This assignment explores the relationship between leadership and cultural factors, namely national and organizational cultural nuances. The objective is to find out how leadership should be shaped in cross-cultural situations, while also extracting practical insights for business leaders, via a comparative analysis of relevant literature.
After explaining 'culture', as used herein, the difference between organizational and national culture will be clarified and discussed. The chief questions are: How do cultural factors generally influence leadership, and what is the impact of national and
organizational factors regarding leadership? By examining these topics, many findings on culturally differentiating attributes will be highlighted. Various leadership approaches that meet the needs of cross-cultural differences will be explored.
In the conclusion of the work, there will be a summary, some thoughts on methodology and an outlook.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 The Problem
- 1.2 Research objectives and design
- 2. CULTURAL FACTORS INFLUENCING LEADERSHIP
- 2.1 Culture
- 2.1.1 Defining culture
- 2.1.2 Cultural factors on national level
- 2.1.3 Cultural factors on organizational level
- 2.1.4 Discussion of national and organizational cultural factors
- 2.2 Influence of culture towards leadership
- 2.2.1 How is leadership influenced by cultural factors?
- 2.2.2 Leadership and national factors
- 2.2.3 Leadership and organizational factors
- 2.2.4 Leadership approaches to meet the situational needs
- 2.1 Culture
- 3. CONCLUSION
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This assignment explores the relationship between leadership and cultural factors, namely national and organizational cultural nuances. The objective is to find out how leadership should be shaped in cross-cultural situations, while also extracting practical insights for business leaders, via a comparative analysis of relevant literature.
- The impact of cultural factors on leadership styles and approaches.
- The differences between national and organizational cultures.
- How leadership strategies should adapt to cross-cultural differences.
- The influence of national and organizational cultural factors on leadership effectiveness.
- Various leadership approaches that meet the needs of cross-cultural differences.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Chapter 1: Introduction
The introduction sets the stage by presenting the problem of cultural clashes in global business expansions and the need for a deeper understanding of cultural factors in leadership. It emphasizes the importance of considering cultural assimilation alongside business expansion. The chapter also outlines the research objectives and design, focusing on the impact of national and organizational cultural nuances on leadership.
- Chapter 2: Cultural Factors Influencing Leadership
This chapter delves into the concept of culture, providing a comprehensive definition and exploring its different layers. The focus is on national and organizational cultural factors, and how they influence individual behavior and leadership. The chapter examines Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and their relevance to understanding national cultural differences. It also explores how organizational cultures are shaped by values, relationships, and practices within an organization.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts explored in this work include: culture, national culture, organizational culture, leadership, cross-cultural leadership, Hofstede's cultural dimensions, cultural factors, leadership approaches, global business expansion, cultural assimilation, intercultural management, diversity management, and organizational values.
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- Annabell Etzel (Author), 2021, Organizational versus national cultural factors and leadership, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1152826
