Leading and Organizing in an International Context

This course evaluates the opportunities, challenges, and trade-offs facing organisations in a global environment. Students will learn the organisational resources and processes that are required to lead and organise in an international context. Furthermore, the course explores the managerial strategies and organisational structures that international firms typically adopt to compete effectively in the global marketplace, as well as the future directions that these firms are likely to take. The course also covers different entry mode dynamics to lead and operate both in developed markets and the global south. After taking this course, students will be prepared to cope with the challenge of achieving global effectiveness and local responsiveness in functional areas.