Topics in Learning and Organizational Change (351-0-20)

Topic

Global Organizations and Leadership

Instructors

Ritu Tripathi

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall 303: Mon 6:00PM - 8:50PM

Overview of class

Think global, act local, clichéd as it may sound, is, nevertheless, the dictum that most global leaders and organizations vouch for. This course is designed to offer you a scientifically grounded knowledge of cultural differences across nations that scholars in the field of cross-cultural psychology/management and international business have developed using cutting-edge research tools and theories. The focus of the course is to view culture as the organizing principle of work-life, and to help you appreciate how cultural identity affects diverse aspects of business such as communication, negotiation, leadership and team effectiveness in real and virtual platforms.

Teaching Method

Course involves combination of seminar/discussion and lecture.

Evaluation Method

Evaluation is shorter essays and group projects.

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory