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Question: Each response should be at least 300 words in length with a minimum of 2 references.

Question 1: Discuss the major principles of reward allocation. Which one(s) is (are) preferred by the collectivist culture? Individualistic culture? Why? Your response should be at least 300 words in length with a minimum of 2 references.

Question 2: Dirty tricks might be unavoidable in cross-cultural negotiation. What are examples of dirty tricks? How are they inappropriate in international negotiation and how should negotiators avoid them? Your response should be at least 300 words in length with a minimum of 2 references.

Question 3: What do you think Vroom's expectancy theory of motivation stands for? In a multicultural environment, what are the multinational management implications for this expectancy model? Your response should be at least 300 words in length with a minimum of 2 references.

Question 4: The needs theory (Maslow's theory, ERG, motivator-hygiene, and achievement motivation) and the process theory (expectancy, equity, goal setting, and reinforcement theories) of motivation are applicable in different situations and cultures. Compare, contrast, and discuss multinational management applications of these two categories of motivation theories. What challenges would multinationals experience as they apply these theories of motivation to work environment? Your response should be at least 300 words in length with a minimum of 2 references.

Question 5: Do you think that transformational leaders are similar regardless of cultural background or are there different types of transformational leaders for each cultural group? Explain to support your answer. Your response should be at least 300 words in length with a minimum of 2 references.

Question 6: Do you think that multinational managers must understand subordinate expectations in order to lead effectively? For a country with high power distance, which leadership style would you recommend? Why? Your response should be at least 300 words in length with a minimum of 2 references.

Question 7: What is the fundamental attribution error? What are some implications for leadership in multinationals? Your response should be at least 300 words in length with a minimum of 2 references.

Question 8: Discuss culturally inappropriate leadership behavior that might be counterproductive.Your response should be at least 300 words in length with a minimum of 2 references.