[major=BBA_CF | course_id=IBC201 | syllabus_id=13036 | semester=7 | combo=CF_COM5 | title=Cross Cultural Management and Negotiation]
Course ID: IBC201
Title EN: Cross Cultural Management and Negotiation
Title VI: Quản trị và đàm phán trong môi trường đa văn hóa
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: MGT101/MGT103/MKG101
Description: This course explores the effect of cultural differences on organisational behaviour and negotiation in the global context. It exposes students to issues and problems that inevitably arise in international business when managers have to deal with culturally determined differences in values, attitudes and behaviours.
The course assists students in developing cross-cultural communication competence and management and negotiation skills to successfully solve problems and capitalise on opportunities in a multicultural environment.
Student tasks: -Students must attend at least 80% of contact slots in order to be accepted to the final examination.
-Student is responsible to do all exercises, assignments and labs given by instructor in class or at home and submit on time
-Use laptop in class only for learning purpose
Tools: - Internet
- Textbook
- pon.harvard.edu
Course type: traditional
Decision: 932/QĐ-ĐHFPT dated 08/22/2025
Approved date: 2025-08-22
CLO1: Describe cultural dimensions based on cultural frameworks and apply them to global business settings.
[1] category=Essay Test; type=on-going; weight=10.0; duration=Option 1: 60'
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal; question_type=LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9, LO10; grading_guide=Option 1: Based on topics of studied units
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal; completion_criteria=; clos=>0
[2] category=Group Assignment; type=on-going; weight=20.0; duration=Option 1: Vary
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal; question_type=LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9, LO10; grading_guide=Option 1: Based on topics of studied units
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal; completion_criteria=; clos=>0
[3] category=In-class Exercises; type=on-going; weight=20.0; duration=Option 1: 60'-90'
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal; question_type=LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9, LO10; grading_guide=Option 1: Based on topics of studied units
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal; completion_criteria=; clos=>0
[4] category=Individual Assignment; type=on-going; weight=10.0; duration=Option 1: Vary
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal; question_type=LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9, LO10; grading_guide=Option 1: Based on topics of studied units
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal; completion_criteria=; clos=>0
[5] category=Quiz; type=on-going; weight=10.0; duration=Option 1: 30'
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal; question_type=LO1, LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9, LO10, LO11, LO12, LO13, LO14, LO15, LO16, LO17, LO18, LO19, LO20, LO21, LO22, LO23, LO24, LO25, LO26, LO27, LO28, LO29, LO30, LO31, LO32, LO33, LO34, LO35, LO36, LO37, LO38, LO39, LO40, LO41, LO42, LO43, LO44, LO45, LO46, LO47, LO48, LO49, LO50, LO51, LO52, LO53, LO54, LO55, LO56, LO57, LO58, LO59, LO60, LO61, LO62, LO7, LO8, LO9, LO10; grading_guide=Option 1: Quizzes and exercises will test for knowledge of subjects in the chapters assigned for that day.
Option 2 (For Constructivism Approach only): Follow lecturer's proposal; completion_criteria=; clos=>0
[6] category=Final exam; type=Final exam; weight=30.0; duration=60'; question_type=LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6, LO7, LO8, LO9, LO10; grading_guide=Based on topics of studied units; completion_criteria=; clos=4
[1] desc=International Management: Culture, Strategy, and Behavior; author=Fred Luthans and Jonathan Doh; publisher=McGraw-Hill Education; edition=11th; isbn=9781260570533; main=True; online=; note=
[2] desc=Negotiations; author=Roy J. Lewicki, Bruce Barry, and David M. Saunders; publisher=McGraw-Hill Education; edition=6th; isbn=73381209; main=True; online=; note=
[3] desc=ISE Negotiation; author=Roy J. Lewicki, Bruce Barry, David M. Saunders; publisher=McGraw-Hill Education; edition=8th; isbn=9781260565591; main=True; online=; note=Chọn một trong 2 quyển Negociation. Ưu tiên mua ấn bản mới nhất
Session 1: Introduction about the course and study method
Group Formation
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO0; LO: ITU
ITU: http://lms-undergrad.fpt.edu.vn/
Materials: IBC201_Slides chap 1-10
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Session 2: Introduction about the course and study method
Group Formation
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO0; LO: ITU
ITU: http://lms-undergrad.fpt.edu.vn/
Materials: IBC201_Slides chap 11-20
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Session 3: Group Assignment Guidelines
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO1; LO: IT
ITU: Student's book, LMS
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Session 4: Part 1: Cross Cultural Management
Chapter 4: The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO1; LO: IT
ITU: Student's book, LMS
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CLO10: Identify different negotiation scenarios, then formulate and apply the instruments of negotiation strategy and tactics.
Session 1: Chapter 4: The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO2; LO: IT
ITU: Student's book, LMS
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Session 2: Chapter 4: The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO2; LO: IT
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Session 3: Chapter 5: Managing Across Cultures
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO2; LO: IT
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Session 4: Chapter 5: Managing Across Cultures (Cont.)
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO2; LO: IT
ITU: Student's book, LMS
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CLO2: Develop cultural intelligence to interact and manage people from different cultures.
Session 1: Chapter 5: Managing Across Cultures (Cont.)
