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Leading in Hungary : How Dutchmen perceive Dutch-Hungarian differences in leadership on the work floor
Broers, Noah (2022) Leading in Hungary : How Dutchmen perceive Dutch-Hungarian differences in leadership on the work floor.
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| Abstract: | The aim of this study is to identify the Hungarian cultural standards as perceived by the Dutch, in order to understand what effective leadership in Hungary is. In this qualitative research, five Dutch managers, working in Hungary were interviewed and asked about frictions with their Hungarian colleagues. These conflicts can be referred to as “critical incidents” which help to identify the contrasting cultural standards. In total, eleven Hungarian cultural standards were identified: Indirectness, No-autonomy, Authoritarianism, Hierarchy, Change avoidance, Politeness, Self-protective behavior, Hiding of compliments, Work-to-live, Relationship avoiding and Low self-esteem. These cultural standards can help Dutchmen with understanding Hungarian behavior to avoid cultural clashes. From the cultural standards, a Hungarian leadership style was derived, which was compared with the leadership style of the Dutchmen. Contrasting leadership behaviors and attributes were found, especially regarding autonomy, hierarchy and authority. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 02 science and culture in general, 05 communication studies, 70 social sciences in general, 85 business administration, organizational science |
| Programme: | International Business Administration BSc (50952) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/91193 |
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