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What do individualistic societies primarily prioritize?
What do individualistic societies primarily prioritize?
Which culture is characterized as having high masculinity, emphasizing competition and material success?
Which culture is characterized as having high masculinity, emphasizing competition and material success?
High uncertainty avoidance in a culture indicates a preference for which of the following?
High uncertainty avoidance in a culture indicates a preference for which of the following?
Which of the following countries is known for its high long-term orientation, focusing on future rewards?
Which of the following countries is known for its high long-term orientation, focusing on future rewards?
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What characteristic is associated with indulgent societies?
What characteristic is associated with indulgent societies?
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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?
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In high power distance countries, how do individuals generally respond to authority?
In high power distance countries, how do individuals generally respond to authority?
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Which VABE is identified as the most destructive according to the content?
Which VABE is identified as the most destructive according to the content?
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What does the Masculinity Index signify in a society?
What does the Masculinity Index signify in a society?
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How do cultures with low uncertainty avoidance typically behave?
How do cultures with low uncertainty avoidance typically behave?
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Which of the following best describes the nature of culture as suggested in the content?
Which of the following best describes the nature of culture as suggested in the content?
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According to the content, what is essential for global business leaders to effectively work across geographic identities?
According to the content, what is essential for global business leaders to effectively work across geographic identities?
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What does the Uncertainty Avoidance Index measure?
What does the Uncertainty Avoidance Index measure?
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How is masculinity defined in cultural dimensions?
How is masculinity defined in cultural dimensions?
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What does low power distance in a culture imply?
What does low power distance in a culture imply?
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Which of the following traits is NOT characteristic of effective global leaders?
Which of the following traits is NOT characteristic of effective global leaders?
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In what type of culture is group harmony prioritized over individual goals?
In what type of culture is group harmony prioritized over individual goals?
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Which of these characteristics is most associated with high masculine societies?
Which of these characteristics is most associated with high masculine societies?
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What can be inferred about the role of functional conflict in low power distance cultures?
What can be inferred about the role of functional conflict in low power distance cultures?
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What is a common misconception about individualism in cultural frameworks?
What is a common misconception about individualism in cultural frameworks?
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What is the primary reason for a leader's failure in intercultural settings according to Hofstede's dimensions?
What is the primary reason for a leader's failure in intercultural settings according to Hofstede's dimensions?
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What characterizes a high power distance culture?
What characterizes a high power distance culture?
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Which country is described as having a low uncertainty avoidance?
Which country is described as having a low uncertainty avoidance?
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In the context of teamwork, which of the following is true about Canada?
In the context of teamwork, which of the following is true about Canada?
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How is masculinity defined in the context of cultural dimensions?
How is masculinity defined in the context of cultural dimensions?
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Which aspect defines long-term orientation in a culture?
Which aspect defines long-term orientation in a culture?
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How do French people generally approach risk in financial matters?
How do French people generally approach risk in financial matters?
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What distinguishes collectivist cultures from individualistic cultures?
What distinguishes collectivist cultures from individualistic cultures?
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In high feminine cultures, which of the following characteristics is most likely emphasized?
In high feminine cultures, which of the following characteristics is most likely emphasized?
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Study Notes
SKEMA Business School Leadership: Session 3
- Global Business Leader Case: An American in Paris
- Topics: Cultures and VABES, Characteristics of Effective Global Leaders, Overseas Experience, Deep Self-Awareness, Humility (From Good to Great), Group Case Analysis
- Environmental Factors/Issues: The framework includes Self, Others/People, Task, and Organization
What is Culture?
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Explaining a culture is like explaining a song without singing it
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Culture has multiple geographic identity levels (human, global region, nation, national region, city, neighborhood, family, individual)
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Culture is a group of people sharing significant VABES (Values, Assumptions, Beliefs, and Expectations)
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The single most important element for a global leader is humility.
What is Culture (continued)?
- Global Business Leaders need to work across all geographic identities and do so effectively with humility.
- The most destructive VABE is "I'm right, and you're wrong!"
Cultures are a Collection of VABES
- Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions
- Power Distance (the relationship between those in power and subordinates in a society)
- Individualism vs. Collectivism (prioritizing personal goals vs. group harmony)
- Masculinity vs. Femininity (distinct social gender roles)
- Uncertainty Avoidance (tolerance for unpredictability)
- Long-Term vs. Short-Term Orientation (focus on future rewards vs. immediate outcomes)
- Indulgence vs. Restraint (free gratification of human desires vs. stricter social norms)
Power Distance & Masculinity Index
- Power distance refers to the relationship between those in power and those in subordinate positions.
- High Power Distance cultures accept unequal power distribution, while low Power Distance cultures strive for equality.
- Masculinity describes societies with distinct gender roles; men are assertive and focused on success, while women are modest and concerned with quality of life. High Masculine countries are competitive. High feminine countries are consensus-oriented.
Uncertainty Avoidance Index
- Uncertainty avoidance is how cultures differ in their tolerance for unpredictability and the unknown.
France and Great Britain on Risk Avoidance
- French culture dislikes risk
- British culture likes risk
Characteristics of Effective Global Leaders
- Overseas Experience
- Deep self-awareness
- Culturally Diverse (Adaptable)
- Humility
- Lifelong Learning and Curiosity
- Honesty
- Globally Strategic
- Well Spoken
- Good Negotiators
- Human Presence (visible)
Case: An American in Paris
- Case analysis and evaluation grid are available.
- Students will work in groups (same as presentation groups)
- Identify cultural differences (Hofstede and VABES).
- Determine the reasons for the manager's failure.
- Analyze alternative actions for improved effectiveness.
Additional Cultural Dimensions (Page 13-14)
- Power Distance: France has low power distance (people do not accept that power is unequally allocated).
- Individualism vs Collectivism: Different countries value individual rights vs. group harmony.
- Masculinity/Femininity: Gender roles vary across cultures.
- Uncertainty Avoidance: Tolerance for unpredictability, varies.
- Long-Term vs Short-Term Orientation: Focus on future rewards vs. immediate outcomes.
- Indulgence vs Restraint: Society's view of expressing desires vs remaining restrained by social norms.
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Explore the key concepts of effective global leadership in this quiz based on SKEMA Business School's Session 3. Delve into the importance of humility and cultural understanding as essential traits for leaders operating in diverse environments. Analyze case studies and environmental factors influencing global business today.
