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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
