# We-mode and I-mode compared

| | we-mode | I-mode |
| :------------- | :----------: | -----------: |
|
| Collectively constructed group and group goals | yes | no |
| Direction of justification and reasoning | top-down | bottom-up
| Strong collective commitment | yes | no |
| Strong collectivity condition | yes | no |
| Group goals and attitudes derived from individuals' goals and attitudes | no | yes |
| Group's responsibility as a group | yes | no |
| Group members' right and responsibility to monitor and sanction actions against group ethos and assist other members of the group when needed | yes | no |