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Business Report: Cross-Cultural Differences in Leadership
Assume that your boss (real or imagined) has asked you to prepare a formal business report on Cross-Cultural Differences in Leadership which will be shared at the next executive meeting.
In this report they want to see well documented information on the ways cross-cultural differences affects leadership in the 21st century.
Your report should contain two main parts:
1) general part, which evaluates some frameworks and models dealing with cross-cultural differences (e.g. Hofstede framework, GLOBE study, etc.); identifies and examines current trends and issues of intercultural communication; In order to get A and B level grades, you must demonstrate knowledge of frameworks and studies beyond the content of the textbook in your report
2) specific part, which evaluates how cross-cultural differences influence the performance of your company with specific examples; this part should be written in a problem-solution format and end up with set of recommendations relevant for the company.
Requirements:
• Write the paper using APA style with 6-8 citations and references in addition to the textbook, including several peer reviewed references. All sources must have: authors, publication dates, and publishers. "Anonymous" authors, undated sources will not be accepted as valid sources and marks will be deducted.
• The paper should be at least 2500 words, should follow a formal business report format including an introduction, main body, conclusion and recommendations, and must exhibit good writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Report should be written in the formal style; avoid using personal pronouns and sharing personal experience for this assignment; avoid/limit usage of charts, diagrams and other visual components, instead concentrate on making your ideas coherent, relevant and convincing.