Study Guide

Objective

The goals of this course are that the students:
-get profound insights into the leadership of organizations that work in an international and multicultural environment.
-are familiar with the importance of ethnicity, gender and age in working life.
-have insights into the importance of leadership for the increase of motivation, conflict resolution and stress management at the workplace.
-are able to communicate in English about leadership in a multicultural environment.

Location and time

Begins 16.3.2021 in Teams

Materials

Yukl, Gary (2013). Leadership in Organizations. Pearson Education Limited, erth edition, global edition. Selected chapters
Nardon, L. (2017). Working in a multicultural world: A guide to developing intercultural competence. Toronto: University of Toronto Press.
Material provided by teacher.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Group Assignments
Individual Assignments
Presentations

Student workload

Attendance 80% needed for Course Approval

Content scheduling

Lectures with Group Assignments 24h
Own Work 111 h

Further information

Course Language is English (Individual Assignments can be made in Swedish or Finnish)
Teacher Johanna Sigfrids (johanna.sigfrids@novia.fi)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

H 1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject. The student is participates in discussions during class and tunes in tasks in time and according to instruction.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view. Student participates actively in discussions during class and shows enthusiasm in written tasks and presentation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession. The student can use theoretical knowledge in reasoning and reflection.

Qualifications

Organization and Leadership