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multinational corporations( Intercultural Management- Peru).
At last, another essential aspects that should be considered in management are the negotiation and communication styles. In Peru, personal relationships are important. They prefer to deal with those they trust; therefore, much time is spent in developing organizational relationships. It will usually take several visits to close a business deal since Peruvians need to know who they are doing business with before they can come to an agreement. Relationships are more important than business documents. Negotiations and decisions take a long time, so patience is necessary. Overall, companies are hierarchical and decisions are made by the person with the most authority( Intercultural Management- Peru).
CONCLUSION
As part of the Latin American region, Peru leadership and management styles are a combination of historical influence coupled with modern approaches. Peruvian leaders are characterized by a set of attitudes, character and competencies. In the case of attitudes, Peruvian leaders are authoritarian, persuasive, and are resourceful. Moreover, the character of leaders in Peru is being charismatic and motivational. At last, their competency is the ability to communicate with other people.
In addition to the Leadership styles, Management style in Peru is based on the ability of managers to carr cross-cultural communication. Also, the position of managers is considered very important and should be respected. In brief, Peru organizational Leadership and Management styles are a reflection of the cultural background of the country.
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