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Module 4 – CaseLEGAL AND ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF CROSS-CULTURAL LEADERSHIPCase AssignmentIn this module, you will be completing a post-experience write-up. This paper should be about 6 pages long. The purpose of this write-up is to reflect on the experience as specifically related to the concepts in this course: CQ, the components of CQ, and CQ development. It is important to fully describe both your successes and failures at building CQ capacity. The ability to recognize failure can provide valuable insights and growth. If developing one component of CQ is more difficult for you than others, it is not unusual. For example, you may understand cultural differences (cognitive) and be highly motivated to learn to lead in cross-cultural environments (motivation), but find yourself unable to change your leadership style to fit the cultural circumstances (action). Perfection is not the goal of this course—that can take years of practice. What is a more realistic goal is to become more aware of your strengths and weaknesses and make progress toward becoming more culturally competent by building on your strengths and shoring up your weaknesses.Module 4Required ReadingMa, Z. (2010). The SINS in business negotiations: Explore the cross-cultural differences in business ethics between Canada and China. Journal of Business Ethics, 91, 123–135.Mehalu, K. G. (2011). Social responsibility and managerial ethics: A focus on MNC’s. 3rd Global Drucker Forum, Vienna. Retrieved from https://www.druckerchallenge.org/uploads/pics/kidusmehalu.pdfReidenbach, R. E., & Robin, D. P. (1991). A conceptual model of corporate moral development. Journal of Business Ethics, 10(4), 273.Universalism versus Particularism. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.via-web.de/uni

versalism-versus-particularism/Velasquez, M., Andre, C., Shanks, S. J., & Myer, M. J. (2014). Ethical relativism. Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. Retrieved from http://www.scu.edu/ethics/practicing/decision/ethicalrelativism.html#sthash.FeFJwTIQ.dpbsOptional ReadingBagley, C. E. (2003). The ethical leader’s decision tree. Harvard Business Review 81(2), 18.Dolcheck, M. M & Dolcheck, C. C. (1987). Business ethics: A comparison of attitudes of managers in Hong Kong and the United States. The Hong Kong Manager, (April–May) 28–43.McLeod, S. A. (2011). Kohlberg’s stages of moral development. Retrieved from http://www.simplypsychology.org/kohlberg.htmlStewart, J. B. (2011). Amandla! The Sullivan principles and the battle to end apartheid in South Africa, 1975–1987. Journal Of African American History, 96(1), 62–89.Assignment ExpectationsYour post-experience write-up should include the following:Assess the quality of the cultural experience as related to the assignment expectations (see Module 2)Provide a rich qualitative description of the cultural experience.Clearly and accurately relate your experience to the key concepts of the course:Cognitive (CQ Knowledge): awareness, self-awareness, knowledgeMotivation (CQ Drive): perseverance related to cultural interactionMetacognitive (CQ Strategy): active control over thinking and using cultural knowledge (e.g., questioning assumptions and/or stereotypes)Action (CQ Action): ability to adjust or adapt behaviorAssess your effectiveness in personally applying CQ concepts (honest and critical analysis of your strengths and weaknesses, successes and difficulties).Describe how what you learned through this exercise can improve your performance as a leader.Use professional-quality writing.