Course detail

Cross Cultural Communication

FP-OcccPAcad. year: 2025/2026

The main content of this subject is to gain relevant knowledge from the field of psychology and sociology which is necessary for effective company. Emphasis is put on interpersonal communication in the corporate environment and the ability to apply them in training activities in order to develop managerial skills corporate practice.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Zdeňka Konečná, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Management (ÚM)

Entry knowledge

KSA on the A level required.

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

Conditions for awarding the course-unit credit:
* team assignment 25%
* team assignment presentation 15%
* final written exam 60%

Aims

The main aim of this course is to acquire knowledge of interpersonal communication in international environment and its application thanks training activities.
Students will acquire relevant knowledge from the field of social capability and competence primarily aimed at social interactive patterns. They will have a clear idea of fundamental theoretical models and strategies of human interactions as well as their practical application. In seminars they will consolidate and develop their skills necessary to make the process of social interactions more effective in common situations as well as in demanding situations at work.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

HOFSTEDE, G. H., G. J. HOFSTEDE and M. MINKOV. Cultures and organizations: software of the mind : intercultural cooperation and its importance for survival. 3rd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2010. ISBN 978-0-07-166418-9.

Recommended reading

F. TROMPENAARS and CH. HAMPDEN-TURNER. Riding the waves of culture: understanding diversity in global business. 3rd ed. London: Nicholas Brealey, 2012. ISBN 978-190-4838-388.
MORAN, R.T., P. R. HARRIS and S. V. MORAN. Managing cultural differences: global leadership strategies for cross-cultural business success. 8th ed. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2011. ISBN 978-1-85617-923-2.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MGR-MEO Master's 2 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

20 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Zdeňka Konečná, Ph.D.

Exercise

10 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Zdeňka Konečná, Ph.D.