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Figure 2 provides the values of Hofstede's dimensions for the Japanese business model.
Figure 1. Assessment of the American business model according to Hofstede's criteria.
Figure 2. Assessment of the Japanese business model according to Hofstede's criteria.
According to the value of power distance indicator, which is 54 in Japanese culture, it should be
stated that Japan has a tendency to a hierarchical society; however, hierarchy is not as strongly
expressed as in the countries of Asia. In most Japanese enterprises business decisions are
made slowly when considering prior discussions with the head, while final decisions are made
only after his consent. The uncertainty avoidance indicator is very high - 92, which shows that
Japan is one of a few countries which avoids uncertainty. This is influenced by natural disasters
- earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons and volcanic eruptions. These conditions have taught
Japanese to be ready for unpredictable situations and forecast them in advance. Japanese
business concentrates on project studies and determining all risk factors before implementing a
project (Hofstede, 2001).
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