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BUS810Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Comparative Management

This course provides an in-depth understanding of comparative management. It explores theories, human resource management across cultures, and the impact of globalization. Students will analyze management practices in diverse settings, evaluate cultural influences, and develop strategies for effective leadership in global organizations. The course also covers research methodologies and the role of ICT in managing organizations.

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208h
Study Time
13
Weeks
16h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Comparative ManagementGlobalizationCultural DifferencesHuman ResourcesOrganizational Structure

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
➕
Math Level
Basic Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Comparative Management Theories

2

Human Resource Management

3

Organizational Structure

4

Globalization

5

Cultural Dimensions

6

ICT in Management

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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International Manager

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Global HR Manager

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Cross-Cultural Consultant

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Public Sector Administrator

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Business Analyst

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Multinational CorporationsGovernment AgenciesNon-Profit OrganizationsInternational DevelopmentConsulting Firms

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1:

4h

Unit 1: Comparative Approach to Management and Administration

4 study hours
  • •Define comparative management
  • •Explain elements of management and administration
  • •Discuss similarities and differences between management and administration
Week
2

Module 1:

4h

Unit 2: Theories of Comparative Management and Administration

4 study hours
  • •Explain universalistic and particularistic theories
  • •Describe contingency perspective
  • •Identify strengths and weaknesses of theories
Week
3

Module 1:

4h

Unit 3: National Cultures and Management

4 study hours
  • •Identify levels of analysis in cultural research
  • •Evaluate emic and etic approaches
  • •Assess when and how to use cultural dimensions
Week
4

Module 1:

4h

Unit 4: Managing Resources: Human Resources Management

4 study hours
  • •Discuss different human resources practices between countries
  • •Explain diversity in human resources practices
  • •Discuss differences in human resources systems between developed and developing nations
Week
5

Module 2:

4h

Unit 1: Research on Comparative Management and Administration

4 study hours
  • •Define comparative management
  • •Enumerate comparative management theories
  • •Explain intercultural management
Week
6

Module 2:

4h

Unit 2: Management Skills in the Public and Private Sectors of the Economy

4 study hours
  • •Discuss management skills in public and private sectors
  • •Analyze interpersonal and social skills
  • •Explain technical competence
  • •Evaluate thinking and political skills
Week
7

Module 2:

4h

Unit 3: Constraints of Organizational Setting on the Management of Group Activities

4 study hours
  • •Explain what an organizational structure means
  • •Enumerate reasons for setting up organizational structure
  • •Identify problems within an organizational structure
  • •Explain implications of bad organizational structure
Week
8

Module 2:

4h

Unit 4: Human Resources: Models for Public and Private Sectors

4 study hours
  • •Evaluate formulation and execution of HR strategies
  • •Explain importance of strategy-oriented HRM system
  • •Explain what Creation of Strategic Human Resource System Component involves
Week
9

Module 3:

4h

Unit 1: Profile of Nigerian Executives in the public and private sectors

4 study hours
  • •Differentiate between public and private sector jobs
  • •Explain meaning of private and public businesses
Week
10

Module 3:

4h

Unit 2: Use of Management Consultants/Contracts in Public Corporations

4 study hours
  • •Define comparative management
  • •Discuss use of management consultants
  • •List functions and duties of comparative consultants
  • •Discuss advantages and disadvantages of internal consultants
Week
11

Module 3:

4h

Unit 3: Military Administrator, Civil Servant, and Manager as interchangeable experts

4 study hours
  • •Explain military administrator and manager as interchangeable experts
  • •Explain danger of divided loyalty in civil service
  • •Differentiate civil servant and civil service
Week
12

Module 3:

4h

Unit 4: Constraints imposed on Managerial Discretion in Public Corporations.

4 study hours
  • •Define managerial discretion
  • •Describe sources of constraints to managerial discretion
  • •Explain relationship between managerial discretion and public corporation's performance
  • •Explain relationship between managerial discretion and deregulation
Week
13

Module 4:

12h

Unit 1: Globalization of Economic Activities

4 study hours
  • •Explain meaning and different views on globalization
  • •Identify role of culture in globalization
  • •Explain dimensions of culture and how they affect strategic choices

Unit 2: Effect of ICT in the Management of Organizations under different cultures

4 study hours
  • •Discuss effect of ICT in management
  • •Explain intercultural management
  • •Identify categories of culture
  • •State focus of comparative management

Unit 3: Comparative Management of Corporate Bodies and Non-Profit organizations

4 study hours
  • •Define corporate organization
  • •Explain what non-profit organization is
  • •Examine structures of corporate bodies and non-profit organization
  • •Identify similarities and differences between corporate bodies and non-profit organization

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 cultural dimensions to management styles

2

Practice applying theories from Units 1-2 to real-world case studies

3

Review key HR models from Unit 4 and their applications in different cultural contexts

4

Focus on understanding the impact of globalization from Module 4 on organizational strategies

5

Practice essay questions comparing and contrasting management practices across different countries

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