MOL 644 - Leading in a Global Environment

Course unit(s): 1
In an increasingly globalized world, organization leaders must be prepared at any time for changes from around the world affecting organizational outcomes and the requirements that leaders must meet. Global leaders need global awareness, with sufficient cultural knowledge to adapt global strategies to local contexts. This course builds expertise in understanding international trade, security, transportation, human resources, and cultural issues, along with tactics and methods that leaders can use to manage these issues in their organizations. Teaching methods include case studies, close analysis of particular national and cultural settings, and studies of leadership in different global settings.