John prefers to work alone on projects and avoids tasks that require him to work in a group with other employees in his organization. He believes in self-reliance and gives precedence to his own ideas and values over the beliefs of others. In the context of the dimensions of national culture identified by Geert Hofstede, John is likely to score high on _____.
A) gender egalitarianism
B) individualism
C) femininity
D) in-group collectivism

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John's preference for working alone and prioritizing his own ideas and values over those of others aligns with the characteristics of individualism. Hofstede's individualism dimension refers to the degree to which people in a culture emphasize personal achievements and individual rights.

John Prefers to Work Alone on Projects and Avoids Tasks