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Comparative Business Cultures: U.S.
- Japan |
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Key Differences in Behavior & Values |
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Impact of History and Demographics |
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The Power Behind the Throne
Change in the Name of Continuity
The Myth of Japanese Homogeneity |
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Communication and Relationship
Building |
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Effective Communication Strategies: Verbal & Written
Making Requests and Seeking Information
Clarification Techniques
Use of Modified English |
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Expected Protocol |
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Business Cards & Gifts; Entertaining; |
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Productive cross-cultural
Meetings |
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Meeting Dynamics and Facilitation Techniques |
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Foreign Capital Companies
in Japan |
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The Gaishikei Syndrome: How Foreigners are
Viewed |
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Using the Japanese Language
Strategically |
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Orientation to the Japanese language
Using Selected Phrases to enhance Credibility and Trust |
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Japan in the 21st Century |
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Quiz; Japanese Companies in the 21st Century |
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Negotiating in Japan |
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Comparative Negotiation Styles; Ethical Issues;
Strategic Negotiating |