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Global Interconnectedness'

Chanda Groves

Purdue University Global

11/25/2020 GLOBAL INTERCONNECTEDNESS 2

Introduction

Global interconnectedness refers to how all individuals all over the world have become

connected. It relates to understanding multicultural and international relationships and how they

are interconnected. Ethical global leaders are left to portray leadership that respects international

diversity in different aspects. These aspects include the cultural beliefs and values of every

individual's opinion. The leader illustrates virtuous behavior by doing what is right and

considering all parties' benefit.

Global interconnectedness has developed a significant boost in the world's global

economy. The global economy is interconnected in goods and services flows, capital,

information, and all countries' economic activities (Porteral, 2013). There is, therefore, a

relationship that exists in these activities, and comparative advantage is utilized. States have been

practicing trade amongst each other for many years, and it has been made easier with the

advancement in technologies. The currently existing technologies are useful in connecting

countries to enhance significant trade bringing together all parties in one site where they meet as

if they are in the same location. There is the use of the supply chain to deliver goods amongst

individuals in different countries where they are purely using advanced technologies.

A global ethical leader identifies organizations' issues and tries to maintain a peaceful

working environment by providing solutions. Therefore, the leader is faced with coaching and

innovation's responsibility to sharpen the team to work effectively. The invention is applied

creativity that utilizes thoughts to develop the best solutions that create value for individuals.

Businesses ought to enhance creativity to promote new ideas that will enable the organization's

goals and strategies (Teng-calleja, 2019). Due to changing technology, there is existing GLOBAL INTERCONNECTEDNESS 3

competition. Companies should work towards innovation to maintain customer satisfaction and

ensure that their products are compelling to their demands.

To meet the desired level of interconnectedness efforts, have to be made to create

awareness to various nations on globalization's benefits. To promote effective trade, countries

with barriers to capital flow should be taught the benefits of working together. The benefits of

global interconnectedness cannot be overlooked. They range from cultural and political benefits

to security benefits experienced from broader and more profound forms of globalization.

Businesses can be efficiently connected unless the entities involved are willing to explore the

benefits of working together internationally. Most leaders are at a level where they are

concentrating on domestic activities within their borders. By strategically adopting

connectedness, countries may unleash a potential that would lead to tremendous social and

economic gains.

The link between business ethics and organizational performance

Business ethics involves applying business policies that are effective and appropriate

regarding trade, social responsibility, and governance. When an organization practices business

ethics, there is the promotion of organization performance. Much research has been done to show

that the right business ethics environment provides a motivated workforce that results in its

excellence. It is essential to determine the expected behavior in business that may include written

or moral principles and values representing its culture. Training and coaching are necessary for

leaders and teams to inform them of the best code of conduct that can best be applied in their

organization for the best performance.

Front-runners ought to prepare their teams by ensuring they are well conversant with

ethical requirements that will help them tackle operational challenges. An actionable policy GLOBAL INTERCONNECTEDNESS 4

should be in existence, and training programs should be conducted regularly to meet a company's

changing needs. A business culture where codes of conduct are complied with has to be created

to promote success. Also, to have a serious workforce, unethical behaviors are to be harshly

punished. There is a need for leaders to showcase high ethical standards at all times. Employees

tend to imitate the actions they observe from their superiors. To safeguard organizational

performance requires leaders to lead by example. An ethical environment creates confidence and

reliability that guards an organization against failure.

Leaders need to benchmark and find professional coaches to direct them in the best

leadership styles to enhance organizational performance. By this, they will gain experience and

decision-making ideas to shape their path towards leading their teams. Based on reflections from

successful leaders, there is an impact left by coaches they have interacted with, which is usually

robust and long-lasting. A leader will only achieve success by intentionally building skills and

knowledge, driving oneself towards being a competent leader. They should work towards

understanding their skills, strengths, and weaknesses. Once they identify them, they should

utilize their strengths and work on their shortcomings, not dwelling too much on them.

Coaching shows that a leader is curious to learn and become better. It helps a leader to

learn how to communicate their thoughts freely. It also helps give attention to cooperation and

teamwork, knowing that it takes both the leaders and the team to produce admirable results.

These are business ethics that have a direct relationship to organizational performance. The

leader extends coaching to his members on how to create efficient output. As a result, the

organization develops a culture of a highly motivated and engaged productivity team. A leader

should coach and mentor employees making them able to point out ethical violations. The GLOBAL INTERCONNECTEDNESS 5

employees' competency should be encouraged, and employee satisfaction, appreciation, and fair

treatment should be placed on the front line.

Cultural factors influencing leadership

Cultural factors affect all aspects of leadership. According to research by Benard Bass,

the leadership behavior, strategies, and goals of organizations are influenced by the values,

beliefs, and norms embedded in a culture. These norms, when absorbed by a leader, bring both

negative and positive consequences. Therefore, there is a need to be very careful about how

leadership and culture are interconnected to bring out the best form. A leader is the one who

develops the culture of an organization as the people observe the practices and rationalize them

(Park 2019). Negative behaviors can quickly spread to an organization leading to the

development of a deficient culture. Factors that can influence leadership may include language

differences, religious opinions, customs, gender roles, and leadership styles established in

different cultures.

