A Study on Cross Cultural Leadership using Cultural Intelligence Hofstede and Mendez Cultural Dimensions with special reference to IT Industry in Bangalore

Abstract

The rapid globalization of the Information Technology (IT) sector has significantly transformed leadership dynamics, particularly in multicultural environments like Bangalore, known as the "Silicon Valley of India." This thesis focuses on cross-cultural leadership effectiveness within Bangalore's IT industry, a sector marked by an increasingly diverse workforce. The research aims to explore how cultural diversity influences leadership practices and organizational success. It employs the frameworks of Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions and Mendez’s Cultural Dimensions, along with Cultural Intelligence (CQ), to understand the interplay between cultural factors and leadership effectiveness