International Management and Leadership Concepts

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which of the following factors does NOT affect organizational structure and design?

Employee skills

Technology

Environment

Advertising budget (correct)

Staffing is a crucial function of Human Resource Management.

True

What is the main objective of Human Resource Planning (HRP)?

To ensure the organization has the right number of employees with the right skills at the right time.

The __________ Approach to management focuses on the importance of understanding human behavior in organizations.

Behavioral Signup and view all the answers

Match the following managerial roles with their descriptions:

Interpersonal roles = Involves interaction with others within and outside the organization Informational roles = Involves processing information and disseminating it Decisional roles = Involves making choices and decisions for the organization Technical roles = Involves expertise in specific tasks or processes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the course?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Signup and view all the answers

Leadership and management are considered the same in all contexts.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one driving force of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Application-Pull or Technology-Push Signup and view all the answers

The ______ process in controlling involves several steps including defining objectives and assessing performance.

control Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their correct descriptions:

Directing = Guiding and influencing others to achieve goals Organizing = Arranging resources to achieve objectives Controlling = Monitoring and evaluating progress towards goals Coordinating = Harmonizing activities to ensure efficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the managerial decision-making environment?

It can be categorized into certain, risky, and uncertain environments. Signup and view all the answers

Types of leadership are irrelevant to the process of leadership.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the elements of international management environment mentioned in the course?

Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, Legal Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Global Challenges and International Management

Introduction, skills required for international managers
Need for international business
Elements of international management environment
Functions of international managers

Technological Challenges

Application-pull and technology-push as driving forces for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Fundamental concepts
Relevance for business and information systems
Engineering and exemplary fields of application
Summary

Directing

Definitions, characteristics, and importance of directing
Principles and techniques of directing
Process and activities in directing

Leading

Leadership vs management
Process of leadership
Types of leadership
Leadership theories
Leadership and organizational life cycle
Recent trends in leadership
Leadership succession planning

Motivation

Forms of employee motivation
Approaches to motivation
Factors influencing motivation
Motivational process
Theories of motivation

Controlling

Definition, characteristics, and importance of controlling
Steps in control process
Approaches to management control
Types of control
Definition, characteristics,and importance of controlling
Steps in control process
Approaches to management control
Types of control

Coordination

Principles of coordination
Types of coordination
Techniques of coordination
Steps in coordination process
Requirements of effective coordination process

Basics of Decision Making

Definition and characteristics of managerial decisions
Approaches to decision-making
Decision-making environment (certain, risky, uncertain)
Strategies for decision-making
Decision-making styles (rational, avoidant, intuitive, dependent)
Steps in rational decision-making process
Challenges and factors influencing decision-making
Group decision-making
Decision support system

Organizing

Definition, characteristics, and importance of organizing
Process of organizing
Organizational design
Organizational structure (line-staff, committee, matrix, virtual, network, learning organization)
Elements of organizational design
Division of labor
Departmentalization
Factors affecting organizational design
Strategy
Environment
Technology
Employee skills

Staffing

Introduction
Staffing as a function in HRM
Characteristics of staffing
Objectives of human resource planning (HRP)
HRP process
Strategic HRP
System approach to staffing
Quantitative and qualitative techniques of human resource demand and supply forecasting

Introduction to Management

Meaning of management
Definitions of management
Characteristics of management
Objectives of management
Levels of management
Functional management
Basics understanding of management processes
Planning, organizing, directing, staffing, coordinating and controlling
Budgeting
Managerial Skills
Mintzberg's Managerial Roles
Management vs Administration
Management Science or Art Debate
Management as Profession
Challenges Facing Management
Strategic Management
Overview

Evolution of Management Thought

Basics of Management - Various Approaches
Classical Approach (scientific management, classical organization theory)
General administrative theory (14 principles of Fayol)
Behavioural Approach (Human Relations Approach, Behavioral Science Approach)
Management Science Approach
Systems Approach
Contingency Approach
Information Technology

Planning

Basics of planning - Definitions
Characteristics and significance of planning
Orientations to planning
Goals - benefits and kinds of goals, types/classification
Classification of planning (Scope, Degree of details, Time horizon, Frequency of use, Specificity)
Approaches to planning, strategy, MBO, SWOT Analysis

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Description

Explore the critical elements of international management, focusing on the skills needed for effective global leadership and the challenges faced in today's business environment. This quiz covers technological advancements, directing principles, and motivational theories essential for managing teams. Test your knowledge on the roles of leaders and the dynamics of international business.