For a leader to be effective, the organization's goals and objectives must be the key focus

of any action. They should work to instill a winning culture in the workers. Cultural factors

contribute to global leadership effectiveness. Understanding that culture influences the thinking

and behavior of individuals helps us to appreciate them in their differences. Suppose an

individual comes from a cultural background where leadership is participative. In that case, the

leader from such a community will involve the members in decisions concerning the excellent

organization. A culture where leaders express a dictatorship form of leadership will produce such

leaders. Therefore, such factors will determine global leadership effectiveness when different

countries and cultures interact in their activities. GLOBAL INTERCONNECTEDNESS 6

By understanding different cultures, we can master the business language and behaviors

necessary in solving problems. Leaders become effective by developing an understanding of how

different cultures engage themselves in a business environment. Some value relationships in

business, while others look forward to closing business deals and gain profits. Such differences

will help people come together and intertwine the variations towards building more robust

environments.

Cultural Intelligence

Cultural intelligence refers to a skill that enables a person to work effectively in a

culturally diverse environment. An individual possessing this skill can do and relate well to any

category of people. They can pick up on the needs and understand the emotions of others when

they interact. Therefore, they can express sympathy and know as they can identify the factors

that lead to their behavior. Cultural intelligence cannot be measured but can only be recognized

when in practice. To acquire the skill, it develops with experience. Therefore, individuals are

encouraged to travel and interact with different communities, both nationally and internationally,

to master how to relate well with other people. Currently, cultural intelligence boosts trade and

business among people from different cultures.

Cultural intelligence is defined as a process in which people understand and acquire

cultural knowledge. It enables individuals to function effectively in culturally varied

circumstances. Intelligence is developed through cognitive means, physical and emotional

means. Cognitive means learning about your own and other people's cultures. This cognitive

dimension is essential as it helps appreciate the differences and promote social interactions

between different cultures. Physical means refers to engaging the body in learning how to

interact via body language and adapt to movements to blend in a different culture. Emotional GLOBAL INTERCONNECTEDNESS 7

means refers to learning to control one's emotions when faced with challenging cultural

situations (park 2019). There is a need to have strong emotions that help one control feelings and

utilize them to handle challenges better. Having cultural intelligence boosts individual

competence, and one becomes relevant to different organizations.

My current leadership skills include active listening skills. I can listen to a person's ideas

or opinions without interrupting them. As a leader, it is crucial to have such a craft to grasp the

crucial points and know where to direct a person when working in a team. Teamwork involves

incorporating each team member with their contribution to ideas. There is also a need to oppose

ideas logically, careful not to cause conflicts. I am a risk-taker. This skill enables a leader to

explore the different possibilities that exist in the business world. Leaders should take risks to

diversify and grow their organizations to new limits. It is from great risks that come with

significant profits.

Recommendations

Global interconnectedness is steadily gaining recognition, and in the future, it will

become a norm to all organizations. There is a lot to learn from each other as challenges are

becoming complex requiring combined input of ideas to come to viable solutions. Problems

faced in business are related to all organizations. For instance, leadership is an essential aspect of

a successful business in any cultural setting and any country. Therefore, finding solutions to

these problems in unison will identify more viable solutions and help ascertain possible

challenges that may arise in the future and prevent them.

I would recommend coaching to enhance my communication skills and maintain healthy

relationships in an organization. The world today involves daily interactions in all transactions,

be it business, health matters, and trade. Therefore, any leader needs to learn to have appropriate GLOBAL INTERCONNECTEDNESS 8

communication skills. Communication is a part of life. Due to global interconnectedness, it

should be a priority for any organization to enhance general leadership effectiveness by outlining

the proper communication guidelines. Interactions in organizations result in relationships.

Organizations should coach the workers on maintaining healthy relationships that will promote

organizational goals and strategies. To achieve effective communication may require training

and holding workshops to teach the team about having a healthy working environment.

Conclusion

Global interconnectedness is continually being experienced in many sectors of the world.

The world is developing into a small global village where business, trade, health, finances, and

technology have converged. People can easily relate to each other. in the future, companies will

do business globally. We acknowledge the benefits that come from the interconnectedness, such

as risk aversion and effectiveness in operations. Education systems should instill teachings in the

current generation, and they should be well prepared to become global leaders. Countries need to

invest resources in technology as it is the main link between different ethnic and cultural

backgrounds. Also, communication channels should be boosted to enhance connectedness among

different people.

Business ethics are a significant boost to organizational performance. Every organization

should create a business culture that promotes a winning mindset and outlines a code of conduct

and rules to ensure that organizational goals are achieved. Cultural intelligence should also be

nurtured as the global interconnectedness will require individuals to understand diversity in

cultures. Understanding that cultural factors positively influence leadership will help their

cultures impact future leaders. Where the need is, organizations should develop coaching as a

method to inform workers on ways to promote innovation. Due to changes in trends and GLOBAL INTERCONNECTEDNESS 9

competition from different organizations, innovation is a significant boost to maintain relevance

in the market. There is also a need to create global ethical leaders as future leaders will have to

be well equipped to survive in a more complex environment. GLOBAL INTERCONNECTEDNESS 10

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