Chapter 2 How Much Do You Value Individualism and Collectivism_

1/17/23, 4:29 PM Smart Form https://newconnect.mheducation.com 1/6 Survey Complete 1. I often do 'my own thing'. Does not describe me at all Does not describe me very well Describes me somewhat Describes me well Describes me very well 2. The well-being of my co-workers is important to me. Does not describe me at all Does not describe me very well Describes me somewhat Describes me well Describes me very well 3. One should live one's life independently of others. Cross-cultural values have become an important part of organizational life due to globalization and an increasingly multicultural workforce. Organizational behavior researchers have studied several cross- cultural values, but none has had as much attention as the two measured in this self-assessment: individualism and collectivism. Source: T. M. Singelis, H. C. Triandis, D. P.S. Bhawuk and M. J. Gelfand, ‘Horizontal and Vertical Dimensions of Individualism and Collectivism: A Theoretical and Measurement Refinement’, Cross- Cultural Research 29 (August 1995), pp. 240–75. Read each statement in the survey and select the response that reflects how well the statement describes you. There are no right or wrong answers. After completing the self-assessment, read the feedback that explains how to understand your score and interpret your results. You must respond to all statements in order to receive full credit for this self-assessment activity.              

1/17/23, 4:29 PM Smart Form https://newconnect.mheducation.com 2/6 Does not describe me at all Does not describe me very well Describes me somewhat Describes me well Describes me very well 4. If a co-worker received a prize, I would feel proud. Does not describe me at all Does not describe me very well Describes me somewhat Describes me well Describes me very well 5. I like my privacy. Does not describe me at all Does not describe me very well Describes me somewhat Describes me well Describes me very well 6. If a relative were in ±nancial di²culty, I would help within my means. Does not describe me at all Does not describe me very well Describes me somewhat Describes me well Describes me very well 7. I prefer to be direct and forthright when discussing with people. Does not describe me at all Does not describe me very well Describes me somewhat Describes me well Describes me very well 8. It is important to maintain harmony within my group.                             

1/17/23, 4:29 PM Smart Form https://newconnect.mheducation.com 4/6 Does not describe me at all Does not describe me very well Describes me somewhat Describes me well Describes me very well 14. My happiness depends very much on the happiness of those around me. Does not describe me at all Does not describe me very well Describes me somewhat Describes me well Describes me very well 15. I enjoy being unique and different from others in many ways. Does not describe me at all Does not describe me very well Describes me somewhat Describes me well Describes me very well 16. To me, pleasure is spending time with others. Does not describe me at all Does not describe me very well Describes me somewhat Describes me well Describes me very well                     Collectivism Collectivism 0 40 35 35/40

1/17/23, 4:29 PM Smart Form https://newconnect.mheducation.com 5/6 Range 31 to 40 High collectivism Collectivism refers to the extent that we value our duty to groups to which we belong, and to group harmony. Highly collectivist people define themselves by their group membership and value harmonious relationships within those groups. However, keep in mind that the average level of collectivism is lower in some cultures (such as Canada) than in others. Individualism Individualism 0 40 30 30/40 Range 23 to 30 Moderate individualism Individualism refers to the extent that you value independence and personal uniqueness. Highly individualist people value personal freedom, self- sufficiency, control over their own lives, and appreciation of their unique qualities that distinguish them from others. However, keep in mind that the average level of individualism is higher in some cultures (such as Canada) than in others. This self-assessment estimates your level of individualism and collectivism. At one time, experts thought that these two cross-cross-cultural values were opposites. Now, we understand that they represent separate values that are generally unrelated to each other. Each scale has a potential score ranging from 8 to 40 points. Higher scores indicate that the person has a higher level of each cross- cultural value.