Organizing and Leading in a Sustainable World 7.5 hp

Organizing and Leading in a Sustainable World is an introductory course into organization and leadership theory and practice. The course will specifically address the following areas:

• Organizational structure and environment;
• Leadership and decision-making in organizations, groups and teams;
• Sustainability and ethics in organizations;
• The use of AI in organizations and its impact on organizations, groups, and teams;
• Motivation of employees in organizations including hybrid-work organizations and teams;
• Culture, innovation and change management in organizations;
• Gender and diversity in organizations.

Connection to Research and Practice

The course connects to research in general management, and specifically to research carried out at JIBS in the areas of leadership, ownership, and sustainability. The research is used to stimulate group discussions and to enhance the student’s learning experience. Secondly, the course uses connections to practice, using in-class case study discussions and having guest lecturers from the industry.