Cross-cultural leadership dynamics in collectivism and high power distance settings

Author: Schermerhorn John R   Bond Michael Harris  

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd

ISSN: 0143-7739

Source: Leadership and Organization Development Journal, Vol.18, Iss.4, 1997-04, pp. : 187-193

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Abstract

Individualism-collectivism and power distance are among the dimensions of national culture frequently discussed in the leadership literature and in executive development programmes. Examines cross-cultural leadership implications of the likely interaction of collectivism and high power distance. Includes a call for more awareness of how collectivism and power distance may together influence workplace behaviour. Suggests that this awareness needs to be incorporated in cross-cultural leadership training and research agendas.