Global Business Cultural Analysis: Japan

Global Business Cultural Analysis: Japan

The purpose of this research project is for you to write a professional, graduate-level research paper in current APA format. Competency in current APA format is required of all business graduates of Liberty University, as set forth by policy of both the graduate faculty and the administration. You will research and write a paper analyzing the cultural perspectives of doing business in another nation. The nation to study is Japan, and you have approximately 8 modules/weeks to research and write the paper. Your professor will provide a list of approved nations by the second day of the course.

Select a nation, then begin working on the project. After reading your paper, the reader should be able to comprehensively answer the following research questions. These questions form the major aspects (APA Level 1 headings) of your outline:

  • What are the major elements and dimensions of culture in this region? (See Chapter 2 of the textbook for a list of the required dimensions.)
  • How are these elements and dimensions integrated by locals conducting business in the nation?
  • How do both of the above items compare with US culture and business?
  • What are the implications for US businesses that wish to conduct business in that region?

Important Points to Consider

This paper must be written in strict conformance to current APA format, and contain a minimum of 24 pages of content (excluding the title page, abstract, and references) utilizing at least 24 references from reputable professional and/or scholarly journals and/or informational venues that deal with the content of the course (i.e., not blogs, Wikipedia, newspapers, etc.).

Use the following as the exact title of your paper: Global Business Cultural Analysis: Japan

The paper must consist of only four sections, as indicated above. Do not add sections or revise the research questions.

The paper must be submitted as a Microsoft Word file through the SafeAssign link in Module/Week 8. Three SafeAssign draft links will be provided in the Assignments folder of Module/Week 5 for you to use to improve your originality score prior to your final submission.

Three levels of current APA headings must be used throughout the paper, as this is a graduate-level research paper.

Source Quoting and Paraphrasing Guidelines

Some students do not fully understand the difference between plagiarism and paraphrasing. Paraphrasing involves restating someone else’s idea in your own words, and proper attribution must be provided, including the author’s name, date, title, and source. Direct quotes must include quotation marks or be formatted as block quotations (for quotes of 40 words or more), with detailed source information in the in-text citation.

Following rules for quoting or using sources:

  • Do not directly quote more than 120 words from any single source.
  • If a source is 2,000 words or less, do not quote more than 50 words from it.
  • Limit use of the same source to no more than three times for quotes or paraphrases throughout the entire document.
  • Include specific location details within in-text citations (sections, paragraph, or page numbers).
  • Always adhere to current APA guidelines for citations and references.

Summary

This assignment emphasizes comprehensive, APA-compliant scholarly writing on cultural analysis in international business, requiring critical thinking, research rigor, and precise source integration for a graduate-level academic paper.

References

  • Hofstede, G. (2001). Culture's consequences: Comparing values, behaviors, institutions, and organizations across nations. Sage Publications.
  • Leung, K., Bhagat, R. S., Buchan, N. R., Erez, M., &. Schneider, S. C. (2005). Culture and International Business: Recent Advances and Their Implications for Future Research. Journal of International Business Studies, 36(4), 357–378.
  • Ronen, S., & Shenkar, O. (1985). Clustering Countries on Attitudinal Dimensions: A Review and Synthesis. Academy of Management Review, 10(3), 435–454.
  • McGregor, R. (2002). Cultural Dimensions and Business Practices in Japan. Journal of International Business Research, 2(3), 52–65.
  • Hall, E. T. (1976). Beyond Culture. Anchor Books.
  • Hofstede Insights. (2023). Country Comparison: Japan and USA. https://www.hofstede-insights.com/country-comparison/japan,the-usa/
  • Morris, M. W., & Peng, K. (1994). Culture and Implicit Leadership Theory. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 25(1), 62–82.
  • Thomas, D. C., & Inkson, K. (2009). Cultural Intelligence: Surviving and Thriving in the Global Village. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
  • Bird, A., & Wang, Y. (2018). Doing Business in Japan: Cultural Insights for U.S. Managers. Harvard Business Review.
  • Tai, W. T. (2010). Japan’s Business Culture and Practices. Routledge.

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