Articles related to "Individualism"
Individualism vs. Collectivism
Do you value teamwork, or promote individuality?
defining workplace culture • work environment • teamwork • individuality • assessment
Do you value teamwork, or promote individuality?
defining workplace culture • work environment • teamwork • individuality • assessment
Individualistic Trade Cultures
America, Australia, the U.K., Canada, Netherlands & New Zealand rank as the most highly individualistic nations while Latin Americans cherish strong family loyalties.
individualistic trade cultures • me first countries • value independent achievements • individualism defined • america
America, Australia, the U.K., Canada, Netherlands & New Zealand rank as the most highly individualistic nations while Latin Americans cherish strong family loyalties.
individualistic trade cultures • me first countries • value independent achievements • individualism defined • america
Spirituality: Competition v. Self Determination
A brief discussion on placing value on one's own accomplishments and standards rather than comparing one's self to and competing with others in one's peer group.
self esteem • competition • standards • values • challenge
A brief discussion on placing value on one's own accomplishments and standards rather than comparing one's self to and competing with others in one's peer group.
self esteem • competition • standards • values • challenge
Buyers Beware
Advertisement has became a sophisticated craft. Ads tap into cultural values to tap into consumer wallets.
advertisement • ads consumerism • individualism consumers • marketing religion • buying furniture trends
Advertisement has became a sophisticated craft. Ads tap into cultural values to tap into consumer wallets.
advertisement • ads consumerism • individualism consumers • marketing religion • buying furniture trends
Cultural Trade Behavior
In global trade, the buyer or seller with the best understanding of an emerging business market's culture often negotiates the best deal.
cultural trade behavior • communication problems • power distance • uncertainty avoidance • individualism
In global trade, the buyer or seller with the best understanding of an emerging business market's culture often negotiates the best deal.
cultural trade behavior • communication problems • power distance • uncertainty avoidance • individualism
Is Fantasy Baseball a Good Idea?
This article explores the writer's opinions about the value of Fantasy Baseball in particular and fantasy sports in general for the sport itself.
fantasy • baseball • sports • ballparks • baseball history
This article explores the writer's opinions about the value of Fantasy Baseball in particular and fantasy sports in general for the sport itself.
fantasy • baseball • sports • ballparks • baseball history
MakingSocialChangeReal
This article looks at the potential of positive psychology in shaping social change. The change begins with you.
positive psychology • women • post-structural • feminism • discourse
This article looks at the potential of positive psychology in shaping social change. The change begins with you.
positive psychology • women • post-structural • feminism • discourse
Individualism in tennis - is the Davis Cup still relevant?
The Davis Cup is a major part of tennis history, and up until recently was well supported by top players. Nowadays players like Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and Michael Chang prefer to skip the competition; their priorities clearly being with their individual achievements. Sampras has himself stated that he finds the Davis Cup is becoming "irrelevant." Such attitudes paint a bad picture of tennis professionals in the eyes of the general public.
davis cup • sampras • agassi • chang • courier
The Davis Cup is a major part of tennis history, and up until recently was well supported by top players. Nowadays players like Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and Michael Chang prefer to skip the competition; their priorities clearly being with their individual achievements. Sampras has himself stated that he finds the Davis Cup is becoming "irrelevant." Such attitudes paint a bad picture of tennis professionals in the eyes of the general public.
davis cup • sampras • agassi • chang • courier
Foundation series : Enlightened morality (II)
In the second half of this article on the fundamentals of morality, I examine two complex spiritual issues.
individualism • individual • self • time • temporal
In the second half of this article on the fundamentals of morality, I examine two complex spiritual issues.
individualism • individual • self • time • temporal
The collectivist illusion
Collectivism in our daily thinking is just as prejudicial as collectivism in politics.
collective • collectivism • collectivist • individual • individualism
Collectivism in our daily thinking is just as prejudicial as collectivism in politics.
collective • collectivism • collectivist • individual • individualism
We, the Martians
There are a lot of competing ideologies out there; what sort of constitution will govern the settlers of Mars?
