Globe - Leadership Dimension - GLOBE’s Culturally Endorsed Leadership Theory

Elaboration , 2019 , 7 Pages , Grade: 2,3

Leadership and Human Resources - Miscellaneous

There is a word for how the world of today works: global. People have friends and e.g. relatives all over the world, they can chat via all those social media platforms and they can – thanks to cheap airlines- visit each other without a problem. When Corona showed up, being global got a new dimension. It was not so easy any more to visit each other, to travel and at least, it was not easy at all to work internationally. Before Corona it was normal to work all over the world and to work with and to work within different cultures. Especially, when doing business with each other, it is important to know how other cultures work and what their habits are. Within Europe the countries and their habits are not too different compared to each other but if one looks e.g. at the Asian countries, well there are differences, sometimes huge differences that make it even more important to know the culture and to be aware of those differences, when working together. This work should compare the way of leading a business in Germany and the way of doing in China. I took those countries because they are very different and in Germany China and its culture is not only seen in a positive way. There are reports about environmental pollution as well as producing fake products of popular brands. But many people also tend to forget that China has only recently opened itself to the world and has made its way quickly up. Are there now differences no one was aware of before? Are the cultures not so far from other as many people think? Are there parts where both countries work the same way? Of course, it is not possible to set up the one, right rule because people themselves are different and so are their characters, their way of living and for doing a scientific research, it is important to be aware of empiric data. During my research and within this work, I concentrated on the “typical” person, not taking the individual into account. I think it is important to understand the other culture and habits to do good businesses with each other and in accordance to the Globe Study, the work is built up in the following way.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Leadership in general and GLOBE's Culturally Endorsed Leadership Theory
  • GLOBE's Six Leadership Dimensions
  • Leadership and its definition
  • Culture and its definition
• China and Germany and their differences
• China and its leadership style

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This work compares the styles of business leadership in Germany and China, highlighting the cultural differences that impact how business is conducted in each country.

• The importance of understanding cultural differences in business leadership
• GLOBE's culturally endorsed leadership theory and its six dimensions
• Key cultural distinctions between Germany and China, particularly in leadership styles
• The influence of cultural norms on business practices and communication
• The challenges and opportunities of navigating cross-cultural business interactions

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: The introduction establishes the context for comparing leadership styles in Germany and China, emphasizing the globalized nature of the business world and the need to understand cultural differences. The author highlights the specific reasons for choosing Germany and China for this study, including their contrasting cultural practices and the potential for misunderstanding.
• Leadership in general and GLOBE's Culturally Endorsed Leadership Theory: This chapter delves into the concept of leadership, its cultural variations, and the GLOBE research program. It defines leadership as an influence process that guides individuals towards common goals. The chapter then introduces GLOBE's six leadership dimensions, including Charismatic/Value-Based Leadership and Team-Oriented Leadership, outlining their characteristics and importance in different cultural contexts.
• China and Germany and their differences: This chapter focuses on the historical and contemporary business relations between China and Germany, highlighting the increasing importance of China as a global market. The author underscores the significance of understanding socio-cultural conditions when entering a new market and emphasizes the substantial differences between Chinese and German cultures, particularly in the areas of communication and relationships.
• China and its leadership style: This chapter delves into the specific leadership styles prevalent in China, emphasizing the importance of understanding cultural nuances in communication and etiquette. It explores the importance of appropriate greetings, eye contact, and naming conventions in Chinese business settings. The chapter concludes by highlighting the significance of showing respect for Chinese speech and culture.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Key concepts explored in this text include cultural differences, leadership styles, GLOBE's Culturally Endorsed Leadership Theory, business practices, cross-cultural communication, Germany, China, and international business relations.

• Grade: 2,3
• Author: Henriette Buhlrath (Author)
• Publication Year: 2019
• Pages: 7
• Catalog Number: V1185053
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346613226
• Language: English
• Tags: Globe, Globe - Leadership Dimension - GLOBE’s Culturally Endorsed Leadership Theory, Culturally