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Call for Papers for Special Issue-1 (2024)

Leadership in Cross-Cultural Contexts: Strategies for Global Success

Leadership in Cross-Cultural Contexts: Strategies for Global Success

The ever-expanding globalized business landscape brings forth a diverse array of challenges and opportunities for leaders. This special issue aims to delve into the intricacies of leadership in cross-cultural contexts, exploring the strategies that contribute to global success. As organizations increasingly operate on an international scale, understanding the dynamics of leading diverse teams becomes paramount for effective leadership and sustainable growth. The primary objective of this special issue is to examine the challenges and opportunities inherent in leading diverse teams within a globalized business environment. By synthesizing empirical research, case studies, and theoretical frameworks, this issue seeks to shed light on the multifaceted nature of cross-cultural leadership and provide actionable insights for leaders navigating the complexities of diverse teams.

This special issue aims to serve as a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners, and leaders interested in the nuances of cross-cultural leadership. By examining challenges and opportunities, we aspire to foster a deeper understanding of effective strategies for leading diverse teams in the globalized business landscape, ultimately contributing to the success and sustainability of organizations worldwide.

Contributors are invited to submit original research papers, case studies, and review articles that contribute to the understanding of leadership in cross-cultural contexts.

Editors:

Muddassar Sarfraz

Zhejiang Shuren University, China

Mohammed Khurrum Bhutta

Ohio University, USA

Larisa Ivascu

Politehnica University of Timisoara, Romania 

Main Themes:

• Cultural Intelligence and Leadership Effectiveness
• Sustainable Leadership and Employees Performance
• Cross-Cultural Leadership and Organizational Performance
• Leadership in Virtual and Remote Cross-Cultural Teams
• Communication Strategies in Cross-Cultural Teams
• Conflict Resolution in Diverse Teams
• Global Leadership Development Programs

Relevant Dates 

Full Paper Submission Deadline (Extended): September 30, 2024

Publication Date: Upon Acceptance

Submission Guideline:

• Follow the guidelines given by the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) manual (7th ed.): A useful resource for APA 7th Edition and APA’s Checklist for Manuscript Submission.

• Manuscripts need to be approximately 8000 words in length with a title, abstract, notes, tables, appendix, and references included. Longer or shorter manuscripts might also be considered depending on the quality of content and the contribution to the field.

• Please submit a separate title page with the author name(s) and affiliations and the mailing address of the corresponding author. Please submit the main manuscript as a blinded manuscript without any author names and affiliations in the text or the title page.

• Double Publication is NOT accepted. All manuscripts submitted should be original work and must not be under consideration by other publications.

• The language of the journal is English. Manuscripts should meet high academic writing standards. 

• All manuscripts should be sent to hvafadar@cikd.ca

Inquiries and submissions may be sent to:

hvafadar@cikd.ca

***Please indicate "Submission to IJOL special issue-1 2024" in the subject of your email.

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