Scandinavian Business Culture and Communication (3cr)

Objective

The student is able to have a comprehensive framework for understanding Nordic business culture. They have a better understanding of the Nordic society and the way of life. The student is able to do some basic small talk both in Finnish and Swedish/Nordic languages.

Content

From Vikings to welfare state: how does the consesus culture affect the business in Nordic society?
- Nordic historical and cultural background
- The welfare state
- Nordic leadership philosophy
- The Nordic way of communication and management
- Contemporary business culture in the Nordic countries
Business small talk in Nordic countries (basic Finnish and Swedish/Nordic greetings, ice breakers in Finnish and Swedish, topics, what to talk about/what not to talk about in negotiations, how to approach people)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Active participation in contact lessons
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