3f:{"id":"40d17b7d5c4abfb351bd507e3893546216462302cf","bound":null} 40:T40f,Example study: - Hofstede's individualism vs. collectivism dimension study examined cultural differences across IBM employees in over 50 countries - Individualistic cultures (e.g., USA, UK) prioritize personal goals, independence, and individual achievement - Collectivist cultures (e.g., Japan, China) emphasize group harmony, interdependence, and collective goals - Research methodology involved surveying IBM employees using standardized questionnaires to measure cultural values - Found significant variations in individualism scores: USA scored 91 (highly individualistic) while China scored 20 (highly collectivistic) - These differences influence workplace behavior - individualistic cultures prefer direct communication and personal recognition, while collectivist cultures value group harmony and indirect communication Maximum 5 marks if only describing the study without linking to behavioral implications Maximum 3 marks if cultural dimension explanation lacks detail or behavioral relevance41:T40f,Example study: - Hofstede's individualism vs. collectivism dimension study examined cultural differences across IBM employees in over 50 countries - Individualistic cultures (e.g., USA, UK) prioritize personal goals, independence, and individual achievement - Collectivist cultures (e.g., Japan, China) emphasize group harmony, interdependence, and collective goals - Research methodology involved surveying IBM employees using standardized questionnaires to measure cultural values - Found significant variations in individualism scores: USA scored 91 (highly individualistic) while China scored 20 (highly collectivistic) - These differences influence workplace behavior - individualistic cultures prefer direct communication and personal recognition, while collectivist cultures value group harmony and indirect communication Maximum 5 marks if only describing the study without linking to behavioral implications Maximum 3 marks if cultural dimension explanation lacks detail or behavioral relevance42:T40f,Example study: - Hofstede's individualism vs. collectivism dimension study examined cultural differences across IBM employees in over 50 countries - Individualistic cultures (e.g., USA, UK) prioritize personal goals, independence, and individual achievement - Collectivist cultures (e.g., Japan, China) emphasize group harmony, interdependence, and collective goals - Research methodology involved surveying IBM employees using standardized questionnaires to measure cultural values - Found significant variations in individualism scores: USA scored 91 (highly individualistic) while China scored 20 (highly collectivistic) - These differences influence workplace behavior - individualistic cultures prefer direct communication and personal recognition, while collectivist cultures value group harmony and indirect communication Maximum 5 marks if only describing the study without linking to behavioral implications Maximum 3 marks if cultural dimension explanation lacks detail or behavioral relevance43:T1b06,

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