Assignment
Question 1
Discuss the major principles of reward allocation. Which one(s) is (are) preferred by the collectivist culture? Individualistic culture? Why?
Question 2
Dirty tricks might be unavoidable in cross-cultural negotiation. What are examples of dirty tricks? How are they inappropriate in international negotiation and how should negotiators avoid them?
Question 3
What do you think Vroom's expectancy theory of motivation stands for? In a multicultural environment, what are the multinational management implications for this expectancy model?
Question 4
The needs theory (Maslow's theory, ERG, motivator-hygiene, and achievement motivation) and the process theory (expectancy, equity, goal setting, and reinforcement theories) of motivation are applicable in different situations and cultures. Compare, contrast, and discuss multinational management applications of these two categories of motivation theories. What challenges would multinationals experience as they apply these theories of motivation to work environment?
Question 5
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.
Question 6
Do you think that multinational managers must understand subordinate expectations in order to lead effectively? For a country with high power distance, which leadership style would you recommend? Why?
Question 7
What is the fundamental attribution error? What are some implications for leadership in multinationals?
Question 8
Discuss culturally inappropriate leadership behavior that might be counterproductive.
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