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Write at least a three-page analysis using the case study on pages 311–313 in the textbook: “Kelly’s Assignment in Japan.”
Your analysis should address the questions listed below.
- Explain the clashes in culture, customs, and expectations that occurred in this situation.
- What stage of culture shock is Kelly’s family experiencing?
- Turn back the clock to when Kelly was offered the position in Tokyo. What, if anything, should have been done differently, and by whom?
- You are Kelly. What should you do now?
Your case study analysis should follow APA guidelines for formatting all resources, both in-text citations and references. Your analysis should include a title page and a reference page.
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Running head: KELLY’S ASSIGNMENT IN JAPAN
Kelly’s Assignment in Japan
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Clashes in Culture, Customs, and Expectations That Occurred
Coping with a different culture rather than the one you are familiar with can be very
difficult (Conner & Roberts, 2015). One needs some time to get even with the locals before
performing any task. It can be challenging to handle gender-sensitive people or a community
with a preference for a particular race. In Kelly’s case, she did not have sufficient time to learn
more about the culture, which is very different from American culture. No one in her family
understood the language. Her children too were not happy with the sudden change. Working and
socializing seem very difficult, and the most likely thing for Kelly to do is to keep a low profile.
She is, however, the manager and with a significant role to play. The staffs don't cooperate with
her due to a clash in cultural behavior.
Working together with people who do not value teamwork or people who don't listen to
instructions can be a challenge. The Japanese people seem not to recognize women regardless of
their position in leadership. Their nature of not being interested in doing individual presentations
affects the work. It can cause reduced productivity or failure of the project. Sharing about
personal lives and achievements can be a way of interacting and getting to know each other. The
Japanese culture seems not to entertain such talks publicly. It is normal for someone to comment
about something they don't like, but the Japanese people play wi...
