Value: 20% Length: 2500 words (excl. appendices, cover page and references), 1 spaced; Times New Roman 12-point font. Take the word count seriously as all content that exceeds the word count will not be marked! Learning objectives display mastery of course concepts apply lessons learned to manage cultural differences effectively; engage in critical reflection about your own and others cultural beliefs and values with a view to your own leadership development. Grading: This assignment will be graded on: Knowledge (Develops and demonstrates an excellent depth of knowledge in a complex and specialized area or interdisciplinary area and/ or applied areas to challenge contemporary thinking or paradigms), Analysis (Deals with complexity and applies a wide range of concepts and theory. Makes appropriate selection of tools and innovative techniques for problem solving), Synthesis and creativity (Autonomously synthesizes information/ ideas and creates responses that challenge existing knowledge and/ or develop innovative solutions to new situations), Application (Demonstrates originality in the application of knowledge in a wide and often unpredictable variety of professional level contexts. Applies a significant range of complex professional skills, practices and techniques and reflects on and subsequently modified practice) and Presentation (Presented work with exceptional clarity that demonstrates ability to attend to all detailed aspects of organization and structure of discussion and all supporting evidence). Assignment of Groups: You will be assigned to a group by the instructor at the beginning of week 2 of this course.* You will then research and prepare a written report responding to the questions posed for your assigned group numbers topic. THE GROUP PAPER: Choose 1 emerging markets (from Africa, Europe, Asia, or South America) Investigate the challenges associated with international takeovers by a North America organization of your groups choice as it relates to; Existing leadership styles Communication barriers Incorporation of western elements into the organizational structure The assignment must be 2500 words (excl. appendices, cover page and references), 1 spaced; Times New Roman- 12-point font. Take the word count seriously! Your paper must include at least 6 academic sources. Minimum research requirements: 2 books (not including your textbook) 4 academic journals- available through the online library