Culture and Ethics: A comparison Between Japan & the USA Gary Nobles, University of Texas at Dallas ABSTRACT Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the reasons for differences and similarities between Japan and the United States on their ethics, cultures, and business practices. This article will attempt to give the reader insight into the way ethical decisions are made in each country by determining the impact that culture and ethics have on the way business is done in each market. This research paper will also attempt to help the reader understand ways to improve their performance as an expatriate. Method The data from this article was collected from articles examining Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, as well as other articles detailing international business relations between the United States and Japan. An analysis of the laws in each country and how they came to be was also used to formulate the opinion of the author. Findings In writing this article, it has become apparent that long set in traditions are key in many Japanese business settings and that these traditions greatly influence the way business is
Culture and Ethics: A comparison Between Japan & the USA Gary Nobles, University of Texas at Dallas ABSTRACT Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the reasons for differences and similarities between Japan and the United States on their ethics, cultures, and business practices. This article will attempt to give the reader insight into the way ethical decisions are made in each country by determining the impact that culture and ethics have on the way business is done in each market. This research paper will also attempt to help the reader understand ways to improve their performance as an expatriate. Method The data from this article was collected from articles examining Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, as well as other articles detailing international business relations between the United States and Japan. An analysis of the laws in each country and how they came to be was also used to formulate the opinion of the author. Findings In writing this article, it has become apparent that long set in traditions are key in many Japanese business settings and that these traditions greatly influence the way business is
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