The Impact of Culture on Business Practice in Japan and Korea

THE IMPACT OF CULTURE ON BUSINESS PRACTICE IN JAPAN AND KOREA

Table of Contents

Executive Summary 3

Introduction 4

Korea 4

Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions 10

How To Avoid Cultural Problem Between Japan And Korea, And Compare 14

Conclusion 16

References 17

Executive Summary

This research paper offers an examination of the impact of Japanese and Korean cultures on business. It provides an overview of both territories and Hofstede’s cultural dimensions. The paper establishes that Korea comprises of two countries, namely, North and South Korea while Japan comprises of four large islands, Honshu, Kyushu, Shikoku, Hokkaido. It defines culture as a set of attitudes, behaviours, actions, and values that guides of a group of people. The paper establishes that cultures of each individual territory greatly influence the operations of their respective business world. The paper concludes finds common similarities in the influence that Japanese and Korean cultures have on business. For example, both cultures value human relationships when conducting businesses.

Introduction

All nations have particular values, which form their general culture, although unavoidably they share a number of values with neighbours. Therefore, they ought not to be comprehended as a continuum not a duality. Thus, diverse national cultures consist of diverse cultural systems of values. The systems of values are developed from a concept or existing resource or means, and necessities. Moreover, cultures have diverse ideals and some elements such as traditions, behaviours or communication of a particular culture may be perceived as immaterial or at times even intimidating by other cultures. Thus, these uncertainties may cause cultural gaps amid people in an organizational workforce. This paper will look into the impact of Japanese and Korean Culture on business. The paper will start by providing an overview of both countries, followed by analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of key cultural theories, and lastly examine how the each country’s culture has influenced business in the respective countries.

Korea

Korea is a territory in the North East of