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• 1 Individualism Vs Collectivism

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• What is meant with an collectivistic culture?

  The interest of the group prevails over the interest of the individual. People are integrated into strong groups that continue throughout a lifetime in exchange for unquestioning loyalty.

• How do individualism act on the work floor behaviour?

  In individualistic societies, the first duty on the work floor for one is to themselves, not to others. It is hard to find an ally who can help with work unless there is something at stake.
  
  Employer-employee relationship are based on the work contract. Promotion and hiring is based on skills and one's CV is his ticket in. In short: work is based on results. Leadership is done by showing an example.

• How do collectivist act on the work floor behavior?

  People look after each other in collectivistic societies. Time is planned generously so that tasks can be finished despite disturbances.
  
  A boss is seen as a father/mother figure. Conversations are primarily about personal life as talking about work can damage relationships. Family relations are taken into account in promotion and hiring. Leadership is done by coaching and supporting.

• How are the first encounters of someone who is individualistic?

  They have a clear-cut answer about current career status. Description about one's self are neatly worded.

• How are the first encounters of someone who is a collectivist?

  They explain who one is and who his or her family is. In collectivism first encounters are also about where someone is from and whose friend he or she is.

• What is the decision-making style of a manager from collectivistic cultures?

  Managers will make decisions together. Time plays a crucial role in understanding the other party before any form of action is taken.

• How is the communication style from a individualistic culture?

  Communication is very direct, low context. Everything will be explained in a very explicit way as the message is important.

• How is the communication style from a collectivistic culture?

  COmmunication is very indirect, high context. Everything will be explained in a very implicit way. The relationship is more important.

• What are the characteristics for wealth regarding individualistic vs collectivistic?

  The richer the nation, the more individualistic its people behave. Poorer nations tend to be more collectivistic.

• What are the characteristics for geography regarding individualistic vs collectivistic?

  Countries with moderate and cold climates tend to show more individualism.