Situation 1

Answer the following questions

1. Why do you think your boss behave this way?

2. What would you answer to your boss?

3. Do you believe it is reasonable to check with your colleagues even if you are sure in the correctness of your decision?

4. What would you do in this situation? Would you like to have a frank discussion with your boss and tell him your vision of situation?

Part 4. All cultures can be subdivided into two types: collectivist cultures and individualist ones. People from collectivist cultures believe that their own security and well-being ultimately depend on the well-being and survival of their group. A group is only as strong as its weakest members, so dividing the spoils evenly – increasing the well-being of everyone in the group equally – offers the greatest protection for all members.

People from individualist cultures believe rewards should be directly commensurate with one's level of effort.

No culture, of course, will be exclusively individualist or collectivist; all cultures will have elements of both poles – but cultures do tend to be more one than the other.

What culture do you belong to? Why do you think so?

You are a new employee in a company and eager to become a strong professional and a good friend for your coworkers. In dealing with your colleagues, you have tried to work collaboratively, offering assistance wherever you saw it was needed – assistance that was often very much appreciated – and expecting assis­tance in return. You have noticed, however, that whenever you have asked for help, your colleagues have been somewhat sur­prised and reluctant. One day you confronted one of your col­leagues on this issue. You pointed out that you helped her a few days ago when she was behind on a project, but this week when you asked for her help, she said she was too busy. You asked her why she thought it was okay to take help but not to give it in return. She looked surprised and said, "But I never asked for your help. I thought you were just being kind. I certainly don't expect that kind of help."

What should you do in this situation?

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