Leader-Culture Fit Around the Globe: Investigating Fit as Layered within Organizations and National Cultures

Abstract

On a global scale, leadership takes place within a complex environment that is molded both by national culture and organizational culture influences. This chapter explores leader-culture (L-C) fit in this global context. Drawing together distinct perspectives on national culture and organizational culture, we identify potential contingencies of L-C fit across these levels. In addition to identifying key gaps and areas for future exploration, we also discuss the practical uses of fit when selecting and developing leaders. Overall, we argue that researchers and practitioners could benefit from an expanded perspective on cultural fit to simultaneously address aspects of national and organizational culture.

Citation

Burns, G.N., Nieminen, L.R.G., Kotrba, L. and Denison, D. (2014), "Leader-Culture Fit Around the Globe: Investigating Fit as Layered within Organizations and National Cultures", Advances in Global Leadership (Advances in Global Leadership, Vol. 8), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 67-92. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1535-120320140000008012