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Christie, Vickie – 1988
The importance in Japan of group identity, the Japanese approach to decision making, and the way in which the Japanese avoid conflict and build consensus when making a decision are characteristics of Japanese interactions that are critical for Americans to understand in order to communicate successfully with the Japanese. Those who would be…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Conflict Resolution, Cultural Differences, Decision Making
Kitao, S. Kathleen – 1988
One of the most important differences between American and Japanese cultures is the difference in group interaction. The Japanese have been described as group-oriented and Americans as individualistic. In Japan, groups are hierarchical and usually make decisions by consensus. Japanese groups play an important role in the lives of their members,…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries, Group Behavior
