| INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND BUSINESS | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| IB3314 | Global Leadership | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester. |
| 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. |
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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 |
| 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. |
| 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 | - |
| 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. |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Has theoretical and practical knowledge on management, business, trade, economy, entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainable development related to International Trade and Business and can use this information | 5 |
| 2) | Can collect data from different sources in the global business world and successfully apply research techniques, use information and communication technologies. | 3 |
| 3) | Can analyze opportunities and threats with strategic thinking skills by using different resources and channels in the ever-changing global business world. | 5 |
| 4) | Can communicate orally and in writing with a good knowledge of English grammar. | 5 |
| 5) | He / she can transfer the knowledge and skills he / she has acquired in the field to the relevant people in written and oral form and evaluate them critically. | 4 |
| 6) | Adopts the principles of business ethics with the awareness of professional responsibility and can apply these principles within the framework of legal rules in the field of global trade and business. | 4 |
| 7) | He / she can collaborate in and out of the field, take responsibility, respect cultural differences and have ethical values. | 5 |
| 8) | Has sufficient awareness of social rights, justice, cultural values, environmental awareness, occupational health and safety. | 5 |
| 9) | With the lifelong learning skill acquired, she/he can identify learning needs and improve herself/himself. | 4 |