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Perceptions of effective leadership among Central Eurasian managers: A cultural convergence-divergence examination within a globalization context

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  • Ford, David Jr.
  • Ismail, Kiran M.

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The purpose of this study is to report on a research project that examined the responses of leaders from eight Central Eurasian countries concerning their perceptions of work-related values of effective organizational leaders. The respondents were participants in a two-week leadership development program held in Istanbul, Turkey. Content analysis of interview protocols and SYMLOG assessment methodology were used to explore two inter-related research questions regarding effective leadership concepts. The results yielded a profile of effective leadership for those interested in working in cross-national settings. The results also provided a cursory indication of the extent of trends in the processes of globalization and cultural convergence of Central Eurasian values, norms, and practices toward those of Western cultures regarding how effective leadership in organizations ought to be executed.

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  • Ford, David Jr. & Ismail, Kiran M., 2006. "Perceptions of effective leadership among Central Eurasian managers: A cultural convergence-divergence examination within a globalization context," Journal of International Management, Elsevier, vol. 12(2), pages 158-180, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:intman:v:12:y:2006:i:2:p:158-180
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