Leadership Style

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This paper presents a research proposal to identify pertinent traits that characterize effective leaders in various societal settings. The importance of these outcomes relates to the increasingly multicultural society in the United States and the forces that are fueling globalization of the marketplace. The paper provides a review of the relevant peer-reviewed and scholarly literature concerning organizational culture in general as well as a discussion of cultural aspects of organizational leadership. The paper also presents an assessment of the relationship between organizational leadership and society. A description of the methodology to be used for the study follows the assessment.

Outline:
Introduction
Aims and Objectives
Significance of the Study
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Description of the Study Approach
Data-gathering Method and Database of Study

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"Not only is it no longer true, but the very opposite seems to be actively occurring: Differences between our citizens, be they real, pseudo-cultural, substantial or insignificant are being used as catalysts to stratify the melting pot. Commonalties of our society are being ignored in favor of differences" (p. 23). These problems, though, are certainly not unique to the United States. Across Europe in general and the United Kingdom in particular, for example, multiculturalism is the theme and increasing social unrest has been the response. Consequently, Parvis (2003) first points out that, "In every society, community, and workplace alike, diversity is prominent," and then recommends, "We should not only focus on diversity within each culture, but also address cultural diversity as a national theme. Most diversity experts believe that the significant distinctions are race, ethnicity, culture, religion, language, nation of origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical abilities, occupation, and class".

Sample of Sources Used:

• Alvesson, M. (2002). Understanding organizational culture. London: Sage.
• Avolio, B. J. (2005). Leadership development in balance: Made/born. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
• Balmer, J. M. & Greyser, S. A. (2003). Revealing the corporation: Perspectives on identity, image, reputation, corporate branding, and corporate-level marketing: An anthology. New York: Routledge.
• Campbell, G. L. (2000). Of reason, morality, and ethics: The way of effective leadership in a 'multicultural society.' Journal of Power and Ethics, 1(1), 23.
• Chow, I. H. & Liu, S. S. (2007). Business strategy, organizational culture and performance outcomes in China's technology industry. Human Resource Planning, 30(2), 47.

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