BU 315 - Global Business Communications

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Mitchell College

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Description:

3 credits (fall) Prerequisite: BU218 In many major markets, the interpersonal relationship is a prerequisite for any business transaction This course introduces students to key variables influencing the process of intercultural (or trans-national) communication (e.g., norms, behaviors, values, verbal and non-verbal communication). The impact of culture on international business relationships is analyzed, including such topics as conceptions of leadership, decision-making processes, preferred negotiating styles, conflict resolution in the workplace, etc. Various country-specific profiles are used to illustrate the general concepts. Students will not only study what managers in other cultures do, but also consider why they do it that way and what we can learn about each other in order to become more effective managers in the global workplace.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mitchell.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 701-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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