Culture in Japan | Six Dimension Model by Geert Hofstede

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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