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.

Content

Leadership in a multicultural environment
Diversity
Intercultural communication

Location and time

Alere W31

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

Teaching methods

Lectures
Exercises
Discussions
Literature studies

Lessons in english
written assignments can be handed in in Swedish, Finnish or English

Exam schedules

Presentations april -22

Student workload

Weekly discussion topics
Attendance 80%

Further information

lecturer Johanna Sigfrids
johanna.sigfrids@novia.fi

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student possesses a basic competence in the subject / The student does not show sufficient competence in the subject

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