Question 1

The increasing similarity of companies around the world in terms of structure, technology, and strategy might be expected to weaken or overcome cross-cultural differences. How might these convergent forces be offset by factors that continue to maintain, or even accentuate cultural differences?

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Question 2

How would a transnational manager and a traditional international manager be expected to differ in their approach to learning, foreign experience, and their collaboration skills?

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Question 3

Explain how different leader behaviors can have the same positive effects across cultures according to Likert's System 4 approach to leadership. Provide examples from Mexico and the United States.

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Question 4

How would a transnational manager and a traditional international manager be expected to differ in their worldview, ability to adapt, and culture knowledge?

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Question 5

List and briefly explain or describe two of the four suggestions presented for corporations interested in developing transnational leadership skills.

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Question 6

List the six basic leadership dimensions that emerged from the GLOBE project and contribute to understanding leadership effectiveness.

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Question 7

Explain why participative leadership should work best in low-power-distance cultures, such as Canada, while directive leadership would work best in high-power-distance societies, such as the Philippines.

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Question 8

Describe the four features associated with the leadership model known as transformational leadership.

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Question 9

Explain why global managers may need to alter and adapt their leadership style to expectations in specific countries, comparing U.S. style to Japan, Mexico, or Hong Kong as an example.

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Question 10

How can corporations identify and develop managers with transnational leadership skills? What specific skills should a transnational manager possess?

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Question 11

Why is it becoming increasingly important for international managers to have a perspective on cultural issues that is not limited to a particular country or region?

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Question 12

List and briefly explain four of the five suggestions for individuals for developing transnational leadership skills.

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Quiz 6: Effective Leadership in a Multicultural Environment