Student Name: Heshani Haputhanthri Student ID: 10173172 Unit Code: MBA6150 Unit Title: Working with Cross Cultures Semester: Two Year: 2014

Student Name: Heshani Haputhanthri Student ID: 10173172 Unit Code: MBA6150 Unit Title: Working with Cross Cultures Semester: Two Year: 2014

Assignment 1
Assignment 1

Introduction

As a MBA6150 (Working with Cross Cultures) student, I have been asked to keep a learning journal during the semester. This journal covers all the topics that I learnt from week 1 to week 5. It consists of theoretical knowledge, what I found interested during class and also it includes my own experiences in day to day life.

Date | 29 – 7- 2014 | Description of Event | MBA 6150 Working Across Cultures Lecture – Week 1 | What happened | * Before we start the session, we were given pens and papers to write our names and display in front of us to make it easy for everyone to know each other’s name. * Our lecturer, Dr Stephen Grainger gave a self-introduction to the class. * We were given few minutes to walk around the class, talk to people and get to know each other. * Introduced the Text book - Chaney, H. C. & Martin, J.S. (2014). Intercultural Business Communication. 6th edition. Upper Saddle River:Pearson Prentice Hall. * Briefly talked about Hofstede | What did I learn | Cultural differences could be a challenge when it comes to international business. Awareness of cultural differences and similarities could help us liaise with other parties more effectively. Culture plays a major role in international market. | Implications(Short term / Long term) | * Useful knowledge about diverse cultures as this class consists with students come from different countries. * In order to be a successful manager