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¶ … Friend Become a Team Leader in a Foreign Country Recommend whether or not your friend should insert herself as a coach from the beginning. Provide a rationale for your response.

It is essential for the self-proclaimed coach to; firstly, understand the local environment before attempting to assist a friend to fit in such work context. It is essential, if people are to evolve as leaders, to understand that leadership differs from sheer management of work tasks and assignments. The self-perceptions of yester-years and the outdated models of leadership must be shed for modern day leaders to fit in the fast evolving work environment today. An ideal modern manager is one that has succeeded to shift attention from their position of authority to team dynamics and accomplishments. Such collective achievement should be their inspiration and satisfaction. The true nature of a modern day manager is anchored on the power derived from their ability to build trust among peers, guide reports and lead supervisors. Progressive managers obtain outcomes from their teams by facilitating positive motivation and encouraging and shaping a positive team spirit (Robert Mckinney, et al., 2013).

2. Determine two (2) conflicts that could possibly arise as a result of asking people to work on days of religious significance. Propose concrete solutions for these two (2) possible conflicts.

If a dedicated observant Jew is requested to attend to work assignments on a day such as Rosh Hashana, or even asking a staunch catholic to fit in a pantsuit uniform is going against their civil rights. It is a common occurrence nonetheless. They often happen because of ignorance, says Peterson. Various companies provide flexible hours or holidays for employees as time off to observe holidays that may not be recognized officially. There was a survey by the Society for Human Resource...

The Tanebbaum survey found that the employees that are offered flexible hours are more inclined to reporting to work if so required. The holidays that come at the end of the year have a higher propensity to stir emotions and reactions because the sensitivities are at their peak. These suggestions may help. Hypothetically, if you plan to hold a party at a resort in the neighborhood on a Friday evening, a Jew of Orthodox foundation with intention to go for sabbat would not be able to attend. Similarly, a Muslim who does not drink will feel out of place. On the other hand, the rest of the staff might perceive such people as being aloof or simply disloyal for failure to attend. Perceptions like these may affect one's career advancement prospects (Dori Meinert, 2013).
3. Determine whether or not cultural quirks could restrain the foreign manager from expressing his or her ideas readily. Provide a rationale for your response.

People in an organization should seek to understand the literal and underlying meaning of words and actions of their colleagues and seniors. If one fully understands the lingua and actions of their working environment, cultural issues should not be a serious impediment in one's actions. Parochialism is a term used to refer to narrow minded attitude. This is a situation in which one assumes that they must have their way. Managers may not see themselves as parochial. Instead, they are likely to believe that as people with wide perspective, they can acknowledge and appreciate the view of foreigners. The way westerners react to how Muslims express themselves is a typical example of parochial tendencies. The common expression by Muslim faithful to the effect that they will accomplish tasks or honor commitments subject to the will of God is perceived by many western managers as an excuse to provide for a possibility not to get the work done. This misconception is clearly a parochial viewpoint. The expression is only meant to demonstrate that humans are subject to God's power. In other words, the Muslims reckon that one cannot guarantee anything in absoluteness. Ultimately, the expression simply means that one will make effort to increase reliability and limit the chance of failure (Prof. Stefano Beggiora, 2014).

4. Determine two (2) actions that you can take in order to prepare yourself and your friend…

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Centre for Learning Innovation, 2008. Resolve cross-cultural misunderstandings, Strathfield NSW: State of New South Wales, Department of Education and Training.

Dori Meinert, 2013. Matters of Faith. Society for Human Resource Management, 1 December.

Jevan Soo, 2012. Multicultural Leadership Starts from Within, s.l.: Harvard Business Review.

Prof. Stefano Beggiora, 2014. Managing Cultural Differences in International Business. University of Venice - Working Paper.
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