42E00301 - CEMS Global Management Practice, Lecture, 28.2.2022-6.4.2022

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the course, student is able to (i) foster collaboration in global leadership, (ii) understand the challenges of leading multicultural and diverse teams and, (iii) lead with agility in a global setting. In terms of skill development, students will practice receiving and giving feedback, reflexive writing, critical thinking and team work.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 28.02.2022 - 06.04.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Rebecca Piekkari

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

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    The course examines issues and challenges related to people management in multinational organizations. People are considered as one of the most, if not the most important resource for global competitiveness of firms. Yet, the challenge of effective people management remains considerable in multinational organizations operating across very different geographical, cultural and institutional environments. During the course, students will explore processes of global people management practices in theory and in real-life situations. 

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Assignments 100%

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    6 credits, 160 hours

    Contact hours: 30 h

    Independent work: 130 h

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Set of cases/readings provided by the lecturer.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course fulfills the 'Global Leadership' course requirement in the CEMS MIM curriculum.

    Open to CEMS students exclusively. Active attendance in lectures is required.


    Teaching Period:

    2020-2021 Spring IV

    2021-2022 Spring IV


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