Prelims
Developing Multicultural Leadership Using Knowledge Dynamics and Cultural Intelligence
ISBN: 978-1-83549-433-2, eISBN: 978-1-83549-432-5
Publication date: 30 May 2024
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Paiuc, D. (2024), "Prelims", Developing Multicultural Leadership Using Knowledge Dynamics and Cultural Intelligence, Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. i-xv. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83549-432-520241015
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Copyright © 2024 Dan Paiuc. Published under exclusive licence by Emerald Publishing Limited
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Developing Multicultural Leadership using Knowledge Dynamics and Cultural Intelligence
Endorsements
A fascinating book on the role played by cultural intelligence and knowledge dynamics in developing multicultural leadership. The book is supported by complex research performed by Dr Dan Paiuc and a wealth of literature. It is the first book to reveal the importance of cultural intelligence and knowledge dynamics in the contemporary global multicultural business environment.
—Professor Emeritus Constantin Brătianu, UNESCO Department for Business Administration, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania. President of the International Association for Knowledge Management, University of Padua, Italy
Leadership in a multicultural environment is a critical job of managers in today's global organizations. Dan Paiuc's research and insights shed light on the topic and will be a benefit to both managers and fellow researchers.
—David Rogers, Columbia Business School. Author, The Digital Transformation Roadmap
The retail world has multiple examples of large, seemingly competent companies, dominant in their own markets, who fail when entering new markets and countries. It is often the subtle, not recognized, cultural differences that result in failed enterprises. There is much to learn regarding diverse cultural environments.
—Jim Inglis, Author, Breakthrough retailing – how a bleeding orange culture can change everything. President, Inglis Retailing. Past Executive Vice President, The Home Depot
In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, multicultural leadership has become a necessity. This book, based on a comprehensive study, delves into the impact of cultural intelligence and knowledge dynamics on multicultural leadership. It not only offers valuable insights for practitioners in the discipline but also contributes to academic research and guides organizations in identifying the competencies required for effective multicultural leadership. A must-read for those seeking to navigate diverse cultural contexts and drive business performance.
—Irina Leca, CEO & Co-Founder, Nooka Space
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Developing Multicultural Leadership using Knowledge Dynamics and Cultural Intelligence
By
Dan Paiuc
United Kingdom – North America – Japan – India – Malaysia – China
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Disclaimer
In this publication, the author articulates his viewpoint and presents ideas based on his doctoral research. Its purpose is to offer guidance about the topics addressed. This publication is intended to serve as a sole basis for further academic studies and also for enhancing and optimising the decision-making of practitioners within multicultural contexts. The author disclaims any responsibility for liability or risks which is incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the use of any of the content of this book.
List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
- AMOS
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Analysis of Moment Structures
- CB-SEM
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Covariance-Based Structural Equation Modeling
- CEO
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Chief Executive Officer
- CQ
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Cultural Intelligence
- d.i.y
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Do It Yourself
- DV
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Dependent Variable
- E-commerce
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Electronic Commerce
- GDPR
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General Data Protection Regulation
- IF
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Individual Factors
- IV
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Independent Variable
- KD
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Knowledge Dynamics
- ML
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Multicultural Leadership
- OC
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Organizational Context
- PLS-SEM
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Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling
- SEM
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Structural Equation Modeling
- SmartPLS
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Software Tools for (PLS-SEM)
- SPSS
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Statistical Package for the Social Science
- VOSViewer
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Visualization of Similarities Software
About the Author
Dan Paiuc is a PhD graduate researcher in Management at the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration, Romania, a C-level practitioner within the international retail scene, a keynote speaker, and a humanitarian.
Preface
Background
The importance of effectively working in diverse cultural contexts is becoming increasingly evident, especially in today's interconnected global society. In addition, 90% of the most influential business executives from 68 nations have identified multicultural leadership as the top priority for the senior management teams of the 21st century. In front of a workforce more multicultural than ever before, with people from various ethnic, racial, and cultural environments, leaders need to navigate cultural and societal differences and build on them. Since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic on March 11, 2020, the work-from-anywhere phenomenon has conquered the globe and propelled multicultural leadership to become the new standard in today's fast-paced and polycentric world. Taking this into account, a considerable amount of emphasis was placed on the factors that impact and influence multicultural leadership in an effort to explain the interconnections that would maximize results and promote a healthier company's culture and growth.
Purpose
This book aims to investigate the impact and effects of cultural intelligence and knowledge dynamics on multicultural leadership in an organizational context. It seeks to contribute to a greater comprehension of the factors influencing multicultural leadership and driving business performance. Ultimately, this research could be valuable in helping organizations identify the competencies and characteristics required for effective multicultural leadership and providing guidance on cultivating and leveraging these qualities. Furthermore, aside from providing support to practitioners within the multicultural leadership arena, this study's primary objective is to share significant insights with other cross-disciplinary researchers and students. This book can inform and build future topic-related research and educational endeavors by disseminating the findings and contributing to the body of knowledge on multicultural leadership.
Methods
After a systemic and bibliometric literature review, the methodology was based on mixed-methods research. In the first phase, during our qualitative analysis, we approached 15 multicultural leaders as subjects of study and conducted semi-structured interviews. Through this, we better understood how cultural intelligence and knowledge dynamics affect and impact multicultural leadership. We conducted a thematic content analysis in conjunction with a cross-case and network analysis to ascertain the similarities and differences between the cases. A quantitative analysis based on 396 validated questionnaires with global amplitude has been carried out in order to provide more robust evidence not only on the influence of cultural intelligence, knowledge dynamics, and organizational context on multinational leadership but also in regards the possible influence of knowledge dynamics and organizational context on cultural intelligence.
As a constructive result of the presented analysis, four of the five main hypothesized relationships fit and validate the proposed model.
Conclusions
According to the study's findings, cultural intelligence, knowledge dynamics, and organizational context are the main vectors of multinational leadership with demonstrated impacting roles. Also, the influence of knowledge dynamics on cultural intelligence was investigated and proven, while our research did not positively showcase the direct connection between organizational context and cultural intelligence. The results of this study make significant contributions to both the academic community and the business world. In terms of academic research, being the first study to examine how organizational context, knowledge dynamics, and cultural intelligence affect multicultural leadership paved the way for subsequent studies related to the enhancements of global management. From the business perspective, our book provides multicultural leadership with new levers to maximize revenues and accelerate growth while building on an agile company's culture.
Acknowledgments
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my professor, coordinator, and mentor, Dr Constantin Brătianu, for his guidance, expertise, and continuous support throughout my PhD journey and last academic years. His insightful feedback, encouragement, fairness, kindness, and generosity have been invaluable and significantly shaped this book. The enduring legacy of his influence on my present and future self is a steadfast reality.
I also extend my thanks to my wife Ira, my sons Alexandru and Ian, and my parents Magda and Florentin – for their unwavering support and love throughout this process. Their encouragement, endless belief, and sacrifice have helped me finalize the book you're reading.
Finally, I would like to acknowledge all those who have contributed in various ways to my book, including my professors, colleagues, associates, students, and friends. I am grateful for their constructive exchanges, criticism, and thoughtful comments, which have helped refine my work.
Thank you all for your invaluable support.
Dan Paiuc