The Evolution of Individualism in Workplace Culture

This chapter examines the early career of a pioneering figure in organizational psychology, whose engineering background shaped their groundbreaking work at IBM. It explores the development of employee opinion surveys and the cultural dimensions proposed by Hofstede, specifically focusing on individualism versus collectivism in workplace dynamics. The chapter highlights the contrasting influence of American individualism on societal behavior and economic growth, while also addressing racial disparities and collective cultural experiences.