Please work independently and answer the following questions using course reading, lecture, and discussion material.
Watch this video on the founder of The Body Shop (Anita Roddick). Then answer the following questions (6 points)
Use the GLOBE, Hofstede, and Schwartz models of culture to assess the cultural foundation of Anita Roddick’s leadership style and successful venture.
Assess and describe her leadership style.
How did personal, organizational, and national/social cultural values affect or inform her leadership and management style, key decisions, and organization’s success?
Please read this short case study and provide responses to the questions below. (2points)
Mayank (Indian) has been working as an Information Officer at a foreign consulate in New Delhi for several years. His boss, Hendrick (German), wants to reward Mayank for his hard work and offers him a promotion and pay raise to become an Information Clerk. Mayank politely declines the offer, leaving Hendrick confused.
Reflection…
Why would Mayank refuse the promotion?
How should Hendrick proceed?
Name and discuss 3 trends that have led to the need for leaders and managers to develop cross cultural competence (2 points).
