As part and parcel to navigating cultures in global organizations,

a. Are management theories, education, training, and practices culture-bound?

b. Are leadership, decision-making, HR theories (e.g., performance appraisal, MBO, promotions, motivation), organizational development strategies, and empowerment theories culture-bound?

c. Are managerial functions, tools, and fads culture-bound? Explain using specific and appropriate business examples, national cultures, and cultural dimensions offered by Hofstede and Hall and other appropriate course resources and life/work experiences.