Fred has been sent to build a factory in a small village. his new employees speak often of the rewards the factory will bring to their community. it takes fred a long time to form relationships because the social networks there are close knit. which term best describes the primary trait of the culture he is dealing with

collectivism

Explanation:

Collectivism is a type of culture in which the social organization in such that the priority is often given to a group rather than a single individual. Thus, this type of culture emphasizes being a part of the group and doesn't allow a single person to be in importance. In the given example, Fred is sent to a village and the people of the village are working collectively for the greater benefit of the community rather than that of any particular individual and thus, this example illustrates that collectivism exists in the village.

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