mars • martian • constitution • space • colony
There are a lot of competing ideologies out there; what sort of constitution will govern the settlers of Mars?
mars • martian • constitution • space • colony
Where Hope Lives
The ocean floor? Siberia? The Amazon Basin? The Canadian North? Antarctica? What is a frontier, anyway?
frontier • isolation • individualism • tlingit • native americans
The ocean floor? Siberia? The Amazon Basin? The Canadian North? Antarctica? What is a frontier, anyway?
frontier • isolation • individualism • tlingit • native americans
Ayn Rand Biography
Life and works of American writer Ayn Rand, famous for her philosophy on objectivism and her best known novels The Fountainhead.
ayn rand biography • ayn rand novels • ayn rand works • ayn rand's objectivism • ayn rand essays
Life and works of American writer Ayn Rand, famous for her philosophy on objectivism and her best known novels The Fountainhead.
ayn rand biography • ayn rand novels • ayn rand works • ayn rand's objectivism • ayn rand essays
German Business Culture
While 74% of U.S. bosses view corporations as a set of machines, workers & tasks, 59% of German leaders see their company as a group of related persons working together.
german business culture • geert hofstede’s cultural model • deutschland • germany's individualism score • germany's masculinity score
While 74% of U.S. bosses view corporations as a set of machines, workers & tasks, 59% of German leaders see their company as a group of related persons working together.
german business culture • geert hofstede’s cultural model • deutschland • germany's individualism score • germany's masculinity score
Global Sales Challenges in Germany
Here are 5 cultural norms and values that prevented even a giant multinational corporation like Wal-Mart from successfully launching international operations in Germany.
global sales challenges in germany • foreign multinationals • introverted german personality • masters of planning • using reason to control emotions
Here are 5 cultural norms and values that prevented even a giant multinational corporation like Wal-Mart from successfully launching international operations in Germany.
global sales challenges in germany • foreign multinationals • introverted german personality • masters of planning • using reason to control emotions
US Cultural Trade in France
American companies must respect the French culture's strong uncertainty avoidance, high individualism, centralized power structures and lower masculinity scores.
us cultural trade in france • french culture • professor geert hofstede • uncertainty avoidance index • america’s individualism highest in world
American companies must respect the French culture's strong uncertainty avoidance, high individualism, centralized power structures and lower masculinity scores.
us cultural trade in france • french culture • professor geert hofstede • uncertainty avoidance index • america’s individualism highest in world
The Ugly Side of Humanism
Is humanism an anti-individualist ideology ? Quotes from various humanist documents would seem to indicate that this is the case.
atheism • humanism • humanist
Is humanism an anti-individualist ideology ? Quotes from various humanist documents would seem to indicate that this is the case.
atheism • humanism • humanist
Self Coaching
As important as a life coach is but the goal should be to be to become a “Self-Coach”.
coaching • life coach • personal coach • caoch • self improvement
As important as a life coach is but the goal should be to be to become a “Self-Coach”.
coaching • life coach • personal coach • caoch • self improvement
The Trouble with Paradise
Man's view of society perfected turns out to be fatally flawed.
hope • optimisim • great expectations • peace • utopia
Man's view of society perfected turns out to be fatally flawed.
hope • optimisim • great expectations • peace • utopia
In Extremis by Howard Brenton
This season's first New Work at London's Globe is actually a revisit by a 2006 hit, and it continues to intrigue the audience.
howard brenton • in extremis • shakespeare's globe • dominic dromgoole • romans in britain
This season's first New Work at London's Globe is actually a revisit by a 2006 hit, and it continues to intrigue the audience.
howard brenton • in extremis • shakespeare's globe • dominic dromgoole • romans in britain
The Inspirations behind the Hippie Movement
The Hippie Movement of the 1960s has had its philosophical and ideological origins in the past, borrowing from traditions of Ancient Greece and the Romantic Period.
