course
Mode
Learning outcomes
Upon completion the course, students:
Recognise basic models of organisational culture (e.g. Schein, Hofstede, Trompenaars)
→ K_W03 – have in-depth knowledge and understanding of theories and models concerning the functioning of organisations
Analyse the impact of cultural differences on communication, leadership style and decision-making processes
→ K_W02 – have knowledge and understanding of complex processes and phenomena occurring in organisations and their environment
→ K_W05 – knows and understands complex social phenomena and their impact on the functioning of organisations
Identifies challenges related to working in diverse teams
→ K_U02 – is able to interpret complex social phenomena and their impact on the organisation
→ K_U08 – is able to cooperate in a team
Designs activities to increase the effectiveness of intercultural management
→ K_U01 – is able to recognise and solve problems in an organisation
→ K_U03 – is able to adapt methods and tools for diagnosing problems
Develops a critical attitude towards cultural diversity in organisations
→ K_K01 – is ready to evaluate and take a critical approach to complex situations in organisations
Understands the importance of ethics and values in intercultural teamwork
→ K_K05 – is ready to adhere to ethical standards in business relations
Assessment criteria
Team project
Assessment /graded credit
Bibliography
Schein, E.H. (2010). Organizational Culture and Leadership
Hofstede, G., Hofstede, G.J., Minkov, M. (2011). „Kultury i organizacje: Zaprogramowanie umysłu”, PWE
Trompenaars, F., Hampden-Turner, C. (2012). Riding the Waves of Culture
Thomas, D.C., Peterson, M.F. (2017). Cross-Cultural Management
Gesteland, R. R. (2000). Różnice kulturowe a zachowania w biznesie. Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN.
Cameron, K. S., & Quinn, R. E. (2015) Kultura organizacyjna. Diagnoza i zmiana. Model wartości konkurujących. Wolters Kluwer.