What are the implications for motivation of Hofstede’s

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1. What are the implications for motivation of Hofstede’s research findings on the dimensions of power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism, and masculinity?

2. Describe the variables of content and context in the leadership situation. What additional variables are involved in cross-cultural leadership? What are the major elements of a “global mind-set?”

3. Explain the theory of contingency leadership and discuss the role of culture in that theory.

4. Describe the autocratic versus democratic leadership dimension. Discuss the cultural contingency in this dimension and give some examples of research findings indicating differences among countries.