personalistic

/ˌpɜrsənəˈlɪstɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or emphasizing the importance of individual personality, character, or personal qualities over abstract systems or groups.
    • Her personalistic approach to teaching meant she focused on each student's unique strengths.
    • In his personalistic philosophy, he argued that reality is best understood through personal experience.
    • The company's personalistic leadership style made employees feel valued as individuals.
  2. Based on or involving personal relationships or loyalties rather than formal rules or procedures.
    • In a personalistic culture, networking and personal connections are more important than official titles.
    • The manager's personalistic hiring practices meant he only chose people he personally liked.
    • The small town's government was highly personalistic, with decisions often made based on who you knew.
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