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Defining the content domain of intercultural competence for global leaders

Bird, Allan, Mendenhall, Mark, Stevens, Michael J., Oddou, Gary·2010·Journal of Managerial Psychology
DOI 10.1108/02683941011089107
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Purpose Research on expatriation and global leadership has been characterized by wide variations in defining what constitutes intercultural competence. Greater progress can be achieved if a comprehensive definition of the intercultural competence domain can be established, particularly with regard to the specific context of global leadership. This paper aims to focus on the issues. Design/methodology/approach The authors conduct an extensive review of the global leadership and expatriation literatures, integrating and synthesizing prior theoretical and empirical efforts to develop a comprehensive domain definition for intercultural competence in the context of global leadership. Findings The domain of intercultural competence in the context of global leadership comprised three dimensions – perception management, relationship management and self management. Each dimension is characterized by facets that further delineate aspects of intercultural competence. Research limitations/implications The domain definition of intercultural competence for global leadership appears to be well supported in prior theoretical and empirical work focusing on expatriation and global leadership; however that work was fragmented in nature. A test of the comprehensive model, i.e. all three dimensions and 17 facets, is called for, as well as the validation of an instrument that measures them. Originality/value The paper integrates and synthesizes the extensive body of theoretical and empirical work…

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Authors
Bird, A., Mendenhall, M., Stevens, M. J., & Oddou, G.
Affiliations
  • Northeastern University (US)
  • University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (US)
  • Weber State University (US)
  • California State University, San Marcos (US)
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Venue
Journal of Managerial Psychology
Publisher
Emerald
Published
2010-11-09
Volume
25
Issue
8
Pages
810-828
ISSN
0268-3946 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1108/02683941011089107
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W1966166512
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309
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  • Social Sciences › Communication › International Student and Expatriate Challenges
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Business and International Management › Global and Cross-Cultural Management
  • Social Sciences › Communication › Language, Communication, and Linguistic Studies
Keywords
intercultural competence, global leadership, expatriation, perception management, relationship management, self-management, cross-cultural management, leadership skills

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