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GUATEMALA : Its Leadership , Managerial and Entrepreneurial Potential
By Keisha De Sedas Business Major Student , Towson University
Guatemala is a country mostly known for being the heart of the Mayan civilization and for its rich culture , which have catapulted it as one of the best places for tourism . With a population of approximately 14,720,000 inhabitants , Guatemala has a lot of potential for it to become a developing country that can compete with other well-positioned countries in the region , especially in the economic field . However , in order to achieve this there are some things that require improvement , especially in the area of education and politics . This article analyzes Guatemala ’ s leadership and management styles , as well as the entrepreneurial capacity of the country .
LEADERSHIP
In Guatemala , there are two common leadership styles , the autocratic and the paternalistic . The Business Dictionary defines autocratic leadership style as one in which the leader “ dictates policies
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