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1. Define and discuss each of the five "core cultural dimensions" by Steers et al. clearly explaining their impact on management. Illustrate your answer by applying your discussion to Eastern and Western cultural diversity using appropriate examples to support.(33 1/3 marks)2. Discuss in detail with the use of appropriate examples from Eastern and Western cultures Any Two of the following:a. Interpersonal Communication with the aid of a diagram;b. Cultural Screens on Interpersonal Communication;c. Cognition and Communication;d. Communication Protocols.(33 1/3 marks)3.a. Outline and discuss the most effective ways global managers can prepare for a global negotiation. (16 marks)ANDb. Explain how global managers can develop people and process strategies to deal with conflict. Illustrate your answer with appropriate examples of different cultures. (17 1/3 marks)4.a. Discuss the six GLOBE leadership dimensions and explain in which region each dimension is strongly endorsed or less endorsed.(24 marks)ANDb. Using GLOBE's leadership dimension(s), describe your leadership style and three challenges you foresee in view of your style and likely expectations when working with diverse cultures. (9 1/3 marks)5.a. Define virtual global teams. (9 marks)ANDb. Outline and explain the three key challenges of virtual global teams.(15 marks)ANDc. Identify the five task strategies and the five process strategies needed to address these challenges. (9 1/3 marks)