Members from similar societies may behave differently and have differing
expectations; therefore, it is anticipated that members from different societies will have
meaningful differences in values, attitudes, and behavior (Chen et al., 2011). Leadership
intervention is one avenue of helping to overcome differences so that synergies may be
realized among countries. By attending to cultural differences in their leadership style,
leaders facilitate more trusting relationships between themselves and their subordinates
(Ayman & Korabik, 2011). Failing to match leaders and the culture of their followers
could result in failed leadership and the derailment of an organization’s objectives
(Yilmaz & Karahan, 2011). Yilmaz and Karan (2011) posited that the organization could
suffer from loss of opportunities, damage to business reputation, and knowledge loss
when leaders were separated from the business. If leaders were unaware of cultural
differences and the role they played in unity and prosperity for organizations operating
across cultural boundaries, then the quest for uniting Caribbean organizations may not
succeed.