- You will take the GlobeSmart Cultural Assessment. Please register with your NEU email address at https://www.aperianglobal.com/register/ and follow the instructions to take the assessment.
Begin by clicking the tab titled “GlobeSmart Profile” at the top left.
Complete the survey. Don’t game the system – be honest with your responses.
Once the survey is complete, review each of the five dimensions of culture and where you fit within each one. How do you compare relative to the five dimensions (Independent vs Interdependent, Egalitarian vs Status, Risk vs Certainty, Direct vs Indirect, Task vs Relationship)? Do you agree with the assessment results?
Click the “Overview” tab at the top and read the explanation for each dimension.
Click the “Compare” tab and relate your profile against your home country and at least about 4 other countries. Two of these countries should be geographically near your immediate home country and the other two should be located on the opposite side of the world. For instance, if you live in China, you might select India, Vietnam, Australia, South Korea, or Japan in the set that most resembles your home country. You should then consider selecting Britain, United States, Canada, Brazil, or Peru in the other set.
- Seek information from GlobeSmart on how your style aligns with the various countries in your comparison list.
- If you were to be assigned to work in any of the four countries you investigated, what adjustments would you need to make to your leadership style? Create a Personal Leadership Profile that will best support your work in any of these countries or help you to work at home more effectively with expatriates from these countries.
- What conclusions can you draw about your global leadership skills after completing the GlobeSmart Assessment?
- Your paper should be 4 – 5 pages (APA format, double-spaced, 12 font) excluding coversheet and references.
