Vak: Strategic Decision Making & Multinational Boardroom, Assignment credits: 2
- Vakcode
- ZTVM18SDB1D
- Naam
- Strategic Decision Making & Multinational Boardroom, Assignment
- Studiejaar
- 2022-2023
- ECTS credits
- 2
- Taal
- Engels
- Coördinator
- A. Mehrtens
- Werkvormen
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- Werkcollege
- Toetsen
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- Assignment - Overige toetsing
Leeruitkomsten
After completing the course, the student is able to:
- assess the theoretical importance and practical applicability of major theories of decision making and their application in complex and uncertain politico-economic environments
- evaluate the emotional and cognitive dimensions of the executive exercise of governance
- distinguish, dissect, and criticize conventional boardroom roles and group dynamics
- analyse and appraise the institutional environment and the incentives of decision-making in a large multi-national corporation against the backdrop of Sustainability and Circular Economy norms and values
- create appropriate approaches to address stakeholder problems and exercise ethical judgment
Inhoud
This module is composed of two parts.
Part one consists of a series of lectures/seminars, in which advanced theoretical knowledge will be provided about decision-making in complex environments, and more specifically about the emotional and cognitive dimensions of the exercise of corporate governance, boardroom roles, and the group dynamics of boards. Next to that, the institutional environment and incentives determining decision-making in a large corporation, and the associated ethical issues as well as normative paradigms like Sustainability and the Circular Economy are analyzed. The assessment is based on a literature review.
Part two of this module consists of an extensive as well as intensive twoday boardroom simulation game. Participation in this game has students apply the above mentioned theoretical knowledge of decision-making in the context of executive team meetings. It has them face and deal with major problems, respond to unexpected challenges, and reflect on the experience gained. Students will be introduced to the case beforehand during a preparation phase.
The assessment is based on a reflection paper.
Part one consists of a series of lectures/seminars, in which advanced theoretical knowledge will be provided about decision-making in complex environments, and more specifically about the emotional and cognitive dimensions of the exercise of corporate governance, boardroom roles, and the group dynamics of boards. Next to that, the institutional environment and incentives determining decision-making in a large corporation, and the associated ethical issues as well as normative paradigms like Sustainability and the Circular Economy are analyzed. The assessment is based on a literature review.
Part two of this module consists of an extensive as well as intensive twoday boardroom simulation game. Participation in this game has students apply the above mentioned theoretical knowledge of decision-making in the context of executive team meetings. It has them face and deal with major problems, respond to unexpected challenges, and reflect on the experience gained. Students will be introduced to the case beforehand during a preparation phase.
The assessment is based on a reflection paper.
Opgenomen in opleiding(en)
School(s)
- International Business School