BUSI 4705
Ethics and Cross-cultural Interaction
Perceptions and behaviors that characterize interactions among individuals from various cultural backgrounds, with emphasis on ethical issues that may arise when business crosses cultural boundaries. Various systems, both organizational and individual, for dealing with contrasting expectations are discussed.
2026
Topics
- Overview of intended outcomes, readings, assignments and No Assigned
- Understanding Intercultural Communication; Understanding Ch 1 & 3
- Exploring Culture; Cultures in Comparison; Understanding Ch 4 & From
- Business Ethics; Ethical Dimensions of intercultural Ch 2 and
- Business Ethics: Major theories and Decision Making Model additional
- Project Presentations Utilize all
Readings
- Wahl, S.T., & Simmons, J., & McCune, J. (2025). Communication and Culture in your Life. (3rd Edition). Kendall Hunt Publishing Company. ISBN 9798385108046. (e-book is cheaper.
2026
Readings
- Daft, R.L. (2022). The Leadership Experience, 8th Edition. CT: Cengage Learning. ISBN-13: 978-0357716304 [If older versions are cheaper [7th edition is okay too].
Prerequisites & course information
Precludes additional credit for BUSI 4601 . Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in B. Com. (International Business Concentration) or B.I.B., and BUSI 2702 . Lecture three hours a week.