Japan Hofstedes 5 Cultural Dimensions PDI Power Distance IDV
Individuality MAS Masculinity UAI Uncertainty Avoidance LTO Long
Term Orientation To go to Hofstedes website click here.here
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Japan Hofstedes 5 Cultural Dimensions PDI Power Distance IDV
Individuality MAS Masculinity UAI Uncertainty Avoidance LTO Long
Term Orientation To go to Hofstedes website click here.here
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Japan Hofstedes 5 Cultural Dimensions PDI Power Distance IDV
Individuality MAS Masculinity UAI Uncertainty Avoidance LTO Long
Term Orientation To go to Hofstedes website click here.here
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Japan Transparency Index 2008 Corruption Perceptions Index from
Transparency International To see the complete survey click
here.here
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Japan Religion Religions Shintoism Buddhism Christianity Other
http://www.religioustolerance.org/shinto.htm Shinto is an ancient
Japanese religion. Starting about 500 BCE (or earlier) it was
originally "an amorphous mix of nature worship, fertility cults,
divination techniques, hero worship, and shamanism." 4 Its name was
derived from the Chinese words "shin tao" ("The Way of the Gods")
in the 8th Century CE. For more details Religion does not have a
high emphasis in modern Japanese culture. (Graphs are from the
World Values Survey)
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Japan Symbols, Stories, and Rituals Japan is known around the
world as "Land of the Rising Sun," and its flag depicts this
sentiment. The disk in the center of the flag is called Hinomaru,
which means disk of the sun. This symbol has been an imperial badge
since the 14th century. To read more about the Japanese flag click
here. here Click on a picture to learn more about its importance in
Japanese culture.
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Japan Symbols, Stories, and Rituals The Mirror of Matsuyama In
ancient days there lived in a remote part of Japan a man and his
wife, and they were blessed with a little girl, who was the pet and
idol of her parents. On one occasion the man was called away on
business in distant Kyoto. Before he went he told his daughter that
if she were good and dutiful to her mother he would bring her back
a present she would prize very highly. Then the good man took his
departure, mother and daughter watching him go. At last he returned
to his home, and after his wife and child had taken off his large
hat and sandals he sat down upon the white mats and opened a bamboo
basket, watching the eager gaze of his little child. He took out a
. Click here for the rest of the story and more.here Folk tales
give some insight into the lives and values of Japanese
people.
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Japan Symbols, Stories, and Rituals wedding Shinto purification
ritual New Year Celebration Baseball game Click on one of the
pictures to see a video of each event.
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Japan Impact of Social Institutions Family Economic System
Education Political System Click on one of the pictures to read
about each social institution. The Japanese educational system has
it exist now was established by the Americans, based on their own
system, after WWII. It consists of 6 years of elementary school
("shougakkou" ), 3 years of junior high school ("chugakkou" ), 3
years of high school ("koukou" ), and either 2 years of junior
college ("tankadaigaku" or "karejji" ) or 4 years of university
("daigaku" ) Education is compulsory until 15, but 90% of the
people complete high school and 40% graduate from university or
college. The proportion of male students is higher at universities,
while the opposite is true of junior colleges. Ref.
http://www.jref.com/society/japanese_educational_system.shtml
http://www.jref.com/society/japanese_educational_system.shtml Wa
(harmony) is highly valued in Japanese society. Kao (the notion of
face) is very important and is the basis of a persons social status
and reputation.
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Japan Impact of Social Institutions Graphs from the World
Values Survey (2000)World Values Survey
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Japan Tips for Travel (Front stage / back stage culture) Casual
dress is never appropriate in a business setting. Tattoos are only
for prisoners in Japan. Keep yours covered up. Dont express your
anger or aggressiveness openly. The Japanese consider this losing
face. If you will be outside, carry a small towel if you will be
sweating. The Japanese dont like to show sweat in public. Blowing
your nose in public is considered rude. If you have the opportunity
to visit someones house, take your shoes off before entering.
Eating on the street is considered impolite. Check out the links
below for more http://www.traveladvicepages.com/category/japan
http://www.cyborlink.com/besite/japan.htm
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Japan Business Culture For Japanese business people exchanging
"meishi" (business cards) is like shaking hands. It is very awkward
not to exchange "meishi" when you first meet, so make sure you have
enough. Gift giving in business is still practiced in Japan. While
not required, it is appreciated. Gifts should not be excessive,
otherwise they may be seen as a bribe. Japanese managers may line
up or sit in order of seniority or position. It is also important
to give more respect to older managers. In Japan, the group is more
important than the individual. It is not wise to excessively praise
or encourage an individual openly. For more information on Japanese
business practices click here or on the pictures above.here
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Japan Business Culture The Japanese business culture emphasizes
building trust and relationships. Japanese businesses often form
strategic partnerships based on informal agreements and often
reputation is as important as legal concerns. An interesting
article on trust in Japanese business culture.article From the
World Values Survey (2000).World Values Survey
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Japan Business Culture The Ethics of the Group Japanese workers
are expected to subordinate themselves to the needs of the company.
The company is expected to serve the needs of the nation. Each
group must defer to and show loyalty to the higher group. Personal
sacrifice is expected as a service to the society in general. The
Ethics of Diligence and Self Actualization Japanese people are
expected to work hard and long work hours earn respect. The Ethics
of Reciprocity The Japanese believe that long-term relationships
and partnerships are necessary for the functioning of a harmonious
society. Japanese businesses strive to create mutually beneficial
relationships based on shared sacrifice and benefits.
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References Multinational Management, A Strategic Approach,
Cullen and Parboteeah, Thomson South Western 2008, ISBN
978-0-324-54512- http://www.geert-hofstede.com/
http://www.worldvaluessurvey.org/
http://www.transparency.org/news_room/in_focus/2008/cpi2008/cpi_2008_table
http://www.religioustolerance.org/shinto.htm
http://japanese-flag.org/ http://www.asianinfo.org
http://www.coveylink.com/blog/trust-in-japan-my-bow-is-my-bond-the-economist/http://www.coveylink.com/blog/trust-in-japan-my-bow-is-my-bond-the-economist/
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/2224428/japanese_new_year/
http://www.communicaid.com/cross-cultural-training/culture-for-business-and-
management/doing-business-in/Japanese-business-and-social-culture.phphttp://www.communicaid.com/cross-cultural-training/culture-for-business-and-
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http://www.traveladvicepages.com/category/japan
http://www.asiatravelinfo.com/japan/doingbusiness.asp
http://www.jref.com/society/japanese_educational_system.shtml
http://japanese.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ/Ya&zTi=1&sdn=japanese&cdn=education
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