philosophical foundation of the hippie movement • historical influences on politics and society • margaret mead's sexual samoan paradise • conservative rules and regulations on sexual freed • anti-war protest
The Hippie Movement of the 1960s has had its philosophical and ideological origins in the past, borrowing from traditions of Ancient Greece and the Romantic Period.
philosophical foundation of the hippie movement • historical influences on politics and society • margaret mead's sexual samoan paradise • conservative rules and regulations on sexual freed • anti-war protest
Trade Culture Dimensions
Dutch anthropologist Fons Trompenaars has developed seven dimensions of culture which give key insights into successful international trade negotiations.
trade culture dimensions • dutch anthropologist fons trompenaars • consultants and lawyers • achievement vs. ascription • individualism vs. communitarianism
Dutch anthropologist Fons Trompenaars has developed seven dimensions of culture which give key insights into successful international trade negotiations.
trade culture dimensions • dutch anthropologist fons trompenaars • consultants and lawyers • achievement vs. ascription • individualism vs. communitarianism
American Apprentice Deals in China
Even sales leadership training experts like Donald Trump have to respect the cultural sensitivities of the highly competitive Chinese marketplace.
american apprentice deals in china • chinese status • sales leadership training • experts like donald trump • highly competitive chinese marketplace
Even sales leadership training experts like Donald Trump have to respect the cultural sensitivities of the highly competitive Chinese marketplace.
american apprentice deals in china • chinese status • sales leadership training • experts like donald trump • highly competitive chinese marketplace
Foundation series : Enlightened morality (I)
In this first part, I discuss what morality means in a rational context, and examine two spiritual issues.
morality • value • values • virtue • virtues
In this first part, I discuss what morality means in a rational context, and examine two spiritual issues.
morality • value • values • virtue • virtues
18th Century American Furniture Styles
The furniture styles of the 18th Century were a reflection of the changing world at the time and were considered more as an art than a craft.
18th century society • 18th century culture • american furniture • antiques • collectibles
The furniture styles of the 18th Century were a reflection of the changing world at the time and were considered more as an art than a craft.
18th century society • 18th century culture • american furniture • antiques • collectibles
Great Art is Both Romantic & Classical
The Romantic movement favors subjective, macabre, fantastic, and transcendental subject matter, while the Classical stance favors objectivity and rationality.
johann wolfgang von goethe • visionary art • classicism is health and romanticism is sickness • differences between classicism and romanticism • all great art is both romantic and classic
The Romantic movement favors subjective, macabre, fantastic, and transcendental subject matter, while the Classical stance favors objectivity and rationality.
johann wolfgang von goethe • visionary art • classicism is health and romanticism is sickness • differences between classicism and romanticism • all great art is both romantic and classic
The 1960s Revisited
<I>In Praise of Decadence</I> by Jeff Riggenbach is a unique look at the 1960s. Anyone who either lived through the 60s (and has intact memories!) or for those who simply have an interest in the subject, or readers who enjoy an argument that is unique, should enjoy this book.
in praise of decadence • jeff riggenbach • 1960s • nineteen sixties • politics
<I>In Praise of Decadence</I> by Jeff Riggenbach is a unique look at the 1960s. Anyone who either lived through the 60s (and has intact memories!) or for those who simply have an interest in the subject, or readers who enjoy an argument that is unique, should enjoy this book.
in praise of decadence • jeff riggenbach • 1960s • nineteen sixties • politics
The Absent Sitcom Dad
The absent sitcom father indicates the economic nature of the problems affecting our real families.
sitcom fathers • fatherhood • families
The absent sitcom father indicates the economic nature of the problems affecting our real families.
sitcom fathers • fatherhood • families
A Libertarian Primer
A broad overview of the Libertarian philosophy, and a recap of recent events within the Reform Party.
libertarian • reform party • politics • censorship • presidential election
A broad overview of the Libertarian philosophy, and a recap of recent events within the Reform Party.
libertarian • reform party • politics • censorship • presidential election
eleventyseven MySpace
Pop punk band eleventyseven is set to release its debut music video “MySpace” to video outlets nationwide on June 1st.
eleventyseven • the land of fake believe • more than a revolution • matt langston • sam stanton
Pop punk band eleventyseven is set to release its debut music video “MySpace” to video outlets nationwide on June 1st.
eleventyseven • the land of fake believe • more than a revolution • matt langston • sam stanton
Is It Really Just About Guns?
