Program Overview

ME2089 Leadership in Cross-Cultural and Industrial Contexts

Course Description

Leadership is considered essential for cooperation between people, particularly in technology-intensive organizations. This course aims to prepare students for leadership roles by communicating understanding in leadership theory and exercising important skills. The course combines theoretical studies and practical skills development, introducing students to dominating perspectives within leadership research and specializing in selected theories.

Course Contents

The course consists of:

• Lectures presenting central parts of the course literature
• Written assignments connected to lectures
• Seminars applying process exercises and active listening
• A take-home exam

Intended Learning Outcomes

After passing the course, students should be able to:

1. Account for dominating perspectives within the leadership research
2. Present and explain orally and in writing chosen theories related to leadership with a specific focus on leadership in cross-cultural and industrial organizations
3. Apply chosen leadership theories in written analysis of case studies
4. Compare different leadership theories and demonstrate a critical reflecting approach to leadership theories
5. Use chosen process exercises and active listening

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

• ME1003 Industrial Management, basic course
• ME2015/2016 Project Management: Leadership and Control
• ME2063 Team Leadership and Human Resource Management completed

Literature

Information about course literature can be found in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room.

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

• A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

• INL1 - Assignment, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN2 - Exam, 4.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examiner

Charlotte Holgersson

Ethical Approach

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further Information

Offered by

ITM/Industrial Economics and Management

Main Field of Study

Industrial Management

Education Cycle

Second cycle

Supplementary Information

Replaces course ME2043