This course provides students with some of the theories, skills, and tools needed to solve organizational problems and to influence the actions of individuals, groups, and organizations. The course prepares leaders to understand how to best organize and motivate the human capital of the firm, manage social networks and alliances, and execute strategic change. This preparation consists of a thorough knowledge of the following: team dynamics, organizational power, corporate culture, as well as organizational design and structure. This course focuses on the management issues that a leader needs to understand when building the high performing global organization. Effective leaders need to be able to combine their knowledge with multiple perspectives to create value for employees, resulting in a sustainable competitive advantage for their organization.