The merging of effective working culture practices at Toyota in an international business environment.
Pham Ha, Ha, My (2013)
Pham Ha, Ha, My
Seinäjoen ammattikorkeakoulu
2013
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2015111916835
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2015111916835
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In recent years, the concept of becoming successful through leadership has been under constant discussion. It is often claimed that managers are initially critical in driving the organization towards success in the market, especially now that globalization is becoming increasingly intensive at rising numbers of international enterprises. Leaders are expected to be motivators for employees, to keep the company’s track and to reach the targeted goals. However, the concept varies between cultures. It is not only about specific criteria, theoretical knowledge, but also about experiences, i.e., how leaders improve their roles through time and cultures.
The present thesis is a study of the styles of leadership, which criteria create a successful leader; the important role of Leadership in the globalization period; how globalization emerged, and the above-mentioned factors lead to a multinational company. Constantly proceeding globalization demands an effective leader within the organization. The present study analyzes an effective leader’s role based on cultural dimensions and, thus, the aspects of culture which need to be considered when working internationally.
In the empirical part of the thesis, a study was conducted among the VACD - Vietnam Association of Corporate Directors and Toyota Boshoku Hanoi. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used in the study. An analysis and discussion took place based on Hofstede’s theory and some others.
The results show that model Leadership in a multinational group is not about fulfilling all the required criteria or having particular features, but also about human distinction, an inborn characteristic, combined with the ability to experience and face intercultural obstacles. Different cultures call for different styles of leadership; however, leadership can become effective if the leader is aware of the necessary cultural aspects to be able to solve all the international issues.
The present thesis is a study of the styles of leadership, which criteria create a successful leader; the important role of Leadership in the globalization period; how globalization emerged, and the above-mentioned factors lead to a multinational company. Constantly proceeding globalization demands an effective leader within the organization. The present study analyzes an effective leader’s role based on cultural dimensions and, thus, the aspects of culture which need to be considered when working internationally.
In the empirical part of the thesis, a study was conducted among the VACD - Vietnam Association of Corporate Directors and Toyota Boshoku Hanoi. Qualitative and quantitative methods were used in the study. An analysis and discussion took place based on Hofstede’s theory and some others.
The results show that model Leadership in a multinational group is not about fulfilling all the required criteria or having particular features, but also about human distinction, an inborn characteristic, combined with the ability to experience and face intercultural obstacles. Different cultures call for different styles of leadership; however, leadership can become effective if the leader is aware of the necessary cultural aspects to be able to solve all the international issues.