Culture in Japan | Six Dimension Model by Geert Hofstede
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Japan's Culture
by Geert Hofstede
Six Dimension Model
Short Explanation
Hofstede's Six Dimension Model
- describes basic issues that societies need
- these issues are called 'dimensions'
- a country is rated in each dimension
What is the Six Dimension Model?
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- Borderline hierarchical society
- Acting accordingly to your position is very important
- However, Japan is not as hierarchical as other Asian countries
- everybody can achieve anything (with a lot of hard work)
Dimension 1: Power Distance
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- Rather collectivistic country
- focused on the core family (no huge family systems like in Korea & China)
Dimension 2: Individualism
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- One of the most assertive countries in the world
- This can especially observed at work
- notorious workaholism is one consequence
Dimension 3: Assertiveness
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- ceremonies and rituals play an important role
- risks are should always be avoided
- all possible risks are taken into decision
Dim. 3: Uncertainity Avoidance
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- people only see themselves as a short part of history
- corporate Japan is always long-term oriented aswell
- people live their lives guided by virtues and good examples
Dim. 3: Long Term Orientation
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- culture of restraint
- keeping your face is very important
- showing emotions is not adequate in public
Dim. 3: Indulgence
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