Business Abroad purpose statement

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Purpose Statement Memo

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Memorandum

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DATE : January 18 , 2008

SUBJECT : Purpose Statement for the Report on Business and Social Customs of Japan

It is impossible to think about doing a successful business abroad without paying full attention on learning and understanding all the specifics of local business and social culture , including the variety of local customs and traditions related to business activity . The purpose of this report is to collect , systematize and summarize available materials

about social and business customs of Japan , traditional perception of business and commerce in this country , specifics and tendencies of social interaction , the rules of business etiquette nuances of formal and informal behavior , and so on , in to help achieving an effective cross cultural competence when doing business with Japanese partners

Contents

Introduction : Basic Facts on Business Environment in Japan

Business Culture of Japan

Traditional Views on Business in Japanese Society

Main Values of Business Culture in Japan

Organizational Culture in Japan

Strategies of Communication and Building Business Relationships

Business Etiquette

Social Customs and Traditions of Japanese Society

Specifics of Social Interaction in Japan

Impact of Religion and Ancient Cultural Traditions on Modern Social Life

Cultural Nuances of Informal Social Interaction

Conclusion : Recommendations on Developing Effective Cross Cultural Competence When Doing Business in Japan

References

Doing Business in Japan (2007 April . Japan External Trade Organization . Retrieved January 18 , 2008 , from :Doing Business in Japan (n .d ) Kwintessential . CommunicAid Group Ltd Retrieved January 18 , 2008 , from

Japanese Business Culture (2006 . Venture Japan . Retrieved January 18 2008 , from

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