Literature Review: Cultural Theoretical Approaches and CSR

  
Assignment 2: Required Assignment—Literature Review: Cultural Theoretical Approaches and CSR

For this assignment, you will conduct a literature review of the cultural theories and global management concepts discussed in this course and relate them to the concept of CSR. To complete this assignment, you will read four peer-reviewed articles (listed below) and choose at least three additional articles from the University online library. You will analyze and synthesize the materials to compose a 6–7-page paper of your analysis.
This literature review will be the basis of your LASA assignment during Week 7. Before you begin, review the directions of LASA assignment to familiarize yourself with its requirements.
The purpose of this literature review is for you to practice:

Critically      reading and understanding academic and scholarly articles and how to tie      the concepts together
Synthesizing      the various concepts and results of the review
Writing      a collective analysis of the articles that will help you address the topic      of the final assignment

Directions:

Access      the following articles in the Discussion Area of this      course. Read the articles to analyze the major claims of these cultural      theoretical approaches:

Edward       Hall
      Adair, W. L., & Brett, J. M. (2005). The negotiation dance: Time,       culture, and behavioral sequences in negotiation. Organization       Science, 16(1), 33–51. (ProQuest Document ID: 213832617) Retrieved       from
http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/docview/213832617accountid=34899
Geert       Hostede
      de Mooij, M., & Hofstede, G. (2010). The Hofstede model: Applications       to global branding and advertising strategy and research. International       Journal of Advertising, 29(1), 85–110. (ProQuest Document       ID: 231107811) Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/docview/231107811?accountid=34899
Shalom       H. Schwartz
Schwartz, S. J., Zamboanga, B. L., Rodriguez,       L., & Wang, S. C. (2007). The structure of cultural identity in an       ethnically diverse sample of emerging adults. Basic and Applied       Social Psychology, 29(2), 159–173. doi: 10.1080/01973530701332229
The       Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness (GLOBE)       Research Program Javidan, M., Dorfman, P.       W., Sully de Luque, M., & House, R. J. (2006). In the eye of the       beholder: Cross-cultural lessons in leadership from project GLOBE. Academy       of Management Perspectives, 20(1), 67–90. (ProQuest Document ID:       210508688) Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.libproxy.edmc.edu/docview/210508688       accountid=34899

Then, choose a minimum of three (3) additional articles from the University online library database. Your selected articles should discuss some aspects of the cultural theoretical approaches discussed in the course, as they relate to the concept of CSR in a global world. Address implementation of CSR principles within the organization and the external factors that determine the context of CSR policies. Ensure that your selected articles reflect a blend of research that has contributed to the generation of applicable theories as well as a critique and affirmation of the specific theories.

Develop      an introduction on the background of each cultural theory, the concept of      CSR, and the purpose of the literature review.
Analyze      all articles and describe the key themes that emerge across the seven      selected articles.
Synthesize      the material and summarize the patterns of similarities and differences      regarding how each of the authors has presented each theme.
Based      on your analysis of the literature, conclude by evaluating the impact of      each cultural model on the application of the CSR in current global      business operations. Refer to the internal and external factors that      determine the successful implementation of CSR policies.

Remember, a literature review is not simply a summary of the articles, but is a synthesis of the many ideas and concepts presented in the various articles.
Write a literature review in a 6–7-page Word document in APA format. Utilize at least seven (7) scholarly sources.
Make sure you write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Additional Resources
You will need the following resources to complete the Literature Review:

How to Organize Your Paper
     Use this guide for help with structuring the content of your paper in a      cohesive manner.
APA Guidelines
     Refer to this resource for help with APA Style regarding in-text      citations, reference entries, and paper formatting.
How to Write the Review of      Literature
Apply the concepts in this document when writing      your review of the literature.

Apply APA standards to the citation of sources. Make sure it’s  original please NO copy or matching will be accepted. Thank you