Global Business Leadership Practice Exam

About Global Business Leadership
Global leadership is defined as leading people who are based in multiple regions of the world. They need to engage very diverse and distributed groups of stakeholders and colleagues to get things done. They lead people in highly distributed virtual teams.

Global leadership is all about effective communication. These essential functions allow us to receive, share, and process information, but – when developed to their greatest potential – they become the defining characteristics of today's global leaders.


Why is Global Business Leadership important?
In a global economy, it is becoming increasingly more important to understand the wants and needs of those we serve, that is, the internal and external stakeholders. Having awareness of this need means that leaders must be able to shape the culture of their organizations to address changing stakeholder needs.

 An understanding of how communication styles impact global business and leadership. Improved communication skills to positively interact and lead colleagues in a global context. Enhanced leadership skills to more effectively inspire and motivate people across cultures.

Who should take the Global Business Leadership Exam?
•    Business Leaders
•    Business owners
•    Entrepreneurs
•    Innovators
•    Anyone who wants to assess their leadership skills
•    Managers and senior executives
•    Anyone interested in leadership
•    Students

Knowledge and Skills required for the Global Business Leadership

Critical thinking and good communication skills helps candidate to gain quick success for career in global business leadership.

Global Business Leadership Practice Exam Objectives

Global Business Leadership exam focuses on assessing your skills and knowledge in global business processes of finance, supply chain, marketing and communications.

Global Business Leadership Practice Exam Pre-requisite

There are no prerequisites for the Global Business Leadership exam. Candidates who are well versed  in leadership can easily clear the exam.

Global Business Leadership Certification Course Outline

1. Overcoming the Global, Cultural, and Communication Barriers
1.1 Communication Basics
1.2 Elements of Communication
1.3 Effective Communication
1.4 Leaders Need to Communicate
1.5 Intercultural Communication Basics
1.6 Intercultural Communication Theories
1.7 Intercultural Communication Ethics
1.8 Intercultural Verbal Communication
1.9 Intercultural Non-Verbal Communication

2. International Marketing
2.1 International Marketing Basics
2.2 International Marketing Plan
2.3 International Marketing Research
2.4 Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning
2.5 Market Entry and Expansion Strategies
2.6 Global Competition Analysis
2.7 International Branding and Packaging
2.8 Pricing for International Markets
2.9 Dumping and Countertrade
2.10 Transfer Pricing
2.11 Global Promotion
2.12 International E-Marketing

3. Global Supply Chain
3.1 SCM Basics
3.2 Theory of Constraints
3.3 International Logistics
3.4 P’s and R’s of Fulfillment
3.5 International Commercial Terms (Incoterm)
3.6 Documentation for Export
3.7 Transportation Modes and Management
3.8 Containerisation
3.9 Sea Transport
3.10 Airline Transport
3.11 International Transaction Channels
3.12 International Distribution Channel
3.13 Reverse Supply Chain
3.14 Supply Chain Risk Management
3.15 Outsourcing


4. International Finance
4.1 Why International Finance
4.2 International Monetary System
4.3 International Money Market
4.4 FX Market
4.5 Currency Futures
4.6 Currency Option
4.7 Currency Swaps
4.8 Long term Financing
4.9 Short term Financing
4.10 International Taxation
4.11 International Asset Pricing and Valuation
4.12 Financial Risk Management
4.13 Exchange Rate Forecasting
4.14 Global Financial Regulation

5. International Contract Management
5.1 Contract Law and Basics
5.2 International Contract Basics
5.3 The Internationalisation of contract law
5.4 Contractual Disputes
5.5 UN - CISG
5.6 INCOTERMS 2010
5.7 UNCITRAL
5.8 Contract of Carriage of Goods
5.9 International Insurance
5.10 International Payment
5.11 World Trade Organization (WTO)
5.12 Regional Trade Blocs
5.13 Anti-Dumping and Countervailing
5.14 International Commercial Litigation

6. International Alliances
6.1 What is an Alliance
6.2 Need for Alliances
6.3 Types of Alliances
6.4 Advantages and Disadvantages
6.5 Life cycle of an Alliance
6.6 Alliance Partner Selection
6.7 Alliance Partner Performance
6.8 Case Studies
6.9 Future Alliances Models

7. Making Decisions in Complex Global Environments
7.1 Decision and Decision Types
7.2 Decision Making
7.3 Decision Making Models
7.4 Decision Making Process
7.5 Personal Decision Styles
7.6 Factors Affecting Decision Making
7.7 Decision Making Techniques

Exam Format and Information
Certification name – Global Business Leadership Certification
Exam duration – 60 minutes
Exam type - Multiple Choice Questions
Eligibility / pre-requisite - None
Exam language - English
Exam format - Online
Passing score - 25
Exam Fees  - INR 1199