5Q.docx5.1 Discussion: Masculinity vs. Femininity Societies (Part B)
1. Review the video "10 Minutes with Geert Hofstede on Masculinity vs. Femininity." (https://youtu.be/Pyr-XKQG2CM)
2. Review the PowerPoint on Masculinity vs. Femininity.
4. By the end of this workshop, read and critically respond to at least two of your classmates.
a. Consider their groupings of masculine and feminine traits as compared to your own.
b. Explore differences in perspective and ask clarifying questions of your classmates.
c. Evaluate the descriptions, examples, and characterizations provided in the posts of your classmates related to the application of a Christian worldview to global business.
d. Offer alternate perspectives and provide additional clarifying commentary to add to the discussion.
5. Each response should be at least 150 words.
5.2 Discussion: Assess Your Cultural Profile (Part B)
1. By the end of this workshop, read and critically respond to at least two of your classmates.
a. Consider comparing and contrasting your assessment to your classmate's assessments.
2. Each response should be at least 150 words.
Peer Review are attached separately
5.3 Discussion: Multicultural Competence (Part A)
1. Review the video "10 Minutes with Geert Hofstede on the Importance of an International Perspective." (https://youtu.be/4mpcyxSdUcw)
2. Examine the PowerPoint The Importance of an International Perspective.
3. Read "The Challenge of Multicultural Management in Global Projects."
4. Review the webpage "Nokia: Our offices."
5. Read "Why #hashtags rule and how to use them properly".
6. Navigate to the discussion below and post a substantive response in support of multicultural competence as a necessary management skill.
a. In your initial post, be sure to present your most compelling arguments for multicultural competence as a necessary management skill.
b. Be sure to provide research to support your position.
7. Select a global location for Nokia Corporation outside of North America.
a. Create a multicultural competent hashtag for the Nokia global location you chose and explains its meaning and significance.
8. Your initial response should:
a. Be 200–300 words in length.
b. Include a minimum of two properly cited references from academic sources. For questions on APA style, go to the APA Style Guide.
5.4 Discussion: Long Term vs. Short Term Orientation (Part A)
1. Watch the following videos:
a. "10 Minutes with Geert Hofstede on Long versus Short Term Orientation" (https://youtu.be/H8ygYIGsIQ4)
b. "Alexandre Havard on Virtuous Leadership" (https://youtu.be/J0JZDasIyjg)
c. "How to Identify a Good Leader - 5 minutes with Prof. Alexandre Havard" (https://youtu.be/BmccTif0P8M)
2. Review the Hofstede on Long versus Short Term Orientation PowerPoint and the chart illustrated in the "Background Information" section above.
3. Navigate to the discussion below and post a substantive response to the following questions:
a. Discuss which of the two types of orientation, "long term vs. short term," is most likely to be adopted by a virtuous leader.
b. Provide an example of a virtuous organization that uses either of the two (long term or short term) orientation.
c. Share a Bible verse that helps support a virtuous leader and organization.
4. Your initial response should:
a. Be 200–300 words in length
b. Include a minimum of two properly cited references from academic sources. For questions on APA style, go to the APA Style Guide.
5.5 Assignment: #KimberlyClark Corporation
1. View the webpage "Global Locations" of Kimberly-Clark.
2. Select a global location for Kimberly-Clark Corporation outside of North America.
3. Use Country Comparison Tool for Hofstede’s Dimensions to review a comparison of the United States and the global location you selected.
4. Write a five-page paper utilizing APA format. For questions on APA style, go to the APA Style Guide.
5. Include the following information in your paper:
a. Describe Kimberly-Clark Corporation in the country you selected.
b. Explain two key characteristics of doing business in the country you selected.
c. Include a country comparison between the United States and the country you selected.
d. How might knowing the comparison of long- and short-term orientation influence a global manager's decision making?
e. Describe the culture's management styles in the country you selected. Has Kimberly-Clark Corporation incorporated these styles within the global location you chose? If so, explain using evidence from research. If not, what suggestions would you give a manager at the selected location to help them succeed?
f. What managerial challenges might arise when integrating a Christian worldview at Kimberly-Clark Corporation in the global location you chose?
6. Include a minimum of five properly cited research sources.
