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This course provides an overview of the effects of culture on business communication and interaction. Cultural roles and components are described and related to the business environment and the student's own culture.
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(54 hours lecture; Degree appropriate, CSU)
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Course Measurable Objectives:
- Analyze ways that cultural differences affect communications between individuals, business correspondence, organizations and governments.
- Compare cultural components and how they differ among cultures.
- Discuss personal cultural roles and family values and how they differ among cultures.
- Discuss male/female roles in different culture and compare the similarities and differences in roles from one culture to another.
- Analyze cultural differences when doing business with different cultural groups.
- Explain cultural biases, prejudices and stereotyping behavior and explain how it pertains to communications and interaction with other cultures.
- Evaluate the cultural and general demographics of major countries.
- Identify and analyze ways in which knowledge of cultural demographics may affect decisions regarding international business and travel.
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing BUSM 50 - World Culture: A Business Perspective will:
- have discovered new knowledge that relate to discipline, technical and human skills, enabling them to be productive members of the community.
- have developed a genuine professional interest in topics related to the courses completed that will contribute toward motivation for life-long learning.
- have developed the ability to relate material from each course completed to their current and future professional needs, even if these needs fall into a different discipline.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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OTHER BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
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