The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Business administration 2005 (international logistics) - International business environments
- Business administration 2006 (international logistics) - International business environments
- Business administration 2008 (international logistics) - International business environments
- Business administration 2007 (international logistics) - International business environments
- Business administration 2009 (international logistics) - International business environments
- Business administration 2010 (international logistics) - International business environments
- Business administration 2011 (international logistics) - International business environments
- Business administration 2012 (international logistics) - International business environments
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim is to provide an understanding how culture influences the Supply Chain and how company culture affects leadership in organizations.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to be able to know how to appreciate different cultures, trends, and religions.
The student is also expected to be familiar with different theories of culture, organizational culture and company culture and studies. The student should be able to analyze his/her own culture.
The student should also be able to take into account how different theories of culture influence the Supply Chain.
Course contents
Basic culture theories
Scandinavian culture
Multicultural organizations
Company and organizational culture
Non verbal communication
Prerequisites and co-requisites
First year basic studies
Previous course names
None
Additional information
This course is planned only for Logistics students and they have the first priority on the course.
The course language is Swedish
Recommended or required reading
Cultures and organizations : software of the mind / Geert Hofstede and Gert Jan Hofstede
New York : McGraw-Hill, cop. 2005
Intercultural Communication, in the Global Workplace, Varner & Beamer
Study activities
- Lectures - 20 hours
- Excursions and demonstrations - 10 hours
- Individual- and group instruction - 10 hours
- Small-group work - 10 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 30 hours
- Individual studies - 53 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 133 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 133 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment methods
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
- During the course many assignments will be done that will demonstrate cultural differences.
Assessment requirements
Learning diary from the whole course
Exercises that are handed in in writing
Course work in writing
Exercises in class
Teacher
Hongell Linn
Examiner
Hongell Linn
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
The timetable of the course
se arbs
Assessment methods
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments