W002 – Introduction to Business in Germany

I know the different ways in which a German student/pupil can obtain a basic education.

I can give examples of the German qualifications and how long it takes to obtain them.

I can name different German types of schools.

I can make a statement about the digitalization of the German School System.

I can give an overview of the German Higher Education System and name different institutions where to study.

I can outline what German vocational training is and how it works in Germany.

I can name advantages and disadvantages of vocational training compared to other further educations.

I know what the (general) German student values about his studies.

(I know the 6 dimensions of culture according to Hofstede.)

I can associate German behaviour at work with dimensions of the 6D study.

I can name typical and untypical practices among colleagues in Germany.

I can explain the importance of Business meetings in Germany and how to make one a success.

I know what practices I have to follow if I want to do business with Germans successfully.  

I can describe the concept of Work-Life Balance.

I can give examples of state organized Work-Life Balance in Germany.

I can explain the German "Feierabend". 

I can list things to maintain a Work-Life Balance.

I can give a definition of co-determination.
I can give an overview over advantages and disadvantages of co-determination.
I can explain 2 examples of co-determination in German companies.
I can give a short overview over the history of co-determination in Germany.

I can explain what the German Mittelstand is.
I can give examples of the German Mittelstand and name success factors.
I can compare the Mittelstand to the Silicon Valley.
I can evaluate the role of small and medium-sized companies within the economy of Germany.

I know data from the German Diversity Report.

I know the 6 Cultural Dimensions by Hofstede.

I can apply the 6 dimensions by Hofstede to Germany.

I am able to compare the 6 dimensions by Hofstede for Germany to another country.

I can explain workplace discrimination.

I can give a short overview over key facts of the economic history of Germany.

I can name at least 3 turning points in the economic history of Germany.

I can compare the economic history of Germany with the one of my home country / a country of my choice.

I can explain what the Social Markt Economy is and why it was established.

I can compare the economy of Germany with the one in my home country / a country of my choice.

I can evaluate advantages and disadvantages of the Social Market Economy.

I can explain what ownership succession is.
I can give an example of a family-owned company and their strategy regarding ownership succession.
I can identify problems and challenges that come with ownership succession.