TETA-5036, Changing Subject Course of Industrial Management
- International Management Leadership, 2 credits
Additional info:
The lectures are given by Professor John Darling, an internationally known scholar, lecturer and consultant. He has served as a visiting professor at several Finnish universities and as a consultant to Finnish business firms and other organizations. He is the author of twelve books and monographs, and over 200 articles published in academic and professional journals. He has also presented research papers and conducted management and marketing seminars for many different organizations in the U.S. and abroad.
Learning outcomes of the course:
After the course, students are able to
- recognize principles and practices of management
- recognize principles and practices of leadership
- utilize keys for personal and professional success
- compose a holistic plan to mature as educated persons
Requirements:
The requirements for completing the course consist of lecture days, short essays (prepared preferably prior to the lectures) and a learning journal that is based on the whole course content.
Study material
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Contents of the course
Core content
Introduction to Management Leadership; The Key and Applications; Reality and Purpose; Thinking; Power versus Force; and Values
Enhancing Effectiveness; Excellence and Leadership Strategies/Values; Adaptive Leadership; and Responsive Perspectives
Globalization Impact; Business Initiatives; Multinational Arenas; Cross-Cultural Crisis Management; and Leadership Characteristics
Leadership Style Determination; Strengths/Weaknesses; Leading from Strengths; High Stress and Backup Styles; and Style Flex
Follower Motivation/Satisfaction/Performance; Generational and Workforce Issues; Creativity Killers; and Conflict Management
Time-Based Issues and Managing Change; Managing and Leading Yourself; Laws for Fulfillment and Success; and Accomplished Leaders
Course assessment criteria
In order to pass the course, you have to attend lecture days and complete short essays and a learning journal. The overall course grade is based on the points received in the essays and the learning journal.
Grading scale is numeric 0-5.