The Interactions between Culture, Global Mindset and Leadership in Global Context

Authors

  • Amin Vakilbashi Faculty of Management, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Campus Johor Bahru, Malaysia
  • Wan Khairuzzaman Bin Wan Ismail UTM International Business School (UTM-IBS), Menara Razak, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Mozhdeh Mokhber UTM International Business School (UTM-IBS), Menara Razak, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to identify the effects of cultural characteristics and mindset of leaders on leadership attributes in global business environment. An extensive literature review has been done. Subsequently, a conceptual model is developed to demonstrate the interactions between culture dimensions, global mindset and leadership styles. It was found that cultural values provide a foundation for the development of intercultural sensitivity and intercultural competence of a leader. On the other hand, it is imperative for leaders to develop a global mindset in order to lead in global context.

Keywords:

Culture, Global mindset, Leadership

Published

2014-08-20

How to Cite

Vakilbashi, A. ., Ismail, W. K. B. W. ., & Mokhber, M. . (2014). The Interactions between Culture, Global Mindset and Leadership in Global Context. Journal of Social Economics Research, 1(8), 191–197. Retrieved from https://archive.conscientiabeam.com/index.php/35/article/view/1306

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 8 (2014)

Section

Articles