Institutional Collectivism

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What is 'Institutional Collectivism'?

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The degree to which organizational and societal institutional practices encourage and reward collective distribution of resources and collective action.

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What are the characteristics of societies with high institutional collectivism?

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1. Members assume high interdependence with the organization. 2. Group loyalty is encouraged, even if it undermines individual goals. 3. The economic system maximizes the interests of collectives. 4. Rewards are driven by seniority, personal needs, and/or within-group equity. 5. Critical decisions are made by groups.

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What are the characteristics of societies with low institutional collectivism?

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1. Members assume they are largely independent of the organization. 2. Pursuit of individual goals is encouraged, even at the expense of group loyalty. 3. The economic system maximizes the interests of individuals. 4. Rewards are driven largely by an individual's contribution to task success. 5. Critical decisions are made by individuals.

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Who is the author of the source text on Institutional Collectivism?

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Cornelius N. Grove.

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What is the significance of the GLOBE Project in relation to leadership?

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The GLOBE Project studies cultural dimensions and their impact on leadership behaviors and attributes across different societies.

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What is the relationship between group loyalty and individual goals in high institutional collectivism societies?

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In high institutional collectivism societies, group loyalty is encouraged even if it undermines the pursuit of individual goals.

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How do rewards differ between high and low institutional collectivism societies?

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In high institutional collectivism societies, rewards are driven by seniority and group equity, while in low institutional collectivism societies, rewards are based on individual contributions.

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What is the economic system like in societies with high institutional collectivism?

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It tends to maximize the interests of collectives.

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What is the economic system like in societies with low institutional collectivism?

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It tends to maximize the interests of individuals.

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What is a critical decision-making characteristic in high institutional collectivism societies?

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Critical decisions are made by groups.