LEAD Mexico: Insights from Insider and Outsider Interviews

This research was designed to examine the experiences of Mexican and expatriate leaders working in Mexico. The Mexican leaders were labeled “insiders” because they were born into the culture in question. The expatriates were labelled “outsiders” because they had to adapt to the culture, which is dif...

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Published in:AIB insights 2017-02, Vol.17 (1), p.23
Main Authors: Lituchy, Terri R., Díaz, Eduardo R., Velez-Torres, Francisco
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Corporate culture
Diaspora
Expatriates
Interviews
Leadership
Management styles
Managers
Mexican culture
Multinational corporations
Studies
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Summary:This research was designed to examine the experiences of Mexican and expatriate leaders working in Mexico. The Mexican leaders were labeled “insiders” because they were born into the culture in question. The expatriates were labelled “outsiders” because they had to adapt to the culture, which is different from their own. This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews for data collection. The results suggest that insiders use transformational behaviors to develop and motivate subordinates. The outsider group engaged in relationship-based behaviors with their followers, but noted that it was important to set clear expectations and hold people accountable, suggesting a transactional approach.
ISSN:1938-9590
1938-9604
DOI:10.46697/001c.16872