Educating Business Leaders in the Digital Economy : The Case Study of the School of Business of Belarusian State University
Journal Title: Journal of Corporate Responsibility and Leadership - Year 2018, Vol 0, Issue 3
Abstract
Purpose: In the digital economy the managerial functions of integration and coordination were transformed radically, challenges of leadership and management acquired a new sound. So far, various theories of leadership, based on the study of leadership qualities and leadership situations, have been developed. The Great Man theory, the trait theory of leadership qualities, behavioural theories, contingency theory and situational theory are the most recognised among them. But the management tools and methods that were effective in the post-industrial society shall not apply to the digital economy conditions. The employment of new opportunities provided by information and communication technologies is really difficult because the managers’ decisions are based on knowledge and skills acquired in traditional economy conditions. For effective functioning of virtual organisations, not only new software and hardware complexes and qualified specialists are required, but there is a need for a change of thinking and implementation of a new model of leadership. Therefore, the aim of the paper is to analyse the issues related to the preparation of future business leaders in the modern digital economy, including a case study of the School of Business of Belarusian State University. In order to achieve the aim of the study the research process has been focused on the following aspects: (1) critical success factors for digital transformation; (2) the role of the leader in the successful implementation of business ideas in the digital era; (3) objectives and modern approaches to the application of the project-communicative method in the School of Business of Belarusian State University and main forms of scientific and research activities of students (SRAS) in the school. Design/methodology/approach: Literature analysis, analysis of existing legislation and the real practice of raising business leaders in the School of Business of Belarusian State University have been used to formulate conclusions. The authors of the article summarise the practical experience of training managers and economists at the Institute of Business of Belarusian State University, analyse the motivation of the leaders of student projects, taking into account the realities of the digitalisation of society and business. Findings: The article considers problems, pedagogical innovations, accumulated experience and results of raising leaders from the students of the specialisation Business Administration of the Business Faculty of the School of Business of Belarusian State University. The emphasis is on identifying and fostering leadership qualities in the process of working on the corporate educational portal, developing student multimedia projects, creating start-ups, and presentations at web conferences. Originality/value: This article reviews forms, methods and techniques for raising modern managers in the digital economy on the example of the experience of the School of Business at Belarusian State University.
Authors and Affiliations
Guennadi Khatskevich, Tatiana Proharava, Yury Karaleu
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