Vladamir comes from a culture in which his own accomplishments are very important to him because he feels that they set him apart from others. On his resume he lists the jobs he's had, the awards he's won, and the degrees that he has earned. He feels that this will help him get the new job for which he is applying. The culture in which Vladamir comes appears to value .

individualism                      

Explanation:

Individualism: In social psychology, the term "individualism" is described as a phenomenon through which an individual tends to identify oneself and therefore focuses on his or her goals. Individualism is considered as opposite to collectivism and is based on the aspect through which a person prioritizes oneself and one's desires or goals instead of thinking for an entire community's welfare.

In the question above, the culture in which Vladamir comes appears to value individualism.

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