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What characteristics are typically associated with high Masculine societies?
Which of the following best describes high Feminine countries?
In group presentations, what is one of the requirements for students?
What is expected from each group at the end of their presentation?
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Which of the following traits is NOT mentioned as important for effective management?
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What is considered the single most important element of a global leader?
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In high power distance cultures, how do individuals typically respond to authority?
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What does 'uncertainty avoidance' measure in cultural contexts?
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Which of the following best describes a high masculine culture according to Hofstede's dimensions?
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What is a significant aspect of culture as defined in the content?
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What is the potential consequence of the 'I’m Right and You are wrong!' VABE?
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When discussing cultural identity levels, which of the following is NOT included?
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Which of the following is an element that global business leaders must work across?
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What does VABE stand for in the context of culture?
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How does high power distance affect relationships within a society?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of high uncertainty avoidance cultures?
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What role does humility play for global business leaders?
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What is the main feature that differentiates high masculine societies from others?
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Which dimension relates to the comfort level of cultures with unpredictability?
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What can be inferred about societies with low power distance?
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In the context of effective global leaders, what is an immediate consequence of having a destructive VABE mindset?
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What is NOT a geographic identity level mentioned in the context of culture?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between gender roles and the masculine dimension?
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How does masculinity in societal roles typically influence men's behavior in high Masculine countries?
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Which behavior is characteristic of women in high Masculine cultures?
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What common traits should managers possess according to the provided content?
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What aspect does a high Feminine society typically emphasize?
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What is one expectation for students when presenting their group case analysis?
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What is important for groups to include when sending their case analysis to the professor?
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What could have contributed to the manager's failure in the case?
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Which of the following qualities is NOT considered crucial for effective management?
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What should students focus on when identifying cultural differences in their group work?
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Which of the following is likely to be a trait of a leader in a high Feminine culture?
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Study Notes
Leadership: Session 3
- Topic: The Global Business Leader
- Case Study: An American in Paris
- Key areas of study: Cultures and VABEs, Characteristics of Effective Global Leaders, Overseas Experience, Deep Self-Awareness, Humility (From Good to Great), and Group Case Analysis
- Environmental Factors/Issues: The diagram shows interconnectedness between self, others/people, task, and organization.
What is Culture?
- Culture is complex, like explaining a song without singing it.
- Culture has multiple levels of geography, including human, global region, nation, national region, city, neighborhood, and individual.
- Cultures share significant VABES (Values, Assumptions, Beliefs, and Expectations).
- Humility is crucial to effective global leadership.
What is Culture (continued)?
- Global business leaders must work across diverse geographic identities.
- Humility allows effective interaction with different cultural identities.
- The most detrimental cultural value is "I'm Right and You're Wrong."
Cultures are a Collection of VABEs
- Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions are used to understand the elements of cultures:
- 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 defines the relationship between those in power and subordinates.
- High power distance cultures accept unequal power distribution.
- Low power distance cultures strive for equality in power distribution.
- Masculinity describes societies with distinct gender roles.
- High Masculine cultures value assertiveness, toughness, and material success in men.
- High Feminine cultures prioritize modesty, tenderness, and quality of life.
Uncertainty Avoidance Index
- Uncertainty avoidance is how cultures tolerate unpredictability.
- Individuals in societies comfortable with uncertainty have high tolerance for unpredictability.
France and Great Britain
- France dislikes risk (low uncertainty avoidance)
- Great Britain likes risk (high uncertainty avoidance)
Characteristics of Effective Global Leaders
- Essential Qualities: Overseas experience, Deep self-awareness, Cultural diversity (Adaptability), Humility, Lifelong learning and curiosity, Honesty, Globally strategic, Well-spoken, Good negotiators, Human presence.
Case: An American in Paris
- Student groups (4-5): Analyze cultural differences, identify reasons for manager failure, propose effective strategies.
- Presentation: Each group presents to the class using a visual aid (paperboard).
- Presentation Time: 11:00 AM sharp.
- Important: Groups submit their case analysis and evaluation form (with all student names) to the professor before the end of the class.
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Explore the essential characteristics of effective global leaders in this leadership session focusing on cultural dynamics and humility. Analyze the case study 'An American in Paris' while gaining insightful knowledge on values, beliefs, and expectations shaping global business interactions.
