Challenges in leading cross-cultural teams

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
  • Task, objectives, motivation
  • Methodical approach
  • Structure of work
• Fundamentals of theory
  • Culture frameworks
    • Definitions
    • Culture dimensions of Hofstede
    • Culture dimensions of GLOBE
    • Evaluation of cultural frameworks
  • Cross-cultural teams
    • Definition
    • Team model and evaluation
    • Team development
    • Team processes and dynamics
    • Problem factors in cross-cultural teamwork
  • Leadership
    • Definition
    • Leadership styles
    • Leadership styles according to cultural standards
    • Tasks, competences and challenges of leaders
  • Summary of theory
• Empirical investigation
  • Method of expert interview
    • Characterisation
    • Advantages and disadvantages
    • Structure and design of question guide
    • Selection of interviewees
    • Conducting interviews and collection of data
  • Method of qualitative content analysis
    • Characterisation
    • Advantages and disadvantages
    • Transcription of data
    • Procedure of analysis
  • Results
  • Discussion
    • Comparison of interview results
    • Comparison of interview results with theory
    • Summarising interpretation
  • Limitations of investigation

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This work aims to investigate the impact of cultural differences on leadership and teamwork in cross-cultural settings. It focuses on understanding how cultural frameworks, leadership styles, and team dynamics interact within diverse teams. By analyzing the experiences of professionals in cross-cultural collaborations, the study seeks to identify common challenges and potential solutions for effective teamwork and leadership in a globalized context.

• Influence of cultural differences on leadership styles
• Impact of culture on team dynamics and processes
• Challenges and strategies for effective cross-cultural teamwork
• Analysis of theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence regarding cultural differences
• Application of qualitative research methods to understand real-world experiences of cross-cultural collaboration

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction establishes the research objective, methodological approach, and structure of the work. Chapter 2 delves into fundamental theoretical concepts related to culture, cross-cultural teams, and leadership, providing a comprehensive overview of relevant frameworks and models. This chapter includes a discussion of culture dimensions, team dynamics, and various leadership styles, examining their significance in cross-cultural contexts. The empirical investigation section presents the methods employed in the research, focusing on expert interviews and qualitative content analysis. This section describes the research design, participant selection, data collection, and analysis procedures, providing a detailed account of the methodology used. The results section presents the key findings from the interviews, analyzing the challenges and strategies identified by participants in cross-cultural collaborations. Finally, the discussion section compares the interview results with existing theory, offering interpretations and insights into the impact of cultural differences on leadership and teamwork in practice.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of this work include: cross-cultural teams, leadership styles, cultural frameworks (Hofstede, GLOBE), team dynamics, challenges, strategies, qualitative research, expert interviews, content analysis, and globalized workplaces.