This article discusses court cases, past and pending, concerning the rights of private citizens to own firearms and what a lot of the anti-gun rhetorica actually means.
guns • freedom • private gun ownership rights • law • supreme court
This article discusses court cases, past and pending, concerning the rights of private citizens to own firearms and what a lot of the anti-gun rhetorica actually means.
guns • freedom • private gun ownership rights • law • supreme court
A Polaroid Photo Wedding Reception
Use Polaroids in your save the dates, your wedding photos, your guest book and your favors to add a unique spin to your wedding.
polaroid wedding • wedding photos • wedding favor ideas • polaroids • wedding reception photos
Use Polaroids in your save the dates, your wedding photos, your guest book and your favors to add a unique spin to your wedding.
polaroid wedding • wedding photos • wedding favor ideas • polaroids • wedding reception photos
Aboriginal Substance Abuse
Most indigenous societies had drugs and alcohol before colonisation, but with little or no addiction and abuse. So why do we have such high levels of drug abuse now?
aboriginal drug abuse • aboriginal substance abuse • aboriginal alcohol abuse • alcohol restrictions • indigenous alcohol restrictions
Most indigenous societies had drugs and alcohol before colonisation, but with little or no addiction and abuse. So why do we have such high levels of drug abuse now?
aboriginal drug abuse • aboriginal substance abuse • aboriginal alcohol abuse • alcohol restrictions • indigenous alcohol restrictions
Cape Town's Best Coffee Experience
Cape Town's two main coffee franchises are competing to create the best coffee experience in Cape Town.
cape town cafes • cape town coffee • best coffee cape town • vida e caffe • seattle coffee
Cape Town's two main coffee franchises are competing to create the best coffee experience in Cape Town.
cape town cafes • cape town coffee • best coffee cape town • vida e caffe • seattle coffee
Francois Truffaut - Interviews
French filmmaker Francois Truffaut was recognized as a great interview - but you'd hardly know it from this collection
francois truffaut • francois truffaut interviews • the 400 blows • shoot the piano player • jules and jim
French filmmaker Francois Truffaut was recognized as a great interview - but you'd hardly know it from this collection
francois truffaut • francois truffaut interviews • the 400 blows • shoot the piano player • jules and jim
Group Presentation of Short Stories
Here is a group short story project that your students just might enjoy toward the end of the school year.
shortstory • groupproject
Here is a group short story project that your students just might enjoy toward the end of the school year.
shortstory • groupproject
History of Italian Language
Written Italian language has been around since the 10th century. Today, most Italians speak a common language which has only been in existence for 147 years.
written italian • standard italian language • italian mother tongue • italian dialects • italian language development
Written Italian language has been around since the 10th century. Today, most Italians speak a common language which has only been in existence for 147 years.
written italian • standard italian language • italian mother tongue • italian dialects • italian language development
Adventures of Sword and Sorcery Magazine
This is about the fantasy fiction magazine Adventures of Sword and Sorcery.
adventures of sword and sorcery • fantasy • fiction • reviews • magazine
This is about the fantasy fiction magazine Adventures of Sword and Sorcery.
adventures of sword and sorcery • fantasy • fiction • reviews • magazine
Are You a Role Model?
