THE POWER DISTANCE (DP) AND LEADERSHIP IN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS FROM AFGHANISTAN
THE POWER DISTANCE (DP) AND LEADERSHIP IN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS FROM AFGHANISTAN

Summary/Abstract: Social aspects are affected by norms related to the distribution of power, being a reflection of inequality manifested in different areas: gender differences and the age, the rules inside the organization, the access to the health systems and education, etc. There are no absolute standards for measuring this dimension. In societies in which this dimension has a high value, social inequality is considered normality, being tolerated until it reaches an unacceptable level. In antithesis the societies in which this dimension has reduced values,social inequality is perceived as something wrong and tends to be revised gradually. Not understanding the relationship in between leadership and different cultural dimensions is a barrier, but not as dangerous as not having enough military skills and competencies. Military should adapt only to cultural phenomenon that are affecting military operations leaving the others the exploitation of cultural elements.

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