Gung Ho- Analysis

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Executive Summary Introduction: Introducing the Japanese-American business relationship using materials such as: “Gung Ho” movie, Hofstede’s variables, International business articles and readings dealing with Japanese-American relations. Explain reasoning behind studying the Japanese-American business transactions. I Decision to set up shop in Japan A. Critical to understand the players and characters (Gung Ho Movie) you are dealing with B. Examining the culture you are dealing with, Hofstede’s PDI theory (Quote 2) C. Using Hofstede’s theories when attempting to develop foreign relationships and Gung HO’s first impressions of Japanese. D. Why Japan is favorable over other nations in setting up shop (business examples) E. Preparation that occurs before actual Gung Ho characters arrive in Japan and how this identifies with actual business practices. F. Listing of methods from articles examples (Quote One) II. Initial Conducting of Business in Japan, Trial Period A. Necessary tactics used in initial set-up, Edward Hall analogies B. Obvious variables that will appear (IDV from Hofstede), Japanese nuances that are prevalent C. Collective vs. Individualistic practices D. Masculine /Machismo type of behavior that occurs E. Communication and training F. Hiring in Gung Ho movie and in company settings, MAS Hofstede quotes III. Working Out the American-Japanese Different Approaches (after trial period) A. Japanese response to Americans (examples from Gung Ho) and other business examples B. Outcomes of various approaches C. Dealing with communication differences, (article about communication variables) D. Contingencies that occur that are not as visible as textbook notations (these almost invisible occurrences such as an American manager dealing with Japanese traditions that Americans weren’t trained

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