Culture in Japan | Six Dimension Model by Geert Hofstede

Japan's Culture

Six Dimension Model

by Geert Hofstede

Hofstede's Six Dimension Model

Short Explanation

What is the Six Dimension Model?

• describes basic issues that societies need
• these issues are called 'dimensions'
• a country is rated in each dimension

(on a scale from 1-100)

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Dimension 1: Power Distance

• 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)

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46

Dimension 2: Individualism

• Rather collectivistic country
• focused on the core family (no huge family systems like in Korea & China)

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95

Dimension 3: Assertiveness

• One of the most assertive countries in the world
• This can especially observed at work
• notorious workaholism is one consequence

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92

Dim. 3: Uncertainity Avoidance

• ceremonies and rituals play an important role
• risks are should always be avoided
• all possible risks are taken into decision

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88

Dim. 3: Long Term Orientation

• 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

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42

Dim. 3: Indulgence

• culture of restraint
• keeping your face is very important
• showing emotions is not adequate in public

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