A Visiting Professor in International Business Recently Spoke to Students

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Essay

A visiting professor in international business recently spoke to students in an organizational behavior class about cultural differences between American and Japanese employees.The visitor noted that Americans and Japanese have similar values - Americans have high individualism and low collectivism and Japanese have medium-high individualism and low collectivism.The visitor concluded by saying that by identifying someone's nationality, such as American, you can easily determine the person's level of collectivism and individualism.Identify and discuss two problems with the visiting professor's statements.

Identify Horney's perspectives on childhood, mother’s affection, and basic anxiety.

Differentiate among the three neurotic trends: moving toward, against, and away from people.

Explain Horney’s views on self-protection mechanisms and compare them with Freud’s defense mechanisms.

Comprehend Horney’s concept of the idealized self-image and the tyranny of the shoulds.

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Definitions:

Overt Form

An apparent or visible form, not hidden or clandestine.

Self-Mutilation

The intentional act of injuring one's own body without the intent to die, often as a way to cope with emotional pain, anger, or frustration.

Non-Essential Work

Jobs or tasks considered not crucial to the immediate operational continuity during crisis situations such as pandemics.

Suspension

The act of temporarily ceasing or delaying an activity, process, or privilege, often as a disciplinary measure or due to unforeseen circumstances.