INT 220 Module Two Assignment (1)

Deandre Turner 11/5/2023 INT 220 Module Two Assignment: Cultural Comparisons Complete this template by replacing the bracketed text with the relevant information. Part One: Common Information for Each Country Information United States Japan Government Type  Democratic Republic  Constitutional Republic  A constitutional monarchy governed by a parliamentary system.  The monarchy is a hereditary institution.  One person is the head of state, and one person is the head of government. The head of state has no governing authority Commonly Spoken Languages  English  Spanish  Japanese Commonly Practiced Religions  Protestantism, Catholicism, Christian, Judaism  The majority of funerals are conducted in accordance with Buddhist traditions.  The majority of marriages are Shinto (Shinto is the religion most commonly used in marriages). How to Greet Men and Women  Firm handshake with eye contact when greeting men and women.  Greet with a Bow  Women will bow with arm folded in front of them.  No eye contact when bowing General Negotiating Styles  A forceful, explicit, legalistic, urgent, and results-oriented approach  Lack of emotion and impersonality  There is no decision ever made in one meeting if it is formal (requires several meetings)  Worked together as a team Accept Business Attire  Business suits are worn by men with ties and skirts and blouses are worn by women.  Suits and ties for businessmen  A businesswoman should wear

pantsuits or blazers with skirts and stockings or knee-high socks (bare legs are not allowed).  Identify three tips for doing business in the non-U.S. country you selected for your project. I. In order to conduct business with Japanese people, you should never use their first names when greeting them unless you have been invited to do so by them. To greet others, you should use San (Vulture, 2022). II. Whenever you do business with Japan, be prepared, and know what you are going to talk about, so you don't stumble. In the event of a stumble, Japan may decide to renege on its decision. III. There is a Japanese tradition that states that yawning in public is impolite, so it would be best if you would take a deep breath before meeting them so that you don't get caught yawning in the middle of their conversation. Part Two: Hofstede Model of National Culture For each of the six cultural dimensions in Hofstede’s model of national culture, list the score for both countries and then draw conclusions based on the differences in scores between the two countries. To find the scores, use this tool: Hofstede Insights: Compare Countries . When you select both countries, the tool will give you the scores. You should also select the option to read more about your selected countries to learn about the implications of those scores. Cultural Dimension United States Country Selected for Course Project Power Distance Index (PDI) 40 52 Individualism Versus Collectivism (IDV) 60 62 Masculinity Versus Femininity (MAS) 62 95 Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI) 46 92 Long-Term Orientation Versus Short- Term Normative Orientation (LTO) 50 100

States has an advanced score than Japan, meaning Americans are more concerned about their own conduct than other conduct, and do not calculate on a group opinion, whereas Japan works in a group. So, to do business with Japan it may be good for the United States to have a platoon to vend the investment. When working with a country with a lower IDV it's important to know many tips similar as" avoid giving any negative feedback in public, suppress feelings that may jeopardize harmony, and know how important wisdom is. Go by there knowing what you're talking about” (Mind Tools Content Team, n.d.)  List conclusions on the differences in doing business between your two countries based on cultural dimension scores. Comparing Japan and the United States based on their cultural dimensions, I found that the United States scored higher in IDV (Individualism Versus Collectivism) and IVR (Indulgence Versus Restraint). Accordingly, the United States enjoy short-term investments, indulge themselves, and value their own opinions. LTO (Long-Term Orientation Versus Short-Term Normative Orientation), UAI (Uncertainty Avoidance Index) and MAS (Masculinity Versus Femininity) score extremely high in Japan. They value long-term investments, they have strong egos, and take pride in being prepared to present by knowing all the information beforehand and having several meetings. This means that Japan enjoys working in a group environment.

References: Hofstede Insights. (2021, June 21). Country Comparison . Retrieved July 9, 2022, from https://www.hofstede-insights.com/country-comparison-tool?countries=japan %2Cunited+states Vulture, C. (2022, February 26). What is the Japanese Negotiation Style? Commisceo Global Consulting Ltd. Retrieved July 9, 2022, from https://www.commisceo-global.com/blog/what-is-the-japanese-negotiation-style Vulture, C. (2022b, February 27). How Should I Address People in Japan? Commisceo Global Consulting Ltd. Retrieved July 9, 2022, from https://www.commisceo-global.com/blog/how-should-i-address-people-in-japan Mind Tools Content Team. (n.d.). Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions: - Understanding Different Countries. Mind Tools. Retrieved July 10, 2022, from https://www.mindtools.com/a1ecvyx/hofstedes-cultural-dimensions