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Individualism-Collectivism and the Role of Goal Orientation in Organizational Training
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Rogers, Altovise; Spitzmueller, Christiane – International Journal of Training and Development, 2009
This research examines how individualism-collectivism and goal orientation impact training effectiveness through study of an internationally diverse sample of engineers who were undergoing technical training. In light of contemporary views of individualism-collectivism, we argue that collectivism will moderate the influence of learning and…
Descriptors: Individualism, Goal Orientation, Learning Motivation, Social Environment
Turning Diversity into a Strength for Decision Making.
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Hergert, Leslie F. – Journal of Staff Development, 1997
Describes a study that examined how relationships within diverse leadership teams engaged the strengths of all members to make decisions and transform schools. Results indicated that diversity issues affecting team effectiveness were apparent in team composition, agenda topics, and group representation. This paper presents recommendations for…
Descriptors: Diversity (Faculty), Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education
Cooperation in the Multi-Ethnic Classroom: The Impact of Cooperative Group Work on Social Relationships in Middle Schools.
Cowie, Helen; And Others – 1994
This book describes a British project which used cooperative group work as a curriculum approach to help reduce children's social difficulties and encourage cooperation and friendship across such barriers as race, sex, or disability. The book consists of eight chapters. Chapter 1 provides an overview of research findings and theory related to peer…
Descriptors: Bullying, Cooperation, Cooperative Learning, Curriculum Development