Chapter $02$: Assignment

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$2.$ Cultural differences and work$-$related attitudes

Which of the following companies has high individualism?

Dave Douglas, the CEO of Intrane, LLC$,$ routinely walks through the office, stopping to chat with his employees. He encourages them to speak freely, and he gives them credit for their good ideas. His employees all say that Dave is one of the few bosses whose open door policy is just that: an open door.

Mylar Mechanics is a global organization, so it is important to make sure that employees are able to communicate with each other on a regular basis. Last week, managers used the World Clock Meeting Planner to find the best time for a meeting between the Amsterdam, Austin, Delhi, and Orlando offices.

Ivana's Images has a reputation for being the best in the business. Sure, Ivana is difficult to work with$-$you wouldn't want her on your team$-$but she can do layout and design faster and better than anyone else. Ivana likes to work by herself, and she is happiest when she can prove that she is better than everyone.