BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
IB3314	Global Leadership	Spring Fall	3	0	3	6

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assoc. Prof. BURÇAK VATANSEVER DURMAZ
Course Lecturer(s):	Assoc. Prof. BURÇAK VATANSEVER DURMAZ
Course Objectives:	The increase in both diversity and globalization in business require that employees, especially managers, develop cross-cultural competence to work effectively in international assignments, on cross-cultural teams, with increasingly diverse customers and clients, and to effectively compete or collaborate with competitors, suppliers, partners, and relevant stakeholders, such as governments and other public bodies. Effective training and exposure to cultural differences around the world can help employees learn to be more successful in a variety of business settings. This course seeks to provide students with an understanding of effective cross-cultural management and the challenges that are likely to be faced while working internationally. The course will also assess the importance of crosscultural and intercultural leadership as well as sensitivity towards a variety of social, ethical and diversity issues. The course focuses on international organizational behavior and human resource issues and practices in transnational organizations.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
• Understand the global leadership perspective with its challenges and teach a global mindset
• Gain an analytical and conceptual understanding of one’s own culture and the differences from own versus other cultures
• Learn to recognize when cultural differences are affecting work relationships and the circumstances in which cultural differences are most likely
• Learn substantively about and come to appreciate cultures different from one’s own
• Understand the typical reactions to cultural differences, learn to be mindful of those reactions in ourselves, and learn strategies for responding productively and positively to cultural differences

Course Content

The course is designed to provide concepts governing leadership by focusing on what it means to be a good leader. Emphasis in the course is on the practice of leadership. The course will examine topics such as: the nature of leadership, recognizing leadership traits, developing leadership skills, creating a vision, listening to out-group members, handling conflict, overcoming obstacles, and addressing ethics in leadership. Attention will be given to helping students to understand and improve their own leadership potential.
The teaching methods of this course include project preparation, lectures, discussion, individual study.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Overview of Leadership	Syllabus, Handout
2)	Overview of Leadership	Text Books
3)	The Rise of the Global Manager The Context: What’s Changing	Text Books
4)	The Context: What’s Not Changing	Text Books
5)	The Challenges of Global Leadership	Text Books
6)	Addressing the Challenges with Global Mindset	Text Books
7)	The Future of Global Leadership and Implications	Text Books
8)	Midterm
9)	The Future of Global Leadership and Implications	Text Books
10)	Country and Regional Insights	Text Books
11)	Country and Regional Insights	Text Books
12)	Presentations
13)	Presentations
14)	Presentations	-

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:
References:	Ramon Henson, Successful Global Leadership Frameworks for Cross-Cultural Managers and Organizations. 2016,Palgrave Macmillan. Robert N. Lussier Christopher F. Achua, Leadership Theory, Application, & Skill Development, 2022, SAGE. Simon Western and Eric-Jean Garcia, Global Leadership Perspective, 2018, SAGE.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Presentation	1	% 30
Midterms	1	% 20
Final	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 50
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	10	10	100
Presentations / Seminar	1	2	2
Midterms	1	2	2
Final	1	2	2
Total Workload			148

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Being able to identify problems and ask right questions	3
2)	Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude	5
4)	Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education	2
5)	Applying theoretical concepts in project planning	1
6)	Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork	5
7)	Increasing efficiency rate in business environment	4
8)	Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty	4
9)	Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business	4
10)	Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding	4
11)	Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology	1
12)	Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life	1
13)	Possessing managing skills and competence	3
14)	Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations	2
15)	Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment	1