People and Culture - Opinto-opas

After completing this course or achieving an equivalent competence level, you:

- Recognise the forms and structures of organisations
- Understand the role of culture in international organisations
- Identify and analyse ethics, responsibility, and sustainability (ERS) in people management
- Demonstrate diversity and inclusion in multicultural collaboration (DEIB)

The main themes of this course are:

- Psychological safety
- Organisational culture and identity
- DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging)
- CSR (corporate social responsibility)
- Multicultural teams
- Organisational structure

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

You know some of the organizational structures. You can describe diversity and inclusion practices in a multicultural organization. You can list factors affecting collaboration and well-functioning organization. You know the meaning of ethics and social responsibility at work.

You recognize different organizational forms and structures suitable for various circumstances. You can describe the impact of diversity and inclusion practices in a multicultural organization. You distinguish various factors affecting collaboration and a well-functioning organization. You recognize diverse stakeholders requirements for ethics and social responsibility in people management.

You recognize various organizational forms and structures and can asess their suitability for various circumstances. You rationalize and apply inclusive practices to support diversity in multicultural work environments. You analyze diverse stakeholders requirements for ethics and social responsibility in people management.

This is a online course. The course includes two demanding exams. In order to pass the course, both exams must be successfully completed. In addition, the course includes a group assignment and an individual essay, both of which will contribute to the final grade.

You are expected to attend lectures regularly. Participation in the lectures will affect your grade.

The main themes of this course are:
- Psychological safety
- Organisational culture and identity
- DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging)
- ERS (ethics, responsibility, sustainability)
- CSR (corporate social responsibility)
- Multicultural teams
- Organisational structure

Sackmann, S. 2021. Culture in organizations: Development, impact and culture-mindful leadership.

Browaeys, M. & Price, R. 2019. Understanding cross-cultural management. Fourth edition. Harlow, United Kingdom: Pearson Education Limited.

Gómez-Mejía, L. R., Balkin, D. B. & Cardy, R. L. 2016. Managing human resources. Eight edition, global edition. Boston: Pearson Education.

In this course, you will explore case studies and real-life examples that connect what you learn with actual work situations. This will help you use your new knowledge and skills to improve your work in organizations.

Pasila Campus

The course includes two demanding exams. The exam schedule can be found on the course's Moodle page. A failed exam can be retaken once.

English

The course materials and assignments reflect global perspectives, enriched by the diverse experiences of your fellow students.

23.03.2026 - 15.05.2026

The course includes both individual and group assignments, each contributing a specific weight to the overall course grade. 1. Individual assignment, 30%, mandatory 2. Team assignment, 30%, mandatory 3. Exam, 40%, mandatory To pass this course, you are required to achieve a minimum grade of 1 on assignments 1, 2 and pass both exams.

The dates of the lectures, the course content, and the deadlines for assignments are in the course Moodle, which will be available to you by the start date at the latest.

EVENING
ONLINE
IBEB2PA1

Demonstration of key competencies:

This course can also be completed by demonstrating your competence. Before attempting the demonstration, please review the study guide. Compare your own skills and knowledge with the learning objectives specified in the study guide. Through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), you will show your existing competence that aligns with the course's content. It's important to thoroughly understand the learning objectives and assessment criteria before you decide to do the demonstration.

Toni von Martens

15 - 60

The course grade is influenced by the learning assignments and exams. The assessment rubrics and the weighting of assignments are available on the course Moodle.

INTBBA International Business

0.00 cr

5.00 cr

H-5