A Common Stereotype Is That Players from Collectivist Societies Are

question 58

Essay

A common stereotype is that players from collectivist societies are more collaborative and trustworthy,and that those from individualist societies are more competitive and opportunistic.What do you think the relation between collectivism/individualism and opportunistic behavior is? How does the understanding of collectivism/individualism help managers?

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Definitions:

Shaping

A method of teaching new behaviors by rewarding closer and closer approximations to the desired behavior.

Acquiring

The process of obtaining or gaining possession of something.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

A psychotherapeutic approach that aims to solve problems concerning dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and cognitions through a goal-oriented, systematic process.

Systematic Desensitization Therapy

Type of behavior therapy that attempts to reduce client anxiety through relaxation techniques and progressive exposure to feared stimuli.