4 Essay Questions & Research Paper

QUESTION 1

Do you think that transformational leaders are similar regardless of cultural background or are there different types of transformational leaders for each cultural group? Explain to support your answer. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

QUESTION 2

Discuss culturally inappropriate leadership behavior that might be counterproductive.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

QUESTION 3

Explain the leadership traits and behaviors you think may negatively impact organizational effectiveness in multinational companies. Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

QUESTION 4

What is the fundamental attribution error? What are some implications for leadership in multinationals? Your response should be at least 200 words in length.

Research Paper Instructions

You are asked to complete a research report in this course. A research report is an opportunity for you to practice and improve your research and writing skills. Plus, it allows you to review the details that others have observed and researched in the industry.

Search CSU Online Library and other reliable sources. Write a report on one of the major topics listed below and incorporate at least five other related empirical studies of your choice.

§ Intercultural management and multiculturalism on a domestic and global scale

§ Diversity approaches in the workplace in the United States and the legislation surrounding it

§ The opportunities and challenges of managing a diverse workforce

§ Diversity with respect to differences such as gender, race, and nationality in a domestic and global workplace

§ Adaptation in an intercultural, multicultural, and multi-diverse business environment

§ Models of culture classifications

§ Business practices from cultures around the world

§ Approaches to culture in the workplace in the United States and globally

§ Diversity in a multicultural, intercultural and diverse business environment

The purpose of this research report is for you to culminate the learning achieved in the course by describing your understanding and application of knowledge in the field of intercultural management. The report must (a) identify the main issues in the chosen area, (b) contain and reference new learning that has occurred, (c) build upon class activities or incidents that facilitated learning and understanding, and (d) present specific current and/or future applications and relevance to the typical workplace. The research report should also focus on real-life, real-time application of topics covered in this course: the uses you have seen and the uses you can envision.

The research report

§ must be 8 to 10 double-spaced pages in length (not including the title page, table of contents, and references page);

§ must address the topic of the report with critical thought;

§ must use at least five empirical studies as references; and

§ must use APA style.

Use your own words, and include citations and references as needed to avoid plagiarism.