•   International Technology Environment 5J00ET20-3002 01.08.2020-05.12.2020  5 cr  (20YTJ) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course unit
    Students are able to:
    - recognize behavioral impact of cultural values in their own and others' behavior
    - identify some work place problems caused by cultural differences
    - solve some problems caused by cultural differences in the technology environment
    - seek information and solutions for problems caused by cultural differences
    - manage problems caused by cultural differences using risk management methods
    Course contents
    Students know the structure of a culture and the values, beliefs and cognitive processes of some cultures that are relevant to him or her. Student has generated a model to improve his or hers international know how. Student can lead workers with different cultural background and organize while observing cultural differences. Student can create motivation, commitment and trust in an international project.
    - value model of cultures by S.H. Schwartz
    - information from multiple cultural studies
    - leadership in a multicultural working environment
    - multicultural organization models
    - specifics of international projects
    - risks of international projects
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory

    Students know the structure of a culture and the values, beliefs and cognitive processes of some cultures that are relevant to him or her.

    Good

    Students know the structure of a culture and the values, beliefs and cognitive processes of some cultures that are relevant to him or her. Student has generated a model to improve his or hers international know how.

    Excellent

    Students know the structure of a culture and the values, beliefs and cognitive processes of some cultures that are relevant to him or her. Student has generated a model to improve his or hers international know how. Student can lead workers with different cultural background and organize while observing cultural differences. Student can create motivation, commitment and trust in an international project.

    Further information
    Course can be in Finnish or English according to the students language skills. Students from other masters' programs are accepted to the course.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Marko Mäkilouko

    Recommended or required reading

    Power point ja kirjallisuus Moodlessa (not translated)

    Assessment methods and criteria

    Arviointi perustuu kirjaraporttiin 40% ja tenttiin 60%. Kirjaraportin voi korvata vierasluennon pitämisellä. Vierasluento on mahdollinen vain jos opiskelijalla on riittääv KV-kokemus, jonka kokemusksia voi jakaa muille. (not translated)

    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    English

    Timing

    01.08.2020 - 05.12.2020

    Registration

    02.07.2020 - 06.09.2020

    Credits

    5 cr

    Group(s)

    20YTJ

    Seats

    12 - 36

    Teacher(s)

    Marko Mäkilouko

    Unit, in charge

    Technology Management, Master

    Degree programme(s)

    Master's Degree Programme in Technology Management

    Office

    TAMK Main Campus

    R&D proportion

    1 cr

    Virtual proportion

    2 cr

    Evaluation scale

    0-5

    Completion alternatives

    Ei ole (not translated)

    Training and labour cooperation

    Useita (2-4) vierasluentoa (not translated)

    Exam schedule

    Moodletentti sovitaan ryhmän kanssa yhteiseen vapaaseen hetkeen. (not translated)

    International connections

    Vieraspuhujat kertovat omasta KV-kokemuksesta (not translated)

    Students use of time and load

    Noin 100 tuntia (not translated)

    Assessment criteria
    Not approved

    Ei vastauksia tai vastauksissa ei tietosisältöä (not translated)

    Satisfactory

    Opiskelija ei käytä teoriaa vastausten perusteluna (not translated)

    Good

    Teoriaa on käytetty osittain hyväksi vastauksissa (not translated)

    Excellent

    Opiskelija käyttää teoriaa vastausten perusteluna (not translated)