Leading and Working with Culturally Diverse Teams in Cross-National Organization

Uncertainty in the global environment has impacted the economic prosperity of multi-national corporations (MNCs). Shortages of various types have created competition and the requirement to work even harder to enhance core competences and develop competitive advantage to survive and thrive. MNCs need effective teams throughout their operations to be successful in this rapidly changing business environment. Globalization influences all aspects of business and life in general.

Culture has a significant impact on the management of cross-cultural organisations. International business operates in every kind of industry all over the world. In many of these companies, top management can be foreign and employees are local or made up of diverse team members. A diverse workforce requires adapting to intercultural differences in which cultural sensitivity is needed to create effective teams. Successful managers and leaders should know what makes culturally diverse teams accomplish organizational goals. They should understand behaviours that affect the cross-national organization and organizational performance.

Students are required to complete the following sections below:

Questions

1. What is the importance of leadership in cross national management organizations

2. Discuss three theories that and are important in leading in cross-cultural organizations.

3. Explanation of the elements of culture that impact cross national organization.

4. How cross- cultural models assist in leading cross-cultural organizations

5. Discussion of challenges/barriers managers in Caribbean countries face with the management of

cross-national teams

6. Identify recommendations/strategies to improve work teams in the workplace today

7. Conclusion

9. Reference/Bibliography