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1) what cultures would be the most likely to perceive differences between managerial and leadership duties? What cultures would view them as the same? Use evidence to support your answer.

8) What is authentic leadership? What is ethically responsible leadership?

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1) A new-York based MNC is in the process of staffing a subsidiary in New Delhi, India. Why would it consider using expatriate managers in the unit? Local managers? Third-country managers?

3) what are the major common elements in an expat’s compensation package? Besides base pay, which would be most important to you? Why?

Respond

Michael Whitman

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3. Is there any relationship between company size and European managers’ attitude toward participative leadership styles? 

                It does seem as if there is a relationship between company size and managers’ attitude toward leadership styles. When it comes to smaller companies there was more support among managers. When it came to the belief that individuals have a capacity for leadership and initiative. When it comes to larger firms, they were more supportive of sharing information and objectives, with the use of internal control.

8. What is authentic leadership? What is ethically responsible leadership? 

                Authentic leaders are defined as by an all-encompassing package of personality traits, styles, behaviors, and credits. Shamir and Eilam suggests have four distinct characteristics for an authentic leader. 1. They do not fake their actions. 2. Driven from internal forces, 3. Are unique and guide based on personal beliefs, and 4. Act based on individual passion and values. Ethically responsible leadership is with ethical principles to provide the philosophical basis for responsible business practices. And the Leadership is the mechanism through which these principles become actionable.

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3. What are the major common elements in an expat’s compensation package? Besides base pay, which would be most important to you?

                There are five common items that are found in a compensation package. Base salary, benefits, allowances, incentives, and taxes. Besides base pay I think allowances would be the most important to me. Ensure that my family and I can maintain the same living standard would be very important to me and allowances allow that to happen.

5. why do expatriates return early? What can MNCs do to prevent this from happening? 

                There are a few reasons that expatriates return early one and the most common reason is family concerns. Which covers a spouse who has a hard time adapting to the new culture, or the wanting for children to be educated in their “home-country”. Another reason company restructuring. With how fast businesses adapt to an ever-changing market the job they were sent over for may not be needed anymore.

                A few ways to tackle the problem with the most common reason of family concerns would be during the selection process providing access to classes and other resources for the family to go ahead and start attempting to adapt to the new culture so it is not so much as a shock. Another way is to prepare packets of the local school systems both public and private. This would allow the employee to make a  more informed decision on what is being taught in school and if they would like their children to attend these schools.

Mauricio Guerrero

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3. Is there any relationship between company size and European managers’ attitude toward participative leadership styles?

The leader's behavior is critical in influencing the harmony and results of an organization. However, the leader's effect on subordinates is affected by a variety of elements. The nationality and age of the leader, as well as the size of the business, may all have an impact on a leader's leadership style.

8. What is authentic leadership? What is ethically responsible leadership?

Authentic leadership refers to a leadership style in which the leader concentrates on developing genuine relationships with his or her followers by being open and honest with them. In this case, the leader instills principles and ethics in his or her followers by becoming a follower of the same. People that are true leaders are upbeat, sincere, and encourage transparency.

Ethically responsible leadership is defined as leadership in which the leader does all acts in accordance with ethics and avoids taking actions or making decisions that are unethical or improper in any way.

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3. What are the major common elements in an expat’s compensation package? Besides base pay, which would be most important to you?

The base wage is a key component of the compensation package. Aside from the base income, the most essential aspect in the compensation package varies according to individual desire. However, allowances are the most significant since they allow expats to save the most money. A cost-of-living allowance, housing allowances, and relocation allowances assist expats in reducing their costs for these necessities. Married expats who migrated with their families might save money on their children's education.

5. why do expatriates return early? What can MNCs do to prevent this from happening?

The most typical reason for returning is to complete a previously agreed-upon tour of service. Other possible causes for returning include: expatriates dissatisfied with abroad assignment, expatriates want their children to attend school in their native nation, the spouse and children of expatriates do not wish to remain in the country, expatriates underperform in their abroad assignments.