- English
- EXC 3401
- 7.5 Credits
Introduction
This course is relevant for people who plan to do business in an international and/or multi-cultural context and who would like more insight into the ethics of business.
Course content
1. Intercultural Communication
The syllabus materials present students with a portfolio of theoretical ideas within the field of intercultural awareness which are presented in detail in the required reading list (see below). The supplementary reading list (see below) provides students with an opportunity to acquire an awareness of the limitations of interpretive science.
2. Ethical awareness
The syllabus materials (details below) will present students with a selection of ethical decision-making tools. Students are expected to learn these ideas and to then practise using them in business situations in which simple economic models of utility maximization are not sufficient.
Disclaimer
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