Are National Cultural Traits Applicable To Senior Firm Managers?
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The collectivism/individualism construct is used to assess the applicability of sociologist Geert Hofstede's classification of cultural norms to high-level executives, using Chinese and Anglo-Saxon societies as illustrations. Findings do not support Hofstede's categorizations; implications for research are discussed.
Publication Name: British Journal of Management
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 1045-3172
Year: 2005
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The Impact of Leadership and Change Management Strategy on Organizational Culture and Individual Acceptance of Change during a Merger
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The article stresses the importance of a transparent change process and the role of communication in mergers and acquisitions. Not only do these factors influence how employees view leaders, but also who they will view as leaders.
Publication Name: British Journal of Management
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 1045-3172
Year: 2006
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