Teaching cross-cultural management: A flipped classroom approach using films

A film, as a tool for classroom learning, can be an effective teaching method to introduce experiential learning in the cross-cultural management classroom. In cases where actual exposure to other cultures is not feasible, films can be a medium of simulation to immerse oneself in a different culture. This paper explores the use of popular feature films for teaching cross-cultural management using the flipped classroom approach. Along with listing the process and structure of the flipped classroom, we provide a list of 101 films that can be used to teach cross-cultural skills. Using content analysis, we provide a short summary and the intercultural themes depicted in each of the films. Additionally, every film is also mapped across one of the GLOBE clusters of cultures. This enables not only teaching of intercultural concepts, but also allows instructors to choose a particular societal culture to explore. Additional recommendations are provided to customize the classroom procedure as per the teaching constraints and the learning objectives.