Describe some of the cultural “universals” identified from the GLOBE studies.
What will be an ideal response?
The following leadership behaviors were perceived as effective across cultures. (1)
charismatic/value-based--the ability to inspire and motivate others to high performance.
(2) Team-oriented--effective team building and implementing a common goal. (3)
Participative--involving others in decisions and implementations. (4) Humane-oriented--
being supportive and showing consideration, compassion, and generosity. (5)
Autonomous--independent and individualistic leadership. (6) Self-protective--ensuring
safety and security of individuals including face-saving. There appear to be some
cultural “universals” according to GLOBE: having integrity, having vision, being
inspirational, and building teams. Also, there are universal attributes of ineffective
leadership: being a loner, being irritable, and being autocratic. Other attributes may
depend on the culture: individualism, being conscious of status, and risk taking.
Learning Objective: 13-4: Summarize the key finding from the Global Leadership and
Organizational Behavior Effectiveness (GLOBE) project international study of leadership
effectiveness.
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People communicate to satisfy needs in both their work lives and private lives
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) directors' and officers' insurance B) key-person life insurance C) business interruption insurance D) workers' compensation insurance