Cultural Conflicts in "Gung Ho"

Paper Summary:

This paper uses Geert Hofstede's cultural dimensions to analyze the many cross-cultural conflicts that are brought to life in the movie "Gung Ho". The paper first compares the predominant communication styles of the Japanese and American cultures and their effects on business operations. The paper then shows how it is only by working together that we can all grow and prosper from the current level of globalization that affects us.

Outline:
Introduction
Analysis of Cross-Cultural Conflicts using Hofstede's Five Cultural Dimensions
Impact of Cross-Cultural Conflicts in Business Operations
Communication Style Differences
Impact of Communication Differences on Business Activities
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The world hasn't always been as connected as it is today. In our history, as citizens of the world, our generation has probably witnessed the largest expansion of globalization the world has ever seen. Granted, the day of Christopher Columbus had to be an exciting time when new worlds were being discovered but that is all they were only being discovered. In today's world, we are all connected in ways that we can only even imagine. Our commerce is interdependent, both from the demand side and the supply side of the equation. I can only imagine how many luxuries we would do without in the U.S. if right this minute everything made in another country suddenly disappeared. Our jobs in this country in many ways depend on the demand of goods and services that the people in other countries have."

Sample of Sources Used:

• De Mente, B. (1981). Japanese Manners & Ethics in Business. Phoenix: Phoenix Books/Publishers.
• Ferraro, G. P. (2006). The Cultural Dimension of International Business Fifth Edition. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.
• Francesco, A., & Gold, B. A. (2005). International Organizational Behavior. New Jersey: Pearson Education, Inc.
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• Kato, H., & Kato, J. (1992). Understanding and Working with the Japanese Business World. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, Business Information & Publishing Division.

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