of loosely linked individuals. People living in individualistic cultures view themselves as independent to the larger society. An individualist is primarily motivated as follows: * by their own preferences * by their own needs and rights * will give priority to their own personal goals over the goals of others * will rationalize the advantages and disadvantages of associating with others Individualistic Cultures Individualistic cultures include most western countries such as:
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Introduction In my Observation Paper‚ I wrote of how I received the assistance of Koreans when I had arrived. The collectivistic assistance of the Koreans was something I was especially amazed‚ as they could approach the people along the street whom they did not know‚ just to make sure I received the help I needed. Given this opportunity‚ I would be discussing about the collectivistic attitude of Koreans in the modern society‚ with an attempt to link the origins. This paper would also discuss on
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constitution between culture and individuals’ identities within that culture. More specifically‚ I will focus on the construction of individual identity in a specific cultural context. I will use the difference between Westernized individualistic culture and Eastern world collectivistic culture as an example to illustrate this topic. So‚ what is an individual’s identity? To define identity in the context of this paper‚ I would first assume that identity and self are the same. Identity‚ or self‚ according
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Have you ever done something you are normally against and immediately had that feeling of unrest? That feeling is known as cognitive dissonance. Tension arises when one is simultaneously aware of two inconsistent cognitions or a cognition and behavior. Cognitive Dissonance theory is: When people behave in a way that is inconsistent with their existing attitude(s)‚ they experience discomfort. For example‚ a student researching a topic for a thesis may experience cognitive dissonance when it comes
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Don Ganh is the cultural metaphor used to describe Vietnam. A don ganh is a pole which is usually made from bamboo with two baskets balancing perfectly on each side. It is able to be adjusted according to the strength of the worker. These are widely used by the merchants in Vietnam. The duality of the don ganh can be applied to Vietnam’s division between the North and South‚ individualism versus collectivism and harmony‚ change from the old to the new‚ life inside and outside the family‚ and inequality
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Hofstede Model‚ Guatemala‚ and Sweden Allen Lee Blocker Benedictine University Running Head: Hofstede Model ‚ Guatemala‚ and Sweden Abstract According to the Mooij and Hofstede (2010)‚ the Hofstede Model assumes the role of defining a culture by noting the differences inherent within. Specifically‚ this model contains five dimensions which can be applied to countries in order to spell out these differences. Dimensions used in the Hofstede model are power distance‚ individualism
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QUESTION: Triandis (1995) argues that individualistic and collectivistic cultures can differ with respect to whether relations among people in the culture are horizontal or vertical. Apply and analyze these concepts to Trinidad and Tobago (or the Caribbean island/country that is native to you.) Use your arguments/discussion to explain at least three dominant or subculture phenomena of the contemporary culture life of the island. In studying intercultural communication there are many philosophies
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Prior research indicates that these concepts influence the social behaviors of individuals. Individuals develop their self-concepts in ways that reflect their experiences within an individualistic or collectivistic society. Kulkarni et al. (2010) sought to determine if the United States and Ireland exhibit more individualistic behaviors than the other countries of Israel‚ India‚ and Bulgaria. According to this study‚ these cultures have difference levels of individualism and collectivism across several
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Mr. X‚ 57‚ is the director/business manager of the organization that was chosen for the present study. Out of his total work experience of 27 years‚ he has spent 11 years in this organization. Mr. X’s scores on the three dimensions of the Meyer & Allen Organizational Commitment Scale (1993) are discussed below: On the first dimension of affective or desire-based commitment‚ Mr. X has a mean score of 4.84‚ which is high‚ thus‚ indicative of his having a strong emotional attachment with his organization
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Cultural Differences - Historical and Theoretical Perspectives Kauffman Vincent Administrative Questions 2 14.02.18 - Lecture 1 2 5.03.18 - Lecture 3 (missed 1) - National Cultures 2 12.03.18 - Lecture 4 - Individualism & Collectivism 4 12.03.19 - Lecture 5 - Power & Authority 5 12.03.26 - Lecture 6 7 12.04.16 - Lecture 6 7 12.04.23 - Lecture 7: Masculinity and femininity 8 Administrative Questions Short critical discussion about Huntington‚ points of Huntington’s
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