Discussion 4


Social Capital is the benefits or value-add arising from connections and relationships between people in and outside of an organization. Cultural challenges are a known issue across global organizations. A prominent solution receiving increased attention is the construct of a global mindset, which has growing rhetoric but little research support (Joana S. P.Story, 2014).

Global talent management is essential when selecting the best-qualified candidate for an international position. A global position would require a potential candidate to be willing to learn and respect different cultures. On a very global personality level, openness to experiences is a personality trait that describes how much a person is open to new ideas and new behavior patterns and how much a person prefers a variety of their life and tolerates the unfamiliar (Costa, 1989).

What are some characteristics of someone with a global mindset? 

What are some effective recruitment methods for Global Talent Management?