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2014/2015  KAN-CCBLO3006U  Organizing and Managing in Regional Context (Chinese)

English Title
Organizing and Managing in Regional Context (Chinese)

Course information
Language Chinese
Course ECTS 7.5 ECTS
Type Mandatory
Level Full Degree Master
Duration One Semester
Course period Spring
Timetable Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk
Study board
Study Board for BSc og MSc in Business, Language and Culture, MSc
Course coordinator
  • Verner Worm - Department of International Economics and Management (INT)
Main academic disciplines
  • Language and Intercultural Studies
Last updated on 19-08-2014
Learning objectives
At the end of the course, students should be able to
A: Content
  • Describe the dynamics of the management transformation taking place in China
  • Discuss and analyze particular aspects of the Chinese context as well as local differences.
  • Describe the cultural background for the development of the management system.
  • B: Commutative competence:
  • Respond fluently to the examiner’s questions so that the examination flows as a dialogue.
  • Present the main content of the assigned Chinese texts in Chinese
  • Argue in a coherent and understandable manner without inhibiting language mistake.
Course prerequisites
Students must document Chinese language qualifications as well as general knowledge of China and Chinese culture and societies on a level equivalent to the BA degree in Business Administration and Chinese at the Asian Studies Programme. The course is also of benefit to Chinese natives and others fluent in Chinese who take interest in the course content.
Examination
The exam in the subject consists of two parts:
Organizing and Managing in Chinese Context - Language:
Sub exam weight50%
Examination formOral exam based on written product

In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance.
Individual or group examIndividual
This course has only one exam, and it consists of two part: 50 % language and 50 % content.
This grade is given for the students' language skills.
Size of written productMax. 1 page
Assignment typeSynopsis
Duration
Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
30 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Grading scale7-step scale
Examiner(s)Internal examiner and second internal examiner
Exam periodMay/June
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Description of the exam procedure
The students will write a one page synopsis (500 characters) in Chinese that serves as the launch pad for a discussion of the syllabus and topics covered in the class. The synopsis must be submitted two weeks before exam. The examination is oral and takes its point of departure in the synopsis, beginning with a presentation by the student (5-10 min) and followed by an open discussion. The examination will take 30 minutes (incl. 5 min. evaluation).
Students receive two grades: one grade that is determined by the content of his/her performance at the exam, and another that reflects his/her communicative skills in Chinese.
Organizing and Managing in Chinese Context - Content:
Sub exam weight50%
Examination formOral exam based on written product

In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and the individual oral performance.
Individual or group examIndividual
This course has only one exam, and it consists of two part: 50 % language and 50 % content.
This grade is given for the content of the synopsis and the oral presentation.
Size of written productMax. 1 page
This grade i given for the content of the synopsis and the oral presentation.
Assignment typeSynopsis
Duration
Written product to be submitted on specified date and time.
30 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade, and informing plus explaining the grade
Grading scale7-step scale
Examiner(s)Internal examiner and second internal examiner
Exam periodMay/June
Make-up exam/re-exam
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
Course content and structure
The aim of the course is two-fold. On the one hand it will build up students’ oral communicative skills in Chinese. The course will enable the students to present and discuss management issues in general, as well as to strengthen their Chinese skills pertaining to the negotiation process. On the other hand the course will provide the students with insights into management practices in China, as well as the intrinsic dynamics of negotiation process.
 
The course will focus on theoretical and practical issues regarding organizational and management practices in China. More specifically these issues will be dealt with from the situational and practical perspective of negotiation. The competencies and the knowledge needed to correctly analyse the dynamics of the negotiation process includes a clear understanding of the business environment and its actors; i.e., to grasp the historical, social and cultural background of the actors; a high proficiency in intercultural communication. The course will take the student through the various stages of a negotiation, and these will be dealt with both theoretically and practically. Whenever appropriate cases will be used to illustrate and further explore the workings and practices of management and negotiation in a Chinese context.
Teaching methods
The course is organized around workshops which cover lectures, role play and student presentations. Students are expected to contribute creatively and actively in the classroom and to present the issues in mainly verbal but also written presentations. Finally, students must display ability to gather literature in addition to the course material.
Expected literature
To be announced on Learn
Last updated on 19-08-2014