Imagine that you are assigned as a manager with a MNC in Nigeria. You find that raising your voice to stress important issues is effective with your subordinates who would otherwise try to accomplish everything rather than prioritize their efforts. After achieving great success in that role, you are assigned to a similar position in Malaysia. What is the likely result if you take the same approach there?
a. It will work just as well; it is the same company, after all.
b. It may or may not work depending on how well the employees understand English.
c. It may or may not work because effective leadership styles vary by culture, so you should see what the local norms are before you just assume it will or won't work.
d. It will not work at all because that outcome is unique to Nigeria.