Managing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion (5 cr)

Code: KD00CL56-3004

General information

Enrollment: 17.04.2023 - 06.09.2023; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 28.08.2023 - 17.12.2023; Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 5 cr

Local portion: 0 cr

Virtual portion: 5 cr

Unit: SeAMK Master School

Campus: SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami

Teaching languages: English

Degree programmes: Master of Business Administration, International Business Management

Teachers: Yli Nimeämätön

Teacher in charge: Elisa Kannasto

Groups: IBM23
Masters Degree Programme in International Business Management

Course: KD00CL56

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

1. The student understands theories and practices of diversity management at individual, group, and organizational levels. .
2. The student understands and interprets culturally-conditioned managerial behaviors, attitudes and values.
3. The student is able to identify opportunities and challenges of intercultural influences on human resource practices and management practices.
4. The student demonstrates intercultural cultural competence and sensitivity and is able to assess appropriate strategies and structures for overcoming discrimination and inequalities in employment and in organizations.

Content

Diversity and intercultural communication concepts and theories - their relevance in the workplace
Intercultural self-reflection, building a cultural profile
Challenges and opportunities of diversity
Communication, motivation, leadership and negotiation in the global environment
Building intercultural competency and sensitivity

Teaching methods

Online teaching (real-time)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has participated actively in the course. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the basic concepts of the course: Student has been able to use the basic concepts of the course in the case company´s assignment

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has carried out work very well and participated actively and constructively. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the concepts of the course and apply the concepts in practical business cases: Student has been able to develop solutions for the case company in the assignment of the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the concepts of the course and apply the concepts in practical business cases: Student has been able to develop creative solutions in the assignment of the course.