Leadership and organizational culture in global strategy

Prompt: How can leaders leverage culture and strategic choices within their organizations, and why are these elements essential for fostering collaboration in a globalized economy? Please review Chapter 4 in Cengage- Emphasizing Institutions, Cultures and Ethics Pages 81-97 and any additional outside resources needed in preparation for your response. Course Text: Global Strategy- 5th edition- 2022- By Mike W. Peng- E-Textbook ISBN: 978-0-357-51236-4 Assignment Overview: In this written assignment, you will examine the role of organizational culture and strategic decision-making in effective global leadership. Your analysis should explore how leaders intentionally use culture as a strategic assetshaping behavior, guiding decisions, and supporting collaboration across diverse teams. You will also connect these insights to at least one relevant business or leadership theory (e.g., Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions, Strategic Choice Theory, Transformational Leadership, Contingency Theory, or Resource-Based View). Strengthen your discussion by integrating real-world examples from global companies, entrepreneurs, or leadership scenarios that demonstrate how cultural alignment and strategic choices impact organizational outcomes, cross-cultural collaboration, and competitive advantage. 1. Assignment Guidelines: Length: Write a 34-page paper, double-spaced, using a standard 12-point font (e.g., Times New Roman). 2. Focus: Your paper should clearly explain: How leaders make strategic cultural choices that influence organizational performance, why culture and strategy must align to encourage collaboration in a global marketplace and How theory supports real-world practice. 3. Five Dimensions of Culture: Choose one cultural Dimension (e.g., Hofstedes Cultural Dimensions and explain how it helps leaders navigate the complexities of living and working in a global community. 4. Connections: Clearly link the chosen theory to practical applications in global business scenarios, emphasizing the importance of strategic choices. 5. Examples: Use at least one real-world example to demonstrate the relevance of the theory to contemporary global challenges. 6. Structure: Organize your paper into the following sections to follow the above 5 numbers using headers. 7. Citations: Include in-text citations and a reference list in APA format for any sources used. Submission Details: Deadline: Submit the assignment by 11:59pm ET on Sunday. Submission Format: Upload the assignment as a Word or PDF file to the courses learning management system (LMS). Submit the Academic Honesty & Integrity Document with your assignment provided in the Resources Tab, located under the Coursework Header if AI is used in any manner. OML 403: Assignment #1 Grading Rubric (50 Points): Criteria Points Content and Analysis 20 points Clear explanation of the business theory and its connection to culture & strategic choices in global settings. Use of Examples 10 points Real-world example effectively illustrates the application of the theory. Organization and Clarity 10 points Logical structure, well-organized sections, and clarity of ideas. APA Citations and References 5 points Proper use of in-text citations and reference formatting. Grammar and Mechanics 5 points Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. This assignment aligns with the Student Learning Outcome #4: Identify cultural dimensions that influence communication and collaboration, helping students connect theoretical frameworks to practical global leadership challenges.