Abstract

The study investigated relationships among interpersonal values, social behavior, leadership styles, and cultural adaptability. The independent variables, interpersonal values, social behavior, and two leadership styles were examined to determine their impact on the dependent variable, cultural adaptability. Interpersonal values and social behavior were evaluated under the construct of individualism-collectivism. Intervening variables included age, sex, and ethnicity. The participants in the study consisted of a sample of undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in several public and private universities in south Texas. Correlation and regression analyses were conducted and computed by the Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient to determine the effect of the predictor variables upon the criterion variable. A review of the literature showed that there is a lack of research in the area of individualism-collectivism, leadership styles, and cultural adaptability skills. Therefore, further study is significant to increase knowledge of culturally competent leadership skills to work effectively with diversified groups