Based on the research of Hofstede and England, and studies of cultural profiles of other countries, which of the following is not high in Japan? Select one: a. individualism b. masculinity c. uncertainty avoidance d. power distance

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Based on the research of Hofstede and England, and studies of cultural profiles of other countries, which of the following is not high in Japan?

Select one:

a.

individualism

b.

masculinity

c.

uncertainty avoidance

d.

power distance

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INDIVIDUALISM- Japan is the most collectivistic society in Asia, their people are loyal to their family and community, their culture highlight a standard of being polite and work together as a group. They are considered Collectivistic by western norms and Individualist by Asian norms.

MASCULINITY- Japan is the topmost masculine society in the world. Japanese culture follows working together as a group they always focus on what is beneficial for a group instead of an individual, one won’t see competitive behavior in an individual but will see competition between groups. Their children and youth from a very young age learn to compete for their groups, not for themselves.

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