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E. C. IkonneBecoming a Leader in Product Developmenthttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-7298-5_3

3. Making Sense of Cultural Plurality

Ebenezer C. Ikonne1  
(1)
Mableton, GA, USA
 
National Culture and Its Dimensions
Power Distance
Individualism
Masculinity-Femininity
Uncertainty Avoidance
Long-Term Versus Short-Term Orientation
Indulgence Versus Restraint
Are Cultural Dimensions Useful?
What Makes an Outstanding Leader?
Becoming a Multicultural Leader
Takeaways

Traditions are the guideposts driven deep in our subconscious minds. The most powerful ones are those we can’t even describe, aren’t even aware of.

—Ellen Goodman1

A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in ...

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