| lec # | TOPICS | subtopics |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Overview (PDF) | Set the baseline. What understanding of leaders and leadership has each of us already acquired? How does that reflect our global experiences? Identify Teams Introductory Presentation of each Team's Region: Geography, History, Regional Differences, Politics, Economic Issues Brief Overview of the Theories and Themes in this Course |
| 2 | Cultural Styles (PDF) | Universalism vs. Particularism Individualism vs. Collectivism Neutral vs. Emotional Achievement vs. Ascription Cross-cultural Dialogue |
| 3 | Social Dimensions (PDF) | Assertiveness Gender Differentiation Uncertainty Avoidance Power Distance Cross-cultural Dialogue |
| 4 | Orientation to Time and Space (PDF) | Focus on Past, Present or Future: Short or Long-term Horizon Monochronic or Polychronic Activities: Rigid or Fluid Schedules Space: Public, Private or Mixed Cross-cultural Dialogue |
| 5 | Leadership Effectiveness (PDF) | Leadership Traits Leadership Styles Presentation of Student Papers Critique of Course |