10. Five Dimensions of National Culture
1. Individualism / collectivism
1. Individualism / collectivism
behavior towards the group
2. Uncertainty avoidance
the need for structure
3. Masculinity/femininity
behavior according to gender
4. Power distance
how a society handles inequalities
5. Long Term Orientation
virtue: thrift and perseverance
NOTE: These are relative not absolute !
17. Five Dimensions of National Culture
1. Individualism / collectivism
behavior towards the group
2. Uncertainty avoidance
the need for structure
3. Masculinity/femininity
behavior according to gender
4. Power distance
how a society handles inequalities
5. Long Term Orientation
virtue: thrift and perseverance
NOTE: These are relative not absolute !
18. Five Dimensions of National Culture
1. Individualism / collectivism
behavior towards the group
2. Uncertainty avoidance
the need for structure
3. Masculinity/femininity
behavior according to gender
4. Power distance
how a society handles inequalities
5. Long Term Orientation
virtue: thrift and perseverance
NOTE: These are relative not absolute !
19. Five Dimensions of National Culture
1. Individualism / collectivism
behavior towards the group
2. Uncertainty avoidance
the need for structure
3. Masculinity/femininity
behavior according to gender
4. Power distance
how a society handles inequalities
5. Long Term Orientation
virtue: thrift and perseverance
NOTE: These are relative not absolute !
20. Five Dimensions of National Culture
1. Individualism / collectivism
behavior towards the group
2. Uncertainty avoidance
the need for structure
3. Masculinity/femininity
behavior according to gender
4. Power distance
how a society handles inequalities
5. Long Term Orientation
virtue: thrift and perseverance
NOTE: These are relative not absolute !
22. Communication Styles
1. High context: Shared understanding
Importance of socialising to build trust
Avoid direct criticism: Loss of face
2. Low context: Explicit information
Separation of business and personal life
Open expressions and criticisms
Origin: Geography and climate
23. Three Key Massages
:
Importance of Flexibility & Adaptability
1. When you are in Rome,
do as the Romans do.
2. Your common sense is not
always other’s one.
3. Put yourself in another’s place.
24. Five Keys to Success in Japan
1. Show Respect and Humility.
2. Recognize the Positive.
3. Be Patient.
4. Embrace Ambiguity.
5. Suspend Disbelief