A Collective CultureCollectivism is a social value found in China that departs from the more Western emphasis on independence. In a collectivist society, people place many goals and needs ahead of their own individual wants. Indeed, this value is sometimes so much a part of society that an individual may not recognize particular and collective needs, because survival and group cohesion are vitally important. The global character of Chinese individuals is part of the legacy of progress which, for several thousand years, has been based on agriculture. In every progressive era, workers farmed the same soil and existed with the same neighbors and relatives as their guardians and grandparents before them. The Chinese have also been deeply influenced by the teachings of Confucianism, which emphasize the importance of extended families and bonds of dependency. This shows itself in several ways. The Chinese tend to form task forces, with missions assigned to these gatherings rather than to individuals. Arrangement sessions are also a collaboration. The Chinese usually send many appointments to arrange sessions. The group agreement around their moderators is a primary variable in deciding the progress of commercial negotiations. Hierarchy The Chinese have an incredible appreciation for fixed hierarchical connections. They even have an ideal, called "li", which implies both respectability and custom. It has been deciphered as the way in which each individual is called to act to maintain progressive demand. This involves expressing some appreciation for others and tolerating the commitments that accompany one's position in the progressive system... middle of paper ...... records of Chinese decision lines spanning two centuries predating the conception of the Christ. The Great Wall of China was built in the third century BC, and two of the most compelling scholars in Chinese history, Confucius and Lao Tzu, existed in the sixth century BC. The Chinese also have a strong tradition of pioneering love. As a result, they are less reluctant to see themselves as a component of the continuum of history with less emphasis on the present time. That's good, this implies that the Chinese are all the more positively impacted by the past. It is over time that people and organizations can become reliable. The Chinese are not extremely focused on the present or a fleeting future. They certainly plan ahead, but it's more about the long-term future, in a broader time perspective.