Article Analysis 1 Article Citation and Permalink (APA format) Article 1 Article 2 Article 3 Point Description Description Description Broad Topic Area/Title Identify Independent and Dependent Variables and Type of Data for the Variables Population of Interest for the Study Sample Sampling Method Descriptive Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode; Standard Deviation) Identify examples of descriptive statistics in the article. Inferential Statistics Identify examples of inferential statistics in the article. © 2019. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved. 2 JAPAN 1.B.3 Cultural Situation In Japan, majority of the people are Japanese people who solely speak Japanese; this is the only official language in Japan. In terms of ethnic or national composition, Japan is one of the most homogeneous countries in the world (The Translation Company, 2017). Current Japanese culture is a multifaceted and fascinating combination of modernity and tradition. When you visit Japan, you will see the most modern technology and fashion trends, but you can also experience the traditional culture with thousands of years of history. Shinto and Buddhism are the two major religions in Japan (CIA, 2017). However, for most Japanese people today, religion does not play a big role in the everyday life (Kwintessential, 2016). “The average person typically follows the religious rituals at ceremonies like births, weddings and funerals” (Kwