EFFECTIVE TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACROSS CULTURES: THE ROLE OF CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE Dr. Alexi Matveev College of Staten Island New York, NY, USA Dr. Elena Lvina Concordia University Montreal, Quebec, Canada Abstract New theoretical frameworks are needed to better understand effective transformational leadership in different cultural contexts. In this article we illustrate the relationship between transformational leadership and the cross-cultural communication
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which when implemented in organizations lend good credibility to the organization for its ethics.(Campbell) Ethics involves moral issues and choices and deal with right and wrong behavior.(Luthans) Businesses need people who have strong moral leadership skills and who are guided by clearly defined business ethics. Ethical standards have an important role not only in business decisions but also in a person’s everyday life. If a person is making unethical decisions others tend to not want to follow
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The given scenario provides three examples of a leadership style identified as Level 5, Transactional, and Transformational leaders. Each of the three leaders in the example exemplifies one of the leadership qualities identified above. Executive A as presented is the embodiment of the Level 5 leadership style. As defined Level 5 leaders have 5 qualities that comprise their leadership style; individual capability, team skills, managerial competence, ability to stimulate others to high performance
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Leadership, the Determinant of Organizational Culture and Diversity Introduction With the world becoming smaller and smaller from the increasingly intensive business trade, the globalization not only bring huge opportunity, but also bring more challenges to organizations than ever before. Multicultural teams, therefore, are used in workplace, and workforces become more divers than ever before (Schein, 2010). But ethnicity is only one part of diversity, and the concept of it includes some
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Path-Goal theory stresses on change in leaders behavior to satisfy followers needs by setting clear path, removing hurdles and roadblocks, assisting, providing direction, support and offering rewards to achieve goals. Path-Goal Leadership Theory tells about four different leadership behavior and its effect on performance, satisfaction and motivation of the team. Leaders can take a strong or limited approach in these. In clarifying the path, they may be directive or give vague hints. In removing roadblocks
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Situation Analysis Susan Majetti, the new manager of CBC Radio Toronto, who had been hired in the spring 2001 with her team she redeveloped the public broadcaster’s programs to be more reflective of contemporary Toronto. Audience response was immediate after the changing program were rolled out on the CBC’ local airwaves in September 2002. Susan had to face criticism, her changing was criticized by press also. Marjett’s team disheartened when the Bureau of Broadcast measurement ratings were released
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Leadership Approach Sandra C. Williams LDR/531 November 29, 2012 Michael Bates Leadership Approach Leadership requires directing and motivating others toward a common goal. Influence plays a major part in leadership to guide the individual, group, or organization to share in the success of a leader’s ideas and plans. A particular situation determines how much power and influence is needed by a leader. More influence is needed to make changes in strategy when strong resistance to change
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Washington, D.C.. (Sandrick, 1995). This I consider a natural and healthy progression, by gradually moving out of his personal comfort area (finance) he had the opportunity to grow and develop. As leaders, and that is what we are talking about leadership, we have to be able grasp concepts normally no withing our expertise arena. The way to accomplish this is to “wade into the unknown waters”. Mr. Tong did not just jump in. The “wading” allowed him to pick up valuable information required to make
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Personality Spectrum Personality Spectrum Past Organizer Adventurer Giver Thinker Current Organizer Adventurer Giver Thinker • Did your personality spectrum profile surprise you? Why or why not? I have taken this test before during a leadership class for work about six years ago. I was very surprised by my scores; they differed by a few points but still fell within the same personality type and in the same order. While taking the test it seemed like it would go in another direction because
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Analysis MBA 6143: Entrepreneurial Leadership August 17, 2012 Abstract This paper analyzes Southwest Airlines Case Study. Southwest Airlines was originally incorporated to serve three cities in Texas as Air Southwest on March 15, 1967, by Rollin King and Herb Kelleher. Leadership at Southwest Airlines plays a paramount role in the success of the company. Before its role is discussed in detail though, a definition of leadership will provide a foundation for
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