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justinmsk

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on: Jun 23, 2018
Explain the Japanese saying A nail standing out will be hammered down. Discuss how the Japanese feel about group-oriented behavior versus emphasis on the individual.

Question 2

Addressing your application letter to an individual by name will make your letter more appealing to the employer.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


elizabethrperez

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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The saying means that a person who does not conform to societal customs must learn to do so. In Japan, teamwork is valued and respected over individual effort, achievement, and competition. The Japanese believe that all members must participate in decision making. Discussions are held until a consensus, not just a simple majority, is reached.

Answer to Question 2

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