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Culture in Japan | Six Dimension Model by Geert Hofstede
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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
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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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Dimension 2: Individualism
- Rather collectivistic country
- focused on the core family (no huge family systems like in Korea & China)
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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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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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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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Dim. 3: Indulgence
- culture of restraint
- keeping your face is very important
- showing emotions is not adequate in public
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