Module BUSI4BC15: Leadership in a Global Context

Department: Management and Marketing

BUSI4BC15: Leadership in a Global Context

Tied To

• N2PD09: International Business

Pre-requisites

Corequisites

Excluded Combinations

Aims

• The Leadership in a Global Context module is designed to help students acquire the skills, understanding, and mindset crucial in becoming leaders in global business and international, multicultural organisations. Students would be able to develop the skills needed to operate in diverse geographical contexts, groups of individuals, and institutions to mobilise people and resources toward common objectives within a global business context. The module also seeks to develop a deeper understanding of leadership roles in NGOs, businesses, and international corporations. It also strives to equip students with cutting-edge leadership knowledge and research.

Content

• The indicative content of the module include the following topics:
• Introduction to Global Leadership.
• Culture and Leadership.
• Cross-Cultural Ethics and Communication.
• Leading Virtual Teams.
• Ethics and Social Responsibility.
• Innovation and Managing Change.
• Leading Change in Global Organizations.
• Strategic Leadership.
• Leadership Development.
• Succession.
• Future business leaders.

Learning Outcomes

• Upon successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
• Facilitate concrete cross-border understanding of different types of leadership around the world.
• Identify the key characteristics and attributes of ethical leadership.
• Demonstrate understanding of culture and key aspects of global leadership.
• Develop a deeper understanding of leading change in global organisations.
• Develop effective organisational leadership skills that transcend national and cultural boundaries.

• Upon successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
• Develop group and teamwork management skills crucial for future business leaders.
• Provide a deeper understanding of leadership skills in a global context.
• Apply novel techniques in management to evaluate international organisations.

• Ability to mobilise and utilize stakeholders' support.
• Ability to develop problem-solving and analysis skills.
• Develop advanced skills for managing around the world

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Learning outcomes will be met through a combination of lectures, seminars and guided reading.
• The individual written assignment is designed to test students' knowledge and understanding of the subject-matter and their ability to apply it to the analysis of specific issues.
• The group assignment comprises an International Leaders Poster (1000-word poster (100 cm x 75 cm portrait orientation)), printed and presented in a room/place TBC at the Waterside Building.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment

Group assignment: Outline format (drawing or diagram) and content for the ‘international leaders’ poster before the presentation day.