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Article 3.1: Ethnocentrism

Reichard, R., Dollwet, M. and Louw-Potgieter, J. (2014) Development of Cross Cultural Psychological Capital and Its Relationship with Cultural Intelligence and Ethnocentrism. Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, 21 (2): 150-164.

This reading relates to Learning Objective 3-1.

Questions that apply to this article:

1. What is PsyCap?
2. What is ethnocentrism?
3. What does cross-cultural PsyCap look like within an organization?
4. What were the elements of the PsyCap training?
5. What would be tangible ways for a person to grow in their cross-cultural PsyCap?

Article 3.2: Multinational Management Styles

Pavett, C., Morris, T. (1995). Management Styles Within a Multinational Corporation: A Five Country Comparative Study. Human Relations, 48 (10): 1171-1191.

This reading relates to Learning Objective 3-5.

Questions that apply to this article:

1. How is power difference viewed in different cultures?
2. Does the impact of Frederick Winslow Taylor have an effect on managing globally?
3. What are the limitations of this research study?
4. What are the values expressed through an individualistic culture?
5. What are the values expressed through a collectivist culture?