Intercultural management: Reward Systems, Leadership Styles
Question 1
In designing an appropriate reward system, understanding culture differences in motivation is important. What are the five most prominent reward categories, and how does culture impact these five categories?
Question 2
Name the U.S. leadership styles, and explain each of them. Americans appreciate two kinds of leaders that generally fall into one or both styles of leadership: autocratic versus democratic. What are the traits of an autocratic leader versus a democratic leader, and is one type of leadership better than the other?
Question 3
International businesses adopt technology to enhance effectiveness. Why is leadership in a digital world more challenging for managers?
Question 4
This unit is about motivating and leading, but there are dramatic differences and conflicts in how to motivate in different countries. How can a manager motivate people using the needs hierarchy in the international context? What are the conflicting motivational techniques in Western-Russian joint ventures?