Building competitive advantage in a global environment: leadership and the mindset

Abstract

Globalization has created an intense competitive environment. As a result, achieving competitive advantage has become the core argument in international management. Some scholars have argued that the development of global leaders is critical (Osland, Bird, & Mendenhall, 2006; Yukl, 2009), while others believe that the global mindset is the key to strategic advantage (Black, Morison, & Gregerson, 1999; Jeannet, 2000; Javidan, 2008). In this paper, we present a review of both literatures (i.e., global leadership and global mindset) to highlight that today's dynamic marketplace requires a shift in thinking. We conclude by drawing attention to existing gaps in these literatures, and shed light on an emerging integrative model of global leadership and mindset.

Citation

Khilji, S.E., Davis, E.B. and Cseh, M. (2010), "Building competitive advantage in a global environment: leadership and the mindset", Timothy, D., Torben, P. and Laszlo, T. (Ed.) The Past, Present and Future of International Business & Management (Advances in International Management, Vol. 23), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 353-373. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1571-5027(2010)00000230021