Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine senior leadership behaviors across samples of Chinese, Indian, and Western chief executive officers (CEOs).Design/methodology/approach – In this exploratory study, 101 CEOs from three different business contexts were interviewed to understand the leadership demands of widely different business and cultural contexts and the competencies associated with effective performance. The specific situations addressed by leaders were identified.Findings – The authors found some common characteristics of outstanding CEOs across contexts, such as results orientation/achievement drive and forward thinking. There are also distinctive competencies manifested in the three cultures. While Indian CEOs are more likely to display consideration of the welfare of their nation in business decisions, Chinese CEOs uniquely influence for mutual benefit as well as criticizing themselves. Western CEOs, use interpersonal understanding and talent management.Research limitations/implicat...
This paper studies challenges faced by MNEs in emerging markets with a special focus on social responsibility issues. The emerging markets present great opportunities for MNEs in terms of huge consumer base, high demand for products and services and new business avenues. However, whether they are domestic or foreign, multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating in emerging markets face a variety of complex and multifaceted challenges. These challenges range from company-specific, to country-specific and global-specific issues. In broader terms challenges include MNEs' decision to pursue: growth paths; strategic direction; new management approach; risk management approach; and, social responsibility policies. The real challenge for MNEs is to achieve sustainable growth and profitability in these emerging markets while contributing explicitly and consistently to the overall well-being of the human-being.
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