Leadership Session 3: The Global Business Leader
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What characteristics are typically associated with high Masculine societies?

  • Modesty and concern for quality of life
  • Humility and lifelong learning
  • Consensus oriented and tender
  • Assertiveness and focus on material success (correct)

Which of the following best describes high Feminine countries?

  • Assertive and aggressive
  • Competitive and tough
  • Focused on individual success
  • Consensus oriented and tender (correct)

In group presentations, what is one of the requirements for students?

  • Presentations must include a multimedia element
  • Groups must analyze cultural differences and failures (correct)
  • Presentations should not use any visual support
  • Each group must have more than five members

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?

<p>They accept that power is distributed unequally. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>It is a set of significant VABEs shared by a group. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of the 'I’m Right and You are wrong!' VABE?

<p>It can be destructive in cross-cultural interactions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Promotes acceptance of unequal power distribution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Lack of emotional intelligence and adaptive skills. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Hofstede's dimensions and VABEs relevant to the case. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is likely to be a trait of a leader in a high Feminine culture?

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Global Business Leader

A leader who effectively navigates diverse cultures and values in international business operations, managing different geographic identities and respecting cultural affiliations.

Culture

Shared values, assumptions, beliefs, and expectations of a group of people.

Humility (Leadership)

The most important element in a great global leader; respecting the identities and affiliations of others without assuming one's own viewpoint is superior.

Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions

A framework to understand cross-cultural differences in values and beliefs, including power distance, masculinity/femininity, and uncertainty avoidance.

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Power Distance

The degree to which a society accepts unequal distribution of power; high in societies where power is concentrated; low in societies seeking equality.

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Masculinity

The degree to which a culture prioritizes traditionally "masculine" traits like assertiveness, ambition, and material success; contrasted with femininity, which emphasizes cooperation and quality of life.

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Uncertainty Avoidance

The degree to which a society feels threatened by ambiguous situations and establishes rules to minimize uncertainty.

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VABEs

Values, assumptions, beliefs, and expectations.

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Masculine Culture

A society where social roles are sharply defined; men are assertive, focused on material success, and women are modest and quality-of-life oriented.

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Feminine Culture

A society focused on consensus, cooperation, and quality of life, rather than strict gender roles.

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Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions

Framework for identifying and comparing cultural values, including masculinity-femininity, that affect management styles and work relationships.

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VABEs

Values, Attitudes, and Behaviors, often critical aspects of a persons' background impacting their work.

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Case Analysis

A detailed examination of a real-world business issue, to understand its causes and potential solutions.

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Global Leader Key Element

Humility is the most critical characteristic for effective global leadership, requiring respect for others' viewpoints and avoiding assumptions of superiority.

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Culture Definition

Shared values, assumptions, beliefs, and expectations of a group of people that influence human behavior.

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Power Distance

The degree to which a society accepts unequal power distribution.

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Masculinity (Culture)

The degree to which a culture values traditionally "masculine" traits like assertiveness and material success.

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Uncertainty Avoidance

The degree to which a culture feels threatened by ambiguity and creates rules to avoid it.

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VABEs (Clue)

Values, Assumptions, Beliefs, and Expectations.

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Hofstede's Dimensions

Framework for understanding cultural differences in values, including power distance, masculinity, and uncertainty avoidance.

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Culture is like...

Explaining a song without singing it.

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Cultural Levels

Culture exists on multiple levels, from global regions to individuals.

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Deep Self-Awareness

Essential component for global business leaders to understand own values and biases and how their own values may affect decision-making in different cultural environments, to avoid cultural blunders.

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Masculine Culture

A society where social roles are clearly defined, with men prioritizing assertiveness and material success, and women focusing on quality of life.

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Feminine Culture

A society that prioritizes consensus, cooperation, and quality of life, rather than strict gender roles.

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Hofstede's Dimensions

A framework for comparing different cultures based on values like power distance, masculinity/femininity, etc.

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VABEs

Values, Attitudes, and Behaviors, reflecting personal views and cultural influences.

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Case Analysis

In-depth study of a business problem to discover its causes and potential solutions.

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Presentation Groups

Student teams tasked with presenting analyses in class.

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Cultural Differences

Variations between societies in values, beliefs, and practices that affect business operations.

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Manager Failure Reasons

The underlying factors that contributed to a manager's ineffective performance.

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Improved Management Strategies

Alternative actions a manager could take to become more successful.

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Presentation Schedule

A set time for the group to present their analyses.

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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.

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