Arabic cluster: a bridge between east and west презентация

nº 2141266
Katsiaryna Pechankova nº 2141227
Tatiana Alshevskaya nº2141234

practicies and values;
Findings from Globe data: Outstanding leadership attributes;
Implications for managers;
Personal opinion.

Morroco were invided by Arabs in the 7th century
Egypt was conquered by Turks (16th century), French invasion (1798-1805), Ottoman province until 1914. Then, under British Protectorate (1914-1952)
Morroco was under Spanish and French protectorates (1912 – 1956)
Kuwait – the terriotory in1500s under Portuguese control, 18th century Anaizia tribe founded Kuwait, 1899-1914 British protectorate
Qatar – 1872-1914 under Ottoman rule, British protectorate (1916-1968)
Turkey – the Ottoman empire (1299-1923), since 1923 – republic

Islamic law
Kuwait – civil legal system (Islamic law is important)
Morocco – mix of Islamic law, French and Spanish civil law
Qatar – Islamic law
Turkey – European civil law

– Absolute monarchy
Turkey - Parliamentary Republic

Muslims (70%) and Shi’a Muslims (30%);
Morocco – Muslims (98%);
Turkey – Muslims (99%);
Qatar – Muslims.

the prohibition on interest or Riba);
Dietary laws;
Theological obligations;
Criminal jurisprudence;
Military jurisprudence (Jihad, offensive and defensive; rules regarding prisoners of war);
Dress code, including hijab;
Other topics include customs and behaviour, slavery and the status of non-Muslims.

family)

language and common culture creates a feeling of belonging to the Arab world
Defining who is an Arab is based on the following two criteria:
Genealogical: someone who can trace his or her ancestry to the original inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula and the Syrian Desert (tribes of Arabia).
Linguistic: someone whose first language, and cultural expression is Arabic.

– HIGH (5.23)

planning and influencing the future

Gender egalitarianism – LOW (2.95)
Sex role stereotypes and inequalities
Masculine society

(4.28)
Humane orientation – MEDIUM (4.36)
Performance orientation – MEDIUM (3.90)
Assertiveness – MEDIUM (4.14)

Morocco - similar results in some cultural dimensions.
Egypt – highest score on humane orientation and future orientation.
Kuwait - highest score on uncertainty avoidance.
Qatar - highest score on gender egalitarianism.

egalitarianism
LOWER uncertainty avoidance
LOWER future orientation
LOWER assertiveness

consultative
Diplomatic, intra-group conflict avoiders, win-win problem-solvers
Charismatic – HIGH influence (5.35)
Visionary & future oriented
Inspirational, positive, enthusiastic, motivational, confidence builders
Risk takers & self-sacrificial
Decisive, logical

& compassionate in a modest and patient manner
SLIGHT Influence (4.80)

autonomous and unique
NEGATIVE Influence (3.69)

and improvement by keeping group solidarity and avoiding nepotism

charismatic

Morocco and Qatar - participative and team-oriented

solidarity
Be a man with a “miracle”, who leads followers to ideals, initiate change and improvement

and promote practices and values needed for competition (dual set of values);
Leader can evaluate subordinates, but he is responsible for their well-being;
Unacceptable for subordinates to evaluate the leader;
Use “Consultation” and “Third party” conflict resolution.

different from Arab countries in many aspects);
It seems that country of origin of the authors influenced the attention paid to their country.
Obtained results and further implications for managers can be useful for managerial practices in the analyzed countries and future studies.