•   International Technology Environment 5J00ET20-3004 01.08.2022-31.12.2022  5 cr  (22YTJT) +-
    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.

    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    English

    Timing

    01.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

    Registration

    02.07.2022 - 31.07.2022

    Credits

    5 cr

    Group(s)

    22YTJT

    Teacher(s)

    Marko Mäkilouko

    Unit, in charge

    MD in Technology Management

    Degree programme(s)

    Master's Degree Programme in Technology Management

    Office

    TAMK Main Campus

    Evaluation scale

    0-5