GLOBE Project: Culture and Leadership

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What is the GLOBE Project?

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The GLOBE Project investigates how cultural values are related to organizational practices, conceptions of leadership, and the economic competitiveness of societies across 62 countries.

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Who published the findings of the GLOBE Project in 2004?

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House et al published 'Culture, Leadership, and Organizations; The GLOBE Study of 62 Societies'.

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How many co-country investigators participated in the GLOBE Project?

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One hundred and seventy co-country investigators participated.

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How many managers were involved in the GLOBE Project research?

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Over 17,000 managers participated worldwide.

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What industries were represented in the data collection for the GLOBE Project?

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The financial services, food processing, and telecommunications industries were represented.

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What are the nine cultural dimensions identified by GLOBE researchers?

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1. Performance Orientation 2. Uncertainty Avoidance 3. Humane Orientation 4. Institutional Collectivism 5. In-Group Collectivism 6. Assertiveness 7. Gender Egalitarianism 8. Future Orientation 9. Power Distance

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What is the title of the second major publication of GLOBE in 2007?

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Culture and Leadership Across the World: The GLOBE Book of In-Depth Studies of 25 Societies.

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What qualitative methods were used in the GLOBE Project?

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Qualitative methods were used to assist in the development of quantitative instruments.

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What is the significance of the GLOBE Project in the context of leadership?

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The GLOBE Project provides important research findings on how cultural dimensions influence leadership behaviors and attributes.

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What is the source of the text regarding the GLOBE Project?

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Cornelius N. Grove (2005). Introduction to the GLOBE Research Project on Leadership Worldwide.