Cultural differences regarding Japan and Marijuana Japan’s history with relation to marijuana is different than in the United States. Prior to occupation by US forces‚ nearly 200‚000 farm households cultivated hemp (Fulford 2003). It was not until the US imposed anti-narcotic laws that Japan faced issues of legal/illegal debate. During WWII‚ Japanese Imperial Army soldiers were allowed to smoke marijuana to ease the stress of battle. The smoke of the marijuana plant also held spiritual values in
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gain success‚ typically financial success; and management must deal with effectively. As time goes on Vincent gradually adjusts to the new expectations of within the Gattaca Corporation. A cross-cultural
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trategies to improve cross-cultural relations: Here we take a systematic look at approaches people can use on their own along with training programs designed to improve cross-cultural relations. A. Develop Cultural Sensitivity B. Focus on Individuals Rather than Groups C. Respect all Workers and Cultures D. Value Cultural Differences E. Minimize Cultural Bloopers/embarrassments F. Participate in Cultural Training G. Foreign language training H. Diversity training A. Develop Cultural Sensitivity:
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CROSS-CULTURAL SUPERVISION IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPY Elizabeth Wieling James P. Marshall ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of the various cultural factors that influence the supervisor-trainee relationship when at least one of these individuals is a member of an ethnic minority group in the United States. Marriage and Family Therapy supervisors and students were asked to compare and contrast their experiences working with ethnic minority and white persons. Findings
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stereotypes‚ and it is predicted behavior on this basis. Thus‚ stereotypes play a very important role - in communications‚ in general‚ and in the process of intercultural contacts. 1. Meaning of stereotypes for cross-cultural communication Analysis of the role stereotypes in intercultural communication reveals their importance in the interaction and mutual understanding of cultures. Two approaches are developed in a result of research. The first one can be called
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| THE 101: Cross Cultural Issues in Tourism & Hospitality | Assessment No.2 | | Ariana Janjua | 201111790 | Culture‚ as defined by Geert Hofstede‚ is the "the collective programming of the mind distinguishing the members of one group or category of people from another". (Hofstede‚ 2011) It is due to the research carried out by scholars such as Hofstede and Fons Trompenaars that we are able to understand cultural values‚ and the difference in cultures more thoroughly
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Wal-Mart Cross-Cultural Perspectives Name Course Professor Wal-Mart Cross-Cultural Perspectives Wal-Mart is an international organization that is faced with different cultural issues. Amongst the most important issues that confront international businesses in the globe entails the differences in culture. Cultural differences influence different businesses that are operating across the globe. So as to respond to cultural difficulties‚ businesses have to come up with as well as implement efficient
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México and Japan‚ two countries rich in culture and tradition‚ are well known for their trade agreements and business relations. Mexico is located in North America‚ the primary language is Spanish‚ the currency is known as “PESO” and the capital city is Mexico City. On the other side Japan is located in Asia‚ their primary language is Japanese and there currency is known as “YEN”. The capital city of japan is Tokyo‚ which is one of the leading cities in technology and innovation. It is important
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institutions. It is widely the accepted behaviour in a group and likely the most striking or peculiar form of behaviour noted by a foreign member new in the group. Considering this‚ multinational corporations (MNC) must be highly sensitive towards cross cultural management in order for them to expand‚ implement their strategies and achieve their goals in domains outside their home. According to the GLOBE Project (House and Hanges‚ 2004‚ p15)‚ leadership is the ability of an individual to influence‚ motivate
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world”. The growth of interdependence and cooperation among countries‚ and international companies‚ do not claim that the cultural difference is decreasing. Instead‚ Culture difference increasingly impact on most aspects of people’ activities. Regarding business management‚ it is clear that most of the international companies cannot make more profit because of neglect of cultural differences. On the one hand‚ the globalization has created opportunities for corporations to cooperate among countries
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