In this paper you will develop self-awareness, as well as interpersonal and intercultural communication skills. You will learn to communicate cross-culturally and understand the theories underpinning communication practice in organisations - in everyday life and in teams. You will practice your speaking and listening skills by delivering short presentations, participating and leading class discussions, collaborating with your peers and learning to work in cross-cultural teams. You will also learn how to negotiate and deal with conflicts in the workplace. We will also look closely at how organisations develop a specific organisational culture and how they adapt to a dynamic and changing world.

As this is the first paper in your programme, you will be encouraged to develop your personal goals and skills which will form part of your personal portfolio. The portfolio will accompany you throughout your journey in the MBM and provide you with a showcase of your learning and development. There will be an important focus on individual skills for working in high-performing teams as well as skills for reflecting on your work, and that of your peers.

This class will be run in a "blended" format. This means that a lot of your learning and studying is undertaken outside the classroom by you as an individual student, or by you as a member of a collaborative team. Preparation for class will be both reading articles and case studies, as well as watching videos, TED talks and thinking about the issues you are working on for assessments. You will prepare questions and articulate your thoughts and opinions in the class discussions and, as members of groups, you will work together through issues and problems with your colleagues. The success of your learning depends on the amount of time and effort you put into your own learning about the concepts which you will then bring to class for discussion. It is expected that every student will prepare the class material. It is essential for your learning that you develop a positive mindset to contribute actively in all class activities and discussions.

All assessments need to be completed.

PLEASE NOTE: The University has zero-tolerance for Plagiarism.

All assessment must be submitted as a Word document, unless otherwise stated.

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