Due to the significant impact of culture in the business environment, use Hofstede’s compare countries resource to choose a country for your project and conduct a cultural analysis of your project country, using the resource to investigate the specific culture scores for Hofstede’s dimensions of culture. In this discussion, you will work on the following critical elements: Values and Communication and Business Etiquette.Discuss Hofstede’s dimensions of culture that influence business in your project country.Use The World Factbook and Commisceo Global Culture Guides to expand this further by identifying specific elements of communication, both verbal and non-verbal.Finally, using Commisceo Global Culture Guides, identify five rules of business etiquette that would directly influence business interactions.What risks or opportunities can you identify from this analysis of culture? Consider areas of management that can be adjusted when considering cultural drivers.Respond to two of your classmates and make observations based on the information they provided. Work to include personal insight and research to supplement your classmates’ analyses.just need the responses done
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Hofstede’s Dimensions of Culture: Japan (Hofstede, 2019)
Power Distance: Score of 54
·Borderline hierarchical
·Decisions must be vetted through layers
·Slow decision making
·Japanese consider themselves a meritocratic society
·Education is considered an equalizer
Individualism: Score of 46
·Collectivistic (by Western standards)
·Harmony of group above individual opinion
·No extended family system
·Paternalistic society
·Famously loyal to company (not in line with collectivistic
cultures)
· Private and Reserved compared to other Asian cultures
Masculinity: Score of 95
·Driven by competition, achievement and success
·Value system formulated as early as primary school, combined
with collective nature not outwardly assertive or
competitive
·Group/Team oriented competition is predominately noted
competitiveness vice individual
· Drive for excellence and perfection
·Long hours and dedication to work make it difficult for women
to achieve high status positions.
Uncertainty Avoidance: Score of
92
·Constantly threatened by natural disaster Japanese are high
uncertainty avoiding
·Highly prepared for uncertain situations
· Highly ritualized
· · Very detail oriented in project management, ensuring risk
has been mitigated to the highest capacity
Long-Term Orientation: Score of
88
·Pragmatic
·Private lives are guided by virtues and practical good
·Business has high rate of investment in R&D
·High own capital rate
·Focus is to serve stakeholders and society
Communication (Japan-Japan Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette, 2019)
Language: “Nihongo” in English: Japanese: over 125 million (99%) speakers, the last 1% Other
(Korean, Chinese, Brazilian, Filipino and other)
Nonverbal: Facial expressions, tone of voice, posture, eye contact and breath inhalation.
Bowing and the depth of your bow is a sign of respect.
Business Etiquette:
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Dress conservatively
Carry pristine business cards that have been translated into Japanese
Appointments are required (via phone)
Punctuality is highly expected
Senior person will be seated farthest from the door.
Be prepared to always meet with a group vice an individual
Bring a gift, as a token of your ‘esteem’
Business Observations:
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Leader in technology and manufacturing
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8 most attractive destination for multi-national companies from 2016-2018.
Incredibly traditional and culturally connected
Be aware the Japanese are non-confrontational and will not engage during a meeting but put
disagreement in a report
The value of ‘face’ is incredibly important; be sure not to embarrass someone in public forum.
Bibliography
Hofstede Insights. (2019). Country Comparison’s, What about Japan? Retrieved from
Commisceo-global. (2019).Japan- Japanese Culture, Customs, Business Practices and Etiquette. Retrieved
from https://www.commisceo-global.com/resources/country-guides/japan-guide
Response to shelby
Hofstede’s Dimensions of Culture: Jamaica (Hofstede, 2015)
Power Distance: Score 45
Individualism: Score 39
Masculinity: Score 68
Uncertainty Avoidance: Score 13
Long-Term Orientation: Score 0
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Independent
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Live in order to work
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Relaxed attitude
Hierarchy for convenience
Equal rights
Superiors accessible
Coaching leaders
Management facilitates and empowers
Control disliked
Decentralized power
Direct communication
Loyalty
Collectivist society
Decisive
Assertive
Emphasize equity and competition
Flexible schedules
No long term orientation
Communication: (“Jamaica – Jamaican Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette “,2016)
Language: English and Patois (Creole)
Nonverbal: Handshakes, Hugging, Kissing on cheek (starting with the right)
Business Etiquette (“Jamaica – Jamaican Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette “,2016)
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Small talk is important
Appointments are important
Relationship is more important than rules
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Hierarchy important in decision
Business Observations:
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Third party introduction needed
Reserved attitude until relationship is developed
Job status and title is important
Communication is very direct
Logical outlook
Standing in close courter when speaking
Bibliography
Hofstede, G. (2015). Turkey – Geert Hofstede. Geert-hofstede.com. Retrieved from
http://geerthofstede.com/turkey.html
Jamaica – Jamaica language, culture, customs and etiquette. (2016). Commisceo-Global. Retrieved from
http://www.commisceo-global.com/country-guides/turkey-guide
Discussion Rubric: Undergraduate
Your active participation in the discussion topics is essential to your overall success this term. Discussion questions are designed to help you make meaningful
connections between the course content and the larger concepts and goals of the course. These discussions offer you the opportunity to express your own thoughts,
ask questions for clarification, and gain insight from your classmates’ responses and instructor’s guidance.
Requirements for Discussion Topic Assignments
Students are required to post one initial post and to follow up with at least two response posts for each discussion topic assignment.
For your initial post (1), you must do the following:
Compose a post of one to two paragraphs.
In Module One, complete the initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m.
Eastern Time.
In Modules Two through Eight, complete the initial post by Thursday at
11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.
Take into consideration material such as course content and other
discussion topics from the current module and previous modules, when
appropriate (make sure you are using proper citation methods for your
discipline when referencing scholarly or popular resources).
For your response posts (2), you must do the following:
Reply to at least two different classmates outside of your own initial post
thread.
In Module One, complete the two response posts by Sunday at 11:59
p.m. Eastern Time.
In Modules Two through Eight, complete the two response posts by
Sunday at 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.
Demonstrate more depth and thought than simply stating that “I agree”
or “You are wrong.” Guidance is provided for you in each discussion
prompt.
Rubric
Critical Elements
Comprehension
Timeliness
Exemplary (100%)
Develops an initial post with an
organized, clear point of view or
idea using rich and significant
detail
Proficient (85%)
Develops an initial post with a
point of view or idea using
adequate organization and
detail
Submits initial post on time
Needs Improvement (55%)
Develops an initial post with a
point of view or idea but with
some gaps in organization and
detail
Submits initial post one day late
Not Evident (0%)
Does not develop an initial post
with an organized point of view
or idea
Value
40
Submits initial post two or more
days late
10
Engagement
Provides relevant and
meaningful response posts with
clarifying explanation and detail
Provides relevant response
posts with some explanation
and detail
Provides somewhat relevant
response posts with some
explanation and detail
Provides response posts that
are generic with little
explanation or detail
30
Writing
(Mechanics)
Writes posts that are easily
understood, clear, and concise
using proper citation methods
where applicable with no errors
in citations
Writes posts that are easily
understood using proper
citation methods where
applicable with few errors in
citations
Writes posts that are
understandable using proper
citation methods where
applicable with a number of
errors in citations
Writes posts that others are not
able to understand and does
not use proper citation
methods where applicable
20
Total
100%
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