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Master Thesis

How does culture affect leadership

Case study Thailand

Author: Federico Vailati Supervisor: Dr. Bj?rn Bjerke Examiner: Dr. Philippe Daudi Date:02/06/2014 Subject: Business Administration Level: Master Thesis Course code: EALM1

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"How does culture affect leadership"

"Company cultures are like country cultures. Never try to change one.

Try,

instead, to work with what you've got".

Peter Drucker

"We were not born to sue, but to command". William Shakespeare (Richard II, Act I)

Federico Vailati

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Acknowledgement

I would like to express my deep gratitude to everyone who contributed in the drafting of this thesis. First of all, I had the great opportunity to work under the supervision of Bj?rn Bjerke that encouraged and inspired me. I am also grateful to Philippe Daudi for his friendly and continuous support. A special thanks goes also to Prof. Dr. Patchanee Taraseina of Burapha University in Thailand.

Grazie mille.

Federico Vailati

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Abstract

"How does culture affect leadership"

The culture is a key factor that profoundly changes our perception of the world. The cultural influences on the leadership aspects need to be taken into particular account in order to achieve an effective leadership. The main purpose of this thesis is to provide an overview of the relationship between the culture and the way in which leadership is perceived/exercised in Thailand. The case study is represented by the current situation in Thailand. The aim is to focus on Thai case in order to demonstrate that leadership styles cannot be imported and exercised in the same way across different cultures and countries. A leadership style may have different effects and meanings in relation to the cultural environment in which it is exercised. Understanding a culture is the essential step in order to consider the real effects of a leadership approach.

Keywords: Culture, Leadership, Thailand, Asia, Thai habits, Thai culture, Thai leadership.

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