Essay Exam. International MGT

International Management: Mid-term Exam Your mid-term exam’s deliverable is a written report: 1700 to 2000 words (2-3 pages of content, PLUS a cover page and a references page). See below for details.

� ! A. The topic of the mid-term exam is: Global Leadership& Competencies 
 Based on the exam’s topic, read and reflect on the three articles attached. These articles provide sound arguments to be

B. considered when writing your mid-term exam. Make sure that you cite and/ or quote relevant sections of these articles.

C. To consider additional perspectives, visit the library (physically or online) to identify key resources: articles and/or texts that address your exam’s topic.

D. All of the following four questions must be addressed in your written report. Use these questions to guide your research process.

1. Question 1: What is Global Leadership? Cite at least 3 – 5 relevant definitions of Global Leadership, mainly from scholarly articles and/or textbooks. Based on these definitions provide your own definition. Then discuss the relevance of Global Leadership for attaining corporate success, be specific and provide examples.

2. Question 2: How do managers become global leaders? Discuss the characteristics of successful global leaders. Identify and explain major obstacles that in the development of a global leader.

3. Question 3: What are the key competencies that support Global Leadership? Provide examples of companies and/or individuals that exemplify sound practices.

4. Question 4: What have you learned about Global Leadership? How have your views on Global Leadership changed? What is the most surprising aspect you have found in your research?

Report Guidelines:

!  Content: In your report balance the opinions of scholars (quotes, citations, etc.) with your own analytical reflections (opinions, views, etc.). Blogs aren’t allowed to be cited unless they are written by a scholar or prominent business figure. Remember plagiarism is a grave offense.

!  Organization: The four points described on section [D] must be addressed. Use those headlines or other titles that help better structure and communicate your ideas. Make sure that your paper is proofread before submission.

!  Include tables, graphs, and other visuals to support your answers.

Format: Microsoft Word

!  Content: Between 1700 to 2000 words for the body. This does not include your cover page and references. At the end of the body of your report include the number of words.

!  Cover page: Include your name, course name, school, university, professor name, and date.

!  Font: Times Roman ( size: 11 )

!  Space: Single space

!  Margin: 0.5” all around