Japanese Business Eqtiquette

Content:
I. Introduction
II. History
a. What is the country¡¦s political tradition?
b. Is there a dictatorship or other form of the government which means that the government will be closely involved in your efforts?
c. Is there a history of colonization or occupation by another state?
d. Are there any tensions with neighbors?
e. Is the country secular or not?
f. Religion?
III. Concepts for doing business
a. How does this culture see time?
b. How does this culture gather information?
c. How does this culture fit into the other models presented in class?
d. What are the important values in this culture; is there understanding of these values the same as yours?
e. How do hierarchies and negotiation styles fit in?
f. Is bribery an issue?
IV. Social Situation
a. Are there any particular manners or etiquette tips that are very important?
b. Is there a place for humor, small talk, etc.?
c. Are there particularities about food and drink?
d. Are there particularities about dress, body contact?
V. Conclusion
VI. References
a. History
b. Concepts for doing business
c. Social situations
I. Introduction
Our German company is planning a joint venture in Japan. For the reason that this is the first international venture of the company in its thirty year reason, we will send you, a delegation of men and women from our company, for a week-long trip to Japan for a first meeting with our counterparts.
There are several factors which we tried to cover while for you in order to make your stay as successful as possible:

„« history
„« what factors might pose problems for Germans
„« how Germans can avoid offending the locals
„« how Germans can avoid   culture shock
„« critical points to remember for the initial meetings

We tried to collect all these information in order to smooth your way in the Japanese business world.

We hope that this report will help you to find the way through the new culture you will soon have to handle.  
II. History
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