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What is considered the single most important element of a global leader?
What is considered the single most important element of a global leader?
What does high power distance in a culture indicate?
What does high power distance in a culture indicate?
In high masculine societies, what values are predominantly emphasized?
In high masculine societies, what values are predominantly emphasized?
What does uncertainty avoidance measure in cultures?
What does uncertainty avoidance measure in cultures?
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What is a major destructive value that global leaders should avoid?
What is a major destructive value that global leaders should avoid?
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What does the uncertainty avoidance dimension indicate about a society?
What does the uncertainty avoidance dimension indicate about a society?
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Which characteristic is NOT associated with effective global leaders?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with effective global leaders?
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In high Masculine countries, which of the following statements is most accurate?
In high Masculine countries, which of the following statements is most accurate?
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What is a common trait of societies classified as high Feminine?
What is a common trait of societies classified as high Feminine?
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What could have contributed to the manager's failure in the case analysis?
What could have contributed to the manager's failure in the case analysis?
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What does the masculinity dimension imply about social roles within a society?
What does the masculinity dimension imply about social roles within a society?
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Which characteristic is crucial for global leaders to effectively adapt to diverse cultures?
Which characteristic is crucial for global leaders to effectively adapt to diverse cultures?
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In high feminine societies, what is a general expectation of social behavior?
In high feminine societies, what is a general expectation of social behavior?
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What is a potential downside of a leader lacking humility in diverse environments?
What is a potential downside of a leader lacking humility in diverse environments?
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What key aspect should global leaders continuously develop to remain effective?
What key aspect should global leaders continuously develop to remain effective?
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What is the implication of a high power distance culture?
What is the implication of a high power distance culture?
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Which characteristic aids effective global leaders in working across diverse cultures?
Which characteristic aids effective global leaders in working across diverse cultures?
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What does the Masculinity Index in Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions primarily focus on?
What does the Masculinity Index in Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions primarily focus on?
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How does uncertainty avoidance influence a culture's reaction to unpredictability?
How does uncertainty avoidance influence a culture's reaction to unpredictability?
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What is a key aspect of cultures characterized as high Feminine according to Hofstede’s model?
What is a key aspect of cultures characterized as high Feminine according to Hofstede’s model?
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Study Notes
Leadership: Session 3
- Session 3 focuses on global business leadership
- Topics include cultures, VABES, effective leadership, overseas experience, self-awareness, and humility
- Case study: An American in Paris
- Group case analysis required
The Global Business Leader
- Environmental Factors/Issues: Analyzed through the lens of SELF, OTHERS/PEOPLE, TASK, and ORGANIZATIONAL impacts
- Characteristics of Effective Global Leaders: Key traits include overseas experience, deep self-awareness, cultural diversity (adaptability), humility, lifelong learning, curiosity, honesty, globally strategic thinking, excellent communication skills (well-spoken), strong negotiation abilities, and human qualities (presence, visible leadership)
What is Culture?
- Defining culture is like explaining a song without singing it
- Culture has multifaceted geographic identity levels (human, global region, nation, national region, city, neighborhood, family, individual)
- Culture is a set of shared values, assumptions, beliefs, and expectations (VABES)
- Humility is a crucial element for global leaders
What is Culture (Continued)?
- Global business leaders must understand and respect geographic identities, necessitating humility.
- The "I'm right, and you're wrong!" mentality (a destructive VABE) should be avoided
- This relates to Hofstede's cultural dimensions
Cultures are a Collection of VABES
- Hofstede's cultural dimensions: power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, masculinity vs. femininity, uncertainty avoidance, long-term vs. short-term orientation, indulgence vs. restraint
Power Distance & Masculinity Index
- Power distance refers to the relationship between those in power and subordinates/subordinated in a society.
- High power distance = unequal power distribution accepted
- Low power distance = people strive for equal power distribution
- Masculinity signifies assertive, tough, and success-oriented values, contrasted with femininity, which highlights modesty, tender care, and quality of life.
Uncertainty Avoidance Index
- Uncertainty avoidance in cross-cultural psychology is tolerance of uncertainty or unpredictability.
- Degree to which a society feels comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity
France and Great Britain on Risk Avoidance
- France dislikes risk, while Britain likes risk, as measured on a risk avoidance index
Characteristics of Effective Global Leaders (Continued)
- Important characteristics include overseas experience, deep self-awareness, adaptability in diverse cultures, humility, continuous learning, honesty, strategic thinking, strong speaking/negotiation skills, ability to be present (visible)
- The provided list comprises key traits for effective global leaders.
Case: An American in Paris
- Case study analysis in groups (4-5 students)
- Identify significant cultural differences (Hofstede's dimensions, VABES) from the case
- Determine the main reasons for the manager's failure
- Brainstorm alternatives for how the manager could have performed differently in the case study situation.
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Session 3 explores global business leadership across various cultures and environments. Key topics include effective leadership traits, self-awareness, and a case study of an American in Paris. Participants will engage in group case analysis to deepen their understanding of cultural dynamics in leadership.
