Module One: Understanding of Chinese Cultures

Knowledge and understanding of the target cultures are prerequisites for providing the right direction and making the right decision and part of a leader's power and authority in the global context come from such knowledge and understanding. Module One will focus on knowledge and understanding of Chinese cultures that are closely related to the development of international business plans. Some of the major leadership concepts will be introduced to the participating students and some critical leadership skills will be emphasized and applied by the students throughout the module. Activities, such as library research and interviews will be conducted by individual participants and other student activities will be done by student groups. The following table provides an overview of Module One.

OBJECTIVES:

• Acquire knowledge of Chinese cultures, including basic facts of the various targeted areas in China.
• Identify cultural differences and similarities between the USA and China.
• Understand decision-making styles and processes of the target culture.
• Enhance the level of cultural sensitivity.

MAJOR LEADERSHIP CONCEPTS INTRODUCED:

• Source of power authority

CRITICAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS APPLIED:

• Inter-personal relations.
• Planning and organizing.
• Verbal communication.
• Written communication.

ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMERS

• Classroom instruction of leadership concepts, characteristics, and skills by program faculty.
• Target culture chosen by individual student groups
• Library research by students.
• Interviews of international students and/or visitors from the targeted cultures by students.
• Cultural workshops on similarities and differences by students groups.
• Presentations on decision-making styles and processes of the targeted cultures by student groups.

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