Anish Thapaliya (York St John University, London Campus, UK)
Abstract
This literature review aims at exploring the area of cross-cultural ethical issues and
practices regarding project leadership with an emphasis on the issues emerging from
international projects Globalization and cultural sensitivity in particular have
become the order of the day and it is therefore important for the leader to have
knowledge of cultural diversities and ethical considerations in the society as this
will enhance the success of the projects. In light of the current advancement in the
field, this review focuses on integrating prior knowledge, understanding factors that
shape the outcome of projects, and reflecting on the importance of management,
leadership, and ethical practices in multi-cultural environments. In this study,
specific search methods and data analysis have been employed in the hope of
identifying the state of research on cross cultural aspects of project leadership. The
use of visual aids including VosViewer, CiteSpace, or Sci2 Tool will be used to
provide better understanding of the data synthesized and presented in this study.
Through analysing the connection between cross-cultural ethics and project
leadership, this review not only enriches the theoretical debate but also provides
recommendations for the practitioners who manage and lead projects in culturally
diverse settings.