The Relationship between National Culture Dimensions, Managerial Leadership Style, and Multinational Performance
The Relationship between National Culture Dimensions, Managerial Leadership Style, and Multinational Performance

Summary/Abstract: The paper deals with the concepts of the national culture dimensions, managerial leadership style, and multinational performance. On the basis of the perceived aspects of these terms, it can be concluded that host county’s national culture, through its effects on individuals, significantly impact managerial leadership style and performance of multinational companies. In every host country, multinational companies face different national culture. In order to be successful in each country where they have decided to expand their business activities, multinational companies should take into consideration the cultural differences that exist in an international context. The purpose of this paper is to determinate the consequent relationship between national culture dimensions, managerial leadership style, and multinational performance, according to Hofstede’s indices. On the basis of the obtained results, the contribution of this paper is reflected in the perceiving of the importance of cultural diversity and providing guidance on how multinational companies can avoid cultural challenges in order to achieve better performance.

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