Case Assignment
The Case Assignment for this course will be a 5-8 page essay (excluding cover page and references) on the organization you selected in module 2. You will write a proposal on how you plan to implement education and training within the organization to address the opportunities and challenges associated with managing across cultures. The emphasis for the Case Assignment is on the host country of origin for the assignment, so the paper is written from that host country's perspective. You will add cultural elements from the U.S. portion of the organization in your Signature Assignment.
Please address the concepts learned and student-learning outcomes in modules 1 - 4. In your paper add a brief executive summary (no more than 1 page), which will include your training plan, associated costs, and human resources required. In the body of the paper, address the concepts learned and explain if they are applicable or not in the organization. At the end of your paper, write a couple of paragraphs about what you learned about the organization as it pertained to the culture in the host country, any preconceived notions prior to research about the organization in the host country, and your current perceptions about the organization.
Modules and Associated Learning Outcomes
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Module Title
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Student Learning Outcome
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Mod 1-- Defining the Concepts/Culture Shock
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1. Identify critical concepts in management across cultures
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Mod 2-Cultural Identity Impact on an Organization
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2. Interpret the cultural identity impact on an organization
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Mod 3-Human Resources and3. the Cross Cultural
Organization
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Examine human resources across cultures in an organization
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Mod 4-- Overcoming Cross Cultural Barriers (Language, Education, and Training)
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4. Propose strategies to overcome cultural barriers in an organization
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Case Assignment Guidelines:
Use a minimum of 3 - 4 academic journal sources in your Case Assignment
Use APA style
Double-space with 1-inch margins, 12-point and Times New Roman font
Include a Cover (Title) Page and Reference page
Provide a thesis statement and conclusion
The case assignment should be an enjoyable experience, since you addressed the concepts in your Threaded Discussions. Therefore, if you do not turn in your Case Assignment before the deadline, points may be deducted from your score for tardiness. If you anticipate a problem turning in your assignment on time, please contact your instructor immediately.