Cross-Cultural Management: Learning by Doing

Overview of Cross-Cultural Concepts and Learning-by-Doing Activities

Combining a concise overview of cross-cultural concepts and learning-by-doing activities is an approach to cross-cultural management we have found to be eff ective for both instructors and students, trainers and trainees. Students are exposed to approaches to cross-cultural aspects of business rather than being overwhelmed with detail about countries and their culture based on one theoretical framework.

 

At the same time, they are asked to apply these approaches in a practical and relevant manner to a number of case studies, many of which are taken from the business media. When doing so, students are expected not only to use the concepts, but also to apply their own intuitive insights and cross-cultural experience. Th is can be a rewarding experience for those concerned because
the learning-by-doing activities themselves can reveal cultural assumptions and attitudes of those undergoing the learning process. 

 

Describe the Business Cultures in the Western World (European, American & Australasian cultures) Please write a reflection on paying bribes in other cultures.

What are your thoughts on this topic?

What are some ethical concerns?

What do you think you would do?  Please remember to include personal and real-world examples to highlight your learning. And link back to value and cultural dimensions.