Relational Mental Model
an Anglo-American culture would tend to forge a more participative and democratic style of leadership or management, often giving subordinates an opportunity to participate in decision-making. Nonetheless, a leader in an African or Asian setting would interact with subordinates in a more autocratic style. The leader would expect subordinates to follow instructions without questioning. This clearly shows how culture shapes relationships, interactions, and behavior. Question 2 Culture also influences interpersonal behavior (Dorfman et al., 2012). It may influence the extent to which individuals value interpersonal harmony, or have emotional involvement with others around them. In an African setting, for example, a… Continue Reading...