Leo supervises a global team of project members based in multiple countries. Maria is Brazilian, Jean-Paul is French, Amit is Egyptian, and Xiang is Chinese. Leo is American and is based in the United States. In the light on the findings of the GLOBE project, which team members can be expected to respond most favorably when Leo exhibits high levels of initiating structure?
A) Jean-Paul and Xiang
B) Amit and Xiang
C) Maria and Jean-Paul
D) Amit and Maria
E) Xiang and Amit

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the GLOBE project findings, French and Chinese cultures tend to value high levels of initiating structure in a leader, making Jean-Paul and Xiang the most likely to respond favorably to this leadership style. While there is no specific information given about Egypt or Brazil's cultural orientation towards initiating structure, it is safer to choose the answer option that includes both French and Chinese team members. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

Leo Supervises a Global Team of Project Members Based in Multiple