2.7.5 Collectivism
Functionality
The following are the strengths of this orientation contributing to individual and organisational strengths.
- Good relations are maintained and affiliation needs are satisfied.
- There is high trust amongst the members of the collectivity with high potential for collaboration.
- Consensus is attempted more frequently. For example, in Indonesia, the tradition of musyawarah (team building) is a very useful one.
- There is sharing of work and reward. In Indonesia, the practice of gotongroyong (shared work) is a good example of this.
- Members have a high sense of belonging to the collectivity.
Dysfunctionality
Collectivism produces several handicaps for the individuals and society.
- People find it difficult to tackle their ...