Assessment: Culture, Diversity, and Multiculturalism

Overview

In 3-4 pages, define the terms cultural intelligence, multiculturalism, and diversity; then analyze the importance of these concepts in effective global leadership. Describe strategies for improving cultural intelligence.

Note: Creating a global leadership development plan requires specific thought processes. The assessments in this course are presented in a specific sequence and must be completed in order.

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

Competency 2: Analyze the concepts of cultural intelligence, multiculturalism and diversity for effective global leadership.

Explain the meaning of cultural intelligence, multiculturalism, and diversity from a global leadership perspective.

Analyze the importance of cultural intelligence, multiculturalism, and diversity in effective global leadership.

Competency 3: Analyze strategies and best practices for ongoing personal and professional global leadership development.

Describe strategies for improving cultural intelligence and comprehension of multiculturalism and diversity.

Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is professional and consistent with expectations of the business professions.

Correctly format citations and references using current APA style.

Write content clearly and logically with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics

As you prepare to complete this assessment, you may want to think about other related issues to deepen your understanding or broaden your viewpoint. You are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community. Note that these questions are for your own development and exploration and do not need to be completed or submitted as part of your assessment.

What is the difference between cultural intelligence and cultural sensitivity?

What are the benefits to individuals, teams, and organizations when leaders demonstrate high levels of cultural intelligence?

Resources

Suggested Resources

The resources provided here are optional and support the assessment. You may use other resources of your choice to prepare for this assessment; However, you will need to ensure that they are appropriate, credible, and valid. They provide helpful information about the topics in this unit. The MBA-FP6026 - The Global Leader Library Guide can help direct your research, and the Supplemental Resources and Research Resources, both linked from the left navigation menu in your courseroom, provide additional resources to help support you.

Cultural Intelligence, Multiculturalism, and Diversity Issues

These articles discuss issues of cultural intelligence, multiculturalism, and diversity in a global business environment and may be useful in completing this assessment.

Bishop, W. H. (2013). The elements of leadership in a global environment. Global Business & Organizational Excellence, 32(5), 78-85.

DeLancey, R. M. (2013). Employees' perceptions of multiculturalism and diversity in multinational corporations. African Journal of Business Management, 7(36), 3559-3574.

Murmu, N. (2014). Cultural diversity in global workforce: Issues and challenges. Review of HRM, 3, 67-72. Rockstuhl, T., Seiler, S., Ang, S., Van Dyne, L., & Annen, H. (2011). Beyond general intelligence (IQ) and emotional intelligence (EQ); The role of cultural intelligence (CQ) on cross-border leadership effectiveness in a globalized world. Journal of Social Issues, 67(4), 825-840.

Bantu-Gomez, M. (2014). The role of culture, language, and ethics in global business. European Scientific Journal, May Special Edition, 231-242.

Northouse, P. G. (2016). Leadership: Theory and practice (7th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Available from the bookstore.

Chapter 16, "Culture and Leadership," pages 427-462.

Assessment Instructions

The very nature of global business requires leaders to develop cultural intelligence and understand the importance of multiculturalism and diversity in a global business environment.

Preparation

For this assessment, you will define the concepts of cultural intelligence, multiculturalism, and diversity, and analyze how they contribute to effective global leadership. Search the Capella library and the Internet for recent, relevant articles on the topics of cultural intelligence, multiculturalism and diversity in global organizations. You will need at least 3 resources to support your work in this assignment.

Organize this assessment logically, using headings and sub-headings appropriately. Include a title page and reference page, and follow APA guidelines for all citations and references.

Requirements

Within your assessment, complete the following:

Explain the meaning of the terms cultural intelligence, multiculturalism, and diversity from a global leadership perspective.

Analyze the importance of these concepts or competencies in effective global leadership.

Compare the ways different countries and cultures conduct business. (Please keep this limited to 3-4 countries or cultures, including the United States.)

Describe the demographics of today's workforce.

Provide examples (at least two) of situations in which misunderstandings related to culture could occur.

Describe strategies for improving cultural intelligence and expanding comprehension of multiculturalism and diversity.

Additional Requirements

Include a title page and reference page.

Number of pages: 3-4 not including title page and reference page. Number of resources: At least 3.

APA format for citations and references. Times New Roman font, 12 point.

Double-spaced.

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