STRAYER ITB300 WEEK 9 AND WEEK 10 DISCUSSIONS

"Leadership in the International Context " Please respond to the following:

• From the e-Activity, compare and contrast the leadership styles of each MNC that you have researched. Analyze the primary manner in which each MNC is culturally sensitive and adaptable to a global environment. Support your response with specific examples of the leadership styles within each MNC.
• Imagine that you now occupy a leadership position within one (1) of the MNCs that you researched. Considering your own personality, work habits, leadership style, values, and cultural understanding, suggest the principal manner in which your leadership style would impact the selected MNC’s global strategy, in comparison to the leadership style in existence.

WEEK 10

"Preparation for International Assignments" Please respond to the following:

• Imagine that you work for a U.S. based organization that is considering sending you on a two-year international assignment to either New Delhi, India, or Madrid, Spain. From the e-Activity, speculate on your potential adaptability to cultural change for each country, and suggest the primary strategies that you would use for dealing with socio-cultural and psychological adjustments. Justify your response.
• Suggest to your management team the main reason(s) why you should undergo cross-cultural training, and give an example of at least one (1) type of training that could be effective for your international assignment. Specify the principal advantages of implementing a cultural assimilator as a training devise and learning technique for both you and your organization’s management. Provide a rationale for your response.