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KWilfred · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

Which of the following is a conclusion of the leadership research in cross-cultural settings?

A) Leadership traits that are effective in China are increasingly important because of China's economic growth
B) Leaders should specialize in the roles that make effective cross-cultural leaders
C) Effective leadership differs across different cultures
D) More experienced leaders are able to better manage multi-cultural organizations

Question 2

What is LEAST LIKELY to occur in a country where collectivism pervades?

A) merit pay based on an employee's performance
B) merit pay based on a group's performance
C) rites of passage and integration
D) norms of helping out co-workers

eliasc0401 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Explanation: C) Just as there is no best leadership style domestically, research comparing different cultures found that there is no best leadership style. The research concluded that different skills, roles, and experiences of a leader are needed to lead effectively in different cultures and that cultures differ on several key dimensions such as assertiveness acceptance, time-orientation, and gender equality. One leader may be effective in one culture but the skills, roles, and experiences that make the leader effective in that culture may not be relevant in another culture.

Answer to Question 2

A