Role models are all around us-- on tv, the sports page, our homes. But do we look at ourselves as role models in what we do in youth ministry?
role model • youth • children • christian • volunteer
Role models are all around us-- on tv, the sports page, our homes. But do we look at ourselves as role models in what we do in youth ministry?
role model • youth • children • christian • volunteer
Bob Barr Rejects Racist Donations
Libertarian presidential nominee Bob Barr is making a wiser choice than Ron Paul on accepting donations from public racists.
is ron paul a racist • bob barr rejects racist donations • racist ron paul newsletters • 2008 libterarian presidential nominee • bob barr campaign
Libertarian presidential nominee Bob Barr is making a wiser choice than Ron Paul on accepting donations from public racists.
is ron paul a racist • bob barr rejects racist donations • racist ron paul newsletters • 2008 libterarian presidential nominee • bob barr campaign
Bolivian Indigenous Revolution
In Bolivia, there is a neo-conservative backlash against Andean aboriginal peoples who are seeking to build a pluralist state in which native peoples have autonomy.
aboriginal autonomy • aboriginal sovereignty • bolivian indigenous • andean culture • western modernity
In Bolivia, there is a neo-conservative backlash against Andean aboriginal peoples who are seeking to build a pluralist state in which native peoples have autonomy.
aboriginal autonomy • aboriginal sovereignty • bolivian indigenous • andean culture • western modernity
Community Organizing
Community organizing is a process that empowers people to recognize and honor their individual and collective voices by working together to transform their communities.
community organizing • activism • saul alinsky • changing communities • improve schools
Community organizing is a process that empowers people to recognize and honor their individual and collective voices by working together to transform their communities.
community organizing • activism • saul alinsky • changing communities • improve schools
Defining Workplace Culture
Discovering the true culture of your office is the first step toward employee satisfaction.
workplace culture • work environment • define • work atmosphere • definition
Discovering the true culture of your office is the first step toward employee satisfaction.
workplace culture • work environment • define • work atmosphere • definition
Demba Ba
1899 Hoffenheim has been shocking the Bundesliga with a high-tempo and energetic attack which has the promoted side atop the league - thanks in large part to Demba Ba.
demba ba • french-senegalese striker helps hoffenheim to top • ba combining with vedad ibisevic and chinedu obasi • demba ba deals with a handicap from broken fibula • europe's top clubs are courting ba
1899 Hoffenheim has been shocking the Bundesliga with a high-tempo and energetic attack which has the promoted side atop the league - thanks in large part to Demba Ba.
demba ba • french-senegalese striker helps hoffenheim to top • ba combining with vedad ibisevic and chinedu obasi • demba ba deals with a handicap from broken fibula • europe's top clubs are courting ba
Employee Value
Do your value your employees, and their input?
defining workplace culture • work environment • employee value • minimum wage • assessment
Do your value your employees, and their input?
defining workplace culture • work environment • employee value • minimum wage • assessment
Notes On A Life
She has subsisted in her husband's shadow - but with this delicate, introspective and textural journal, Eleanor Coppola comes to the fore
notes on a life • francis coppola • eleanor copola • sofia coppola • nicholas cage
She has subsisted in her husband's shadow - but with this delicate, introspective and textural journal, Eleanor Coppola comes to the fore
notes on a life • francis coppola • eleanor copola • sofia coppola • nicholas cage
Plagues & Pleasures DVD Review
Narrated by John Waters, 'Plagues & Pleasures on the Salton Sea' is a fun historical documentary with plenty of bonus features now available on DVD.
plagues pleasures salton sea • salton sea documentary dvd review • chris metzler • john waters • environmental film
Narrated by John Waters, 'Plagues & Pleasures on the Salton Sea' is a fun historical documentary with plenty of bonus features now available on DVD.
plagues pleasures salton sea • salton sea documentary dvd review • chris metzler • john waters • environmental film
Poetry and Western Films
In response to inaccurate and damaging portrayals of Native American culture and U.S. history in Western films, poets have created art that communicates the truth.
western film • the west • the old west • western movies • old west movies
In response to inaccurate and damaging portrayals of Native American culture and U.S. history in Western films, poets have created art that communicates the truth.
western film • the west • the old west • western movies • old west movies
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