Leading International

The purpose of this assignment is to help you see that one's leadership style and effectiveness is culturally dependent. 

Assignment Overview - Assume that  you  are being sent to China to run a division of your company's overseas operations. Let’s assume that you were born and raised in the States and you have been managing for five years in your current position at a facility in the Midwest.   Now that you are going overseas you want to understand what the Chinese workers look for in a leader and what it will take to be a successful leader in China.   

I would like you to report on what it would take for you to be a successful manager in China.   You should write a briefing paper that identifies specifically:

· What do Chinese workers expect from their leaders?  What are some practical strategies that you will use when embracing this assignment to be successful?

· What business or cultural norms would you have to be aware of to lead successfully in this new environment?  

I do NOT want a paper that lists the history of China or philosophy about what someone "should do or might consider".  I am looking for an ACTION PLAN from you in a research paper.  What is it YOU will do?