LEADERSHIP ISSUES IN GLOBALIZATIONSubmitted by:Shivani(082)Nameesha(091)

GLOBALIZATIONGlobalizationrefers to the increasing unification of the world's economic order through reduction of such barriers to international trade as tariffs, export fees, and import quotas. The goal is to increase material wealth, goods, and services through an international division of labor by efficiencies catalyzed by international relations, specialization and competition.

LEADERSHIPLeadershipis the use of non-coercive influence to shape or direct the activities of a group towards group goals.Effective leadership is the ability to successfully integrate and maximize available resources within the internal and external environmentfor the attainment oforganizational or societal goals."

Trait characteristics of successful leadersAdaptable to situationsAlert to the social environmentAmbitiousAssertiveCooperativeDesiciveDependableEnergeticPersistenceTolerant of stress

Leadership TheoriesTHE FIEDLER CONTINGENCY THEORYLeaders effectiveness depends on the situationAnd it is determined by:* task versus leadership effectiveness* favorableness of the situation- leader member relations- task structure- leader position power

THE PATH-GOAL THEORY OF LEADERSHIP

The leader should clarify paths to goal attainment.4 kinds of leader behavior:- directive leadership- supportive leadership- participative leadership- achievement oriented leadership

THE TRANSFORMATIONAL APPROACH TO LEADERSHIP

Inspire new ways of thinking, stimulates learning experiences, and transmitting a sense of mission.Such leaders have:- vision- symbolism- empowerment- intellectual stimulation- integrity

Globalization has affected leadership throughMarket and customer baseInternational employee transfer ratesAn increase in opportunitiesPlanningPersonnel

LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO BE SUCCESSFUL GLOBALLYStrong business knowledge Awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences and standards CourageCommitmentGood work ethicsPersonal and professional integrity.

Leaders must develop glocal literacyPolitical literacyEconomic literacyCultural literacyMoral literacyInformation literacyOrganizational literacySpiritual and religious literacy