For this assignment, you will conduct a literature review of the cultural theories and global management concepts discussed in this course and relate them to the concept of CSR. To complete this assignment, you will read four peer-reviewed articles (listed below) and choose at least three additional articles from the Argosy University online library. You will analyze and synthesize the materials to compose a 6-7-page paper of your analysis.
This literature review will be the basis of your LASA assignment during Week 7. Before you begin, review the directions of LASA assignment to familiarize yourself with its requirements.
The purpose of this literature review is for you to practice:
Critically reading and understanding academic and scholarly articles and how to tie the concepts together
Synthesizing the various concepts and results of the review
Writing a collective analysis of the articles that will help you address the topic of the final assignment
Directions:
Access the following articles in the DocSharing section of this course. Read the articles to analyze the major claims of these cultural theoretical approaches:
Edward Hall
Geert Hostede
Shalom H. Schwartz
The Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness (GLOBE) Research Program
Develop an introduction on the background of each cultural theory, the concept of CSR, and the purpose of the literature review.
Analyze all articles and describe the key themes that emerge across the seven selected articles.
Synthesize the material and summarize the patterns of similarities and differences regarding how each of the authors has presented each theme.
Based on your analysis of the literature, conclude by evaluating the impact of each cultural model on the application of the CSR in current global business operations. Refer to the internal and external factors that determine the successful implementation of CSR policies.