2.7.7 Other Directedness
Functionality
Giving importance to norms laid down by society may help to reduce “improper behaviour” of individual members. The concern to save face may also contribute to behaviour useful for the maintenance of the collectivity.
Dysfunctionality
The greater dysfunctionality is in terms of lack of inter-nalisation of the values and developing criteria which are internally consistent of oneself. People in such cultures are afraid of taking risks if this involves some possibility of loss of face.
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