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Culture and Management in Japan Introduction: With the hard working together, we have already conclude the importance of intercultural management. When a person is in a new cultural environment, he will feel the big difference from its homeland and the new country. The following is our discuss about the culture and management in Japan. Explain the clashes in culture, customs, and expectations that occurred in this situation. There are many differences between American and Japanese cultures. We use the Hofstedes culture dimensions to analysis the case. Power Distance Index: Japanese Power Distance Index is higher than American. So in the first meeting, the Japanese employees seemed quiet and hesitant, which Kelly felt very strange. Individualism versus collectivism: Japan is a collective country relative to America. So when Kelly asked the employees to give a short presentation, the Japanese seemed reluctant to commit themselves because they needed time to discuss with their groups. The Japanese tend to keep harmonic interpersonal relationship. The Japanese employee seemed unwilling to give a direct answer and avoided eye contacts. Japanese have a strong awareness of the enterprise and weak awareness of the region and society. Uncertainty Avoidance Index: Japanese have a higher score in uncertainty avoidance index. When Kelly asked the Japanese to prepare a short presentation, they seemed reluctant to commit themselves immediately. Masculinity versus femininity: Japan is obviously a masculine country, while men and women are equal in America. So before Kelly arrived, her employees thought she was a man. When negotiating with the client, the client always talked to Peter, Kelly’s assistant rather than Kelly, making Kelly very confused. Long-term versus short-term orientation : Japan is a long-term oriented country. Firstly, Japanese tend to have a stable labor relationship, while American often change their jobs. Secondly, Japanese are prone preservation of good rel