Japanese Managers – Western Workers: Cross‐cultural Training and Development Issues
Abstract
Key concepts influencing Japanese business practices are examined. These include amae, hitonami, haji, and ringi. The major cross‐cultural training and development issues are discussed and problem areas highlighted where there can be vast differences in the approach of a Japanese manager from that of a Western manager in the same situation. Problem areas and training needs are identified, particularly in communication skills, so that Japanese managers can be better equipped for dealing with Western‐based organisations.
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Citation
Crump, L. (1989), "Japanese Managers – Western Workers: Cross‐cultural Training and Development Issues", Journal of Management Development, Vol. 8 No. 4, pp. 48-55. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000001356
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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