SOC SCI Chapter 1

Personality

combination of characteristics and behaviours that shape an individuals distinctive adaptation to life

personality characteristics

30% genetic

identity

a complex concept that encompasses how an individuals perceive themselves in relation to others

identity crisis

issues that occur when an individual is faced with conflicting cultural values and belief or struggle to integrate their own culture background into their identity

social identity

aspects people have in common with other from the same group (eg: gender, sexual identity etc)

leadership identity

individuals perception of themselves as a leader compared to how others, especially how subordinates perceive them

self awareness

a quality that enhances ones understanding of themselves and other to allow them to navigate complex situations

cosmopolitanism

social attitude advocating a global community and the recognition of shared humanity across cultures, countries and frontiers

global identity

sense of self that transcends national and cultural boundaries

global citizenship

individuals view their responsibilities and rights as extending beyond a national scale

global mindset

being globally mobile, maintaining an international lifestyle without permanence

digital nomad

anyone who can work anywhere through a laptop/computer

3rd culture kid

someone who has spent a considerable part of their childhood outside of parents culture.

cosmopolitan elite

highly educated, multilingual individual that has spend considerable time in other countries

cultural responses

rely on terminology and body language to assess counterparts

active listening

the practice of preparing to listen, observe and provide verbal and non verbal feedback

stereotype

judgements of others based on out perception of the group to which they belong

american stereotype of brits

prim, fussy, condescending

european stereotype of americans

vulgar, uncultureed

cultural sensitivity

the knowledge, awareness and acceptance of other culture and other cultural identities

cross cultural competence

the knowledge skills and motivation that enable individuals to adapt effectively in cross cultural environments

top sports

soccer, cricket, field hockey - all from England/UK, probably because of colonisation.

top countries for relocation

canada, japan, spain

what are the 5 types of global managers

expatriates, global entrepreneurs, home country manager, frequent flyers, virtual global manager

what are expatriates

long term relocation of parent company managers to foreign states to manage business assets

why are expats beneficial for the company?

allows parent company to maintain close supervision of the assets in other states

What are foreign born managers in the united states

People not from the US, working as managers in the US

problems foreign born managers might face

having to over-americanise their habits because of increasing xenophobia in the work place

what are problems that expats can develop while working abroad

when they are working in positions against the interest of their native countries

why does the US National Labs need expats/foreign workers?

to remain competitive, foreign workers bring different skills and talent

Who was Dermot Boden

He launched Life is Good campaign for F1 with Korean company LG

why did Dermot Boden get terminated?

did not respect korean work culture and showed insufficient respect for korean customers. the management returned back to a C-Suite

what is a global entrepreneur

companies who are born global, seek the worlds best suppliers and manufacturing locations by using local talent

what do global entrepreneurs do?

cross borders to seek competition, conduct in business that takes place in more than one country

personality of global entrepreneurs

capitalists who seek efficiency

benefits or producing products in south east asia

lower wages for employees - decrease cost

there are government incentives, fewer regulations

what are the concerns that exist regarding the fraying of national cultures and languages

cultural differences will soon disappear entirely.

what is actually happening with national cultures and languages?

global business accentuate divergent local customes conventions and business practices.

many cultures are fighting to maintain their cultures, history and language,

what is a home country manager

managers in foreign states who are natives of those stats, and understand the cultures, & knowledge of indigenous cultures is vital in foreign countries

benefits of home country managers

ability to talk in local/foreign languages

why might american diplomats benefit from home country managers

iamerican diplomats often rely on interpreters, but who actually knows what the interpretor is saying?????

who is a prominent home country manager?

Roos Decker - he can speak multiple languages - research more

who are frequent flyer

extended expats who feel like they spend more time in the air than ground

who does frequent flyers include

managers who are unwilling to take their families to long term expat assignments, but are interest in shorter international opportunities

what should frequent flyers do

acquaint themselves with important cultural issies to avoid potential arrest and imprisonment

what are virtual global managers

managers who work around the globe virtualy.

benefits of globalisation

increase interaction and integration amongst peoples, companies and governments worldwide

enhanced international trade and brought heightened wealth around the world, along with the employment opportunities eg IT

Where can globalisations be viewed as a threat

Economic prosperity, political sovereign, cultural identity

what is globalisation replacing

import and export economy

what do industry leaders consider before authorising questionable strategic moves

profit, people and places

what is DEI

Diversity, equality and inclusivity programs designed to create work places that are welcoming and supportive for all people of all backgrounds

why can DEI be seen as good?

help employees understand importance of diversity

"diversity is being invited to the party, inclusion is being asked to dance"