Assignment 4. Global Intellectual Capital - Cognitive Complexity

Review the material below and answer the following questions:

• Cognitive complexity implications for competitive advantage (Journal of Business Research, Cheng and Chang, 3 pages, very academic and very short article)

• Leading with Competence: Problem Solving by Leaders (Executive Forum, Thomas Bateman, 7 pages, a good read) 

• Preparing for a Crisis in Sudan (Mini-case study from the GM book)

• Optional: GM Book Ch. 3 Cognitive Complexity

1 What experiences in your personal and professional life contributed to your score on cognitive complexity? How do you feel about your scores and are any of these GMI dimensions a focal point for you to develop going forward?

2 How does this material help you, personally, enhance your global mindset capabilities and be a more effective leader and manager? Be specific by referring to the articles.

3 If you were Ravi, how do you think you would have handled this crisis situation? What resources would you have wished you had if you were Ravi?

4 Optional: If you purchased the Global Mindset e-text, complete at least one of the recommendations/activities from the cognitive complexity chapter to improve your competence in this dimension of global mindset, and share what you learned with your teammates. If the activity you chose requires a longer process, share with your teammates how much progress you’ve made.

Post answers to all the questions proposed in the assignment by 5:30pm 3/6/2018

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