
128: Doing Business With China and Japan; Richard Conrad
Cultural Differences & Cultural Diversity in International Business
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Cultural Contrasts in Business Thinking
The chapter explores the cultural experiences of a guest who has lived in Japan and China, delving into the differences in communication styles, work environments, and approaches to thinking and reasoning. It discusses how Japanese reasoning is intuitive, Chinese thinking is lateral, and Western thinking is linear, illustrating these contrasts through real-life examples. The conversation also touches upon how cultural beliefs influence problem-solving and decision-making in business and everyday situations.
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