June 29th – July 8th, 2007
Blended Model (10 days, 3 cities)

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India is the world's fourth-largest economy and the world's largest democracy.  This unique educational experience will provide students an opportunity to experience various aspects of culture, diversity, heritage, economy and leadership in the Indian context.  It offers an excellent blend of both theory and related field experiences in a developing country.

MADS 6693.81 (3 graduate or post graduate credits)
Leading Culturally Diverse Workplaces (G)  

Instructors: Dr. Paulette Laubsch and Joseph Thomas

With increased globalization, different cultures, beliefs, and values become important aspects that the organization’s leadership must understand and address.  Cultural differences may result in conflict or ineffective and inefficient workgroups and teams.  Leaders who understand their own behaviors and beliefs are better able to acknowledge and embrace cultural differences and understand the implications of the global market and human capital strategies.  This course will explore the dimensions of diversity, cross-cultural models, assessment tools, and best practices to improve cross-cultural relationships.  Effective team building and the impact of team building activities on culturally diverse populations will be discussed.  In addition to assigned readings and student projects, this course will include an international experience.

• This course satisfies either the Administrative or Analytical & Decision-Making Competencies in the Master of Administrative Science [MAS] program.
• This course is an elective in graduate certificate “Global Technology Administration” (Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies)
• Can be used as a “ Management Elective” by MBA students
  (Silberman School of Business)
• Offered In partnership with Office of Global Learning, students will be given Digital Cameras and Voice Recorders to digitally archive their experience on FDU’s Global Issues Gateway website (www.gig.org)

PADM 4564.E1 (3 undergraduate credits)
Managing Culture, Diversity & Change in Global Workplace (UG)

Instructors: Dr. Paulette Laubsch and Joseph Thomas

Both the internal and external environments of organizations in the United States are changing rapidly. Many of these changes require managers and human resource specialists to understand how and why diversity influences organizational behavior. This course focuses on the sources of changes which necessitate the effective management of diversity; how work forces, constituencies, clients, consumers, and markets are changing; how more diverse work groups differ from relatively homogeneous work groups; and what organizations can do to ensure that diversity is effectively managed. This course will emphasize culture and cultural differences in employee, management, and organizational behavior.

• This course is an elective in Undergraduate certificate “Leadership Administration” (Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies)
• Can be used as a “ Management Elective” by  BS Business Management students
  (Silberman School of Business)

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New Delhi - Taj Mahal Delhi 

The Taj Mahal Hotel has been awarded the 5 Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality.

One of the most distinguished addresses in the national capital, The Taj Mahal Hotel is located in the exclusive residential area of Lutyens’ Delhi, close to the seat of government. Reflecting the heritage of Mughal Delhi, this hotel offers graceful architecture with modern facilities. The hotel is a city landmark, centrally located, in close proximity to key areas. It is a 40-minute drive from the airport and near the bustling city center, Connaught Place, Pragati Maidan, Government offices and Diplomatic missions

Virtual Tour: http://photowebusa.com/taj/taj-mahal-newdelhi/index.htm

Mumbai- Taj President Hotel

Bubbling with big-city delight, this five star deluxe hotel offers spectacular views of the harbour and the city. A haven of comfort and style, this hotel offers a welcome respite of tranquil relaxation, while still being close to the city's main business district, so guests are just steps away from all the excitement it has to offer.

Virtual Tour: http://photowebusa.com/taj/taj-president/index.htm

There are limited rooms available at the above price.  Registration for the class and reservation for the trip requires a $250 non-refundable deposit made payable to FDU and a completed registration form to hold your space in this class by May 15.  The remainder of the trip amount is due by June 1.  Mail checks to School of Administrative Science, 1000 River Road H-DH 2-13, Teaneck, New Jersey 07666.  Please do NOT book your flight until you have received acknowledgement of the receipt of your deposit.

Registrations can be completed by faxing a completed registration form to the School of Administrative Science (201-692-7179) or through the online process (http://webadvisor.fdu.edu), but the space will not be held without a deposit.  Individuals who would like to accompany a student would pay a room and board and ground transportation fee.

For more information, contact Joseph Thomas, Associate Director, or Dr. Paulette Laubsch at Fairleigh Dickinson University, (201) 692-7170 or 6523 or by email at jthomas@fdu.edu or plaubsch@fdu.edu