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO3, LO4; LO: IT
ITU: Student's book, LMS
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Session 2: Chapter 6: Organizational Cultures and Diversity
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO3, LO4; LO: IT
ITU: Student's book, LMS
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Session 3: Chapter 6: Organizational Cultures and Diversity (Cont.)
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO6; LO: U
ITU: Student's book, LMS
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Session 4: Chapter 6: Organizational Cultures and Diversity (Cont.)
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO6; LO: U
ITU: Student's book, LMS
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CLO3: Developing capability to competently apply course concepts in cross- cultural situations that require responses at the individual, managerial and organisational levels.
Session 1: In-class Exercise 1
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO5; LO: IT
ITU: Student's book, LMS
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Session 2: Chapter 12: Motivation across Cultures
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Session 3: Chapter 12: Motivation across Cultures (Cont.)
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Session 4: Chapter 12: Motivation across Cultures (Cont.)
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CLO4: Identify the major dimensions of culture relevant to work settings and discuss their effect on behavior in an international environment. Describe negotiation styles in different cultures; adjust negotiation tactics to cultural differences.
Session 1: Chapter 13: Leadership across Cultures
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO5; LO: IT
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Session 2: Chapter 13: Leadership across Cultures (Cont.)
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO5; LO: IT
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Session 3: Chapter 13: Leadership across Cultures (Cont.)
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO5; LO: IT
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Session 4: In-class Exercise 2
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO5; LO: IT
ITU: Student's book, LMS
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CLO5: Explain the motivation, leadership and HR selection across cultures.
Session 1: In-class Exercise 2
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO5, LO6; LO: U
ITU: Student's book, LMS
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Session 2: Chapter 14: Human Resource Selection and Development acrossCultures
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO5, LO6; LO: U
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Session 3: Chapter 14: Human Resource Selection and Development acrossCultures (Cont.)
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6; LO: TU
ITU: Student's book, LMS
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Session 4: Chapter 14: Human Resource Selection and Development acrossCultures (Cont.)
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6; LO: TU
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CLO6: Develop cultural sensitivity needed to succeed in any kind of cross-cultural interactions.
Session 1: Quiz 1
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO7; LO: IT
ITU: Student's book, LMS
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Session 2: Part 2: Negotiation
Chapter 1: The Nature of Negotiation
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO7; LO: IT
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Session 3: Chapter 1: The Nature of Negotiation (Cont.)
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO7; LO: IT
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Session 4: Chapter 1: The Nature of Negotiation (Cont.)
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO7; LO: IT
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CLO7: Differentiate the different types of negotiation approaches (integrative, distributive negotiations).
Session 1: Chapter 2:Strategies and tactics of distributive bargaining
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO7; LO: IT
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Session 2: Chapter 2:Strategies and tactics of distributive bargaining (Cont.)
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO7; LO: IT
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Session 3: Chapter 2:Strategies and tactics of distributive bargaining (Cont.)
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO7, LO10; LO: U
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Session 4: In-class Exercise 3
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO7, LO10; LO: U
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CLO8: Describe the strategies and actions taken on different stages of negotiations; appreciate and explain the importance of pre-; during and post-negotiation phases.
Session 1: In-class Exercise 3
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Session 2: Chapter 3: Strategy and Tactics of integrative bargaining.
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Session 3: Chapter 3: Strategy and Tactics of integrative bargaining (Cont.).
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Session 4: Chapter 3: Strategy and Tactics of integrative bargaining (Cont.).
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO7; LO: ITU
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CLO9: List the roles and functions in negotiation teams; demonstrate the skills of organizing and managing negotiation teams.
Session 1: Chapter 4: Strategy and planning
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO8; LO: ITU
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Session 2: Chapter 4: Strategy and planning (Cont.)
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Session 3: Chapter 5: Perception, cognition and emotion
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO7, LO8, LO10; LO: U
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Session 4: Chapter 5: Perception, cognition and emotion (Cont.)
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO7, LO8, LO10; LO: U
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Session 1: In-class Exercise 4
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO10; LO: ITU
ITU: Student's book, LMS
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Session 2: In-class Exercise 4
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO10; LO: ITU
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Session 3: Chapter 13: Multiple parties and teams
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO9; LO: ITU
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Session 4: Chapter 13: Multiple parties and teams (Cont.)
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Session 1: Chapter 12: Coalitions
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Session 2: Chapter 12: Coalitions (Cont.)
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Session 3: Chapter 16: International and cross culture in Negotiation
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO4; LO: ITU
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Session 4: Chapter 16: International and cross culture in Negotiation (Cont.)
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Session 1: Chapter 16: International and cross culture in Negotiation (Cont.)
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Session 2: In-class Exercise 5
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Session 3: In-class Exercise 5
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Session 4: Chapter 7: Cross-Cultural and Negotiation (Book 1)
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO4, LO9, LO10; LO: U
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Session 1: Chapter 7: Cross-Cultural and Negotiation (Cont.)
Topic: Offline; Teaching type: LO4, LO7, LO8, LO9, LO10; LO: TU
ITU: Student's book, LMS
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Session 2: Quiz 2
Group Report Submission
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Session 3: Group Presentation
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Session 4: Group Presentation
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Session 1: Group Presentation
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Session 2: Essay Test
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Session 3: Essay Test
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Session 4: Review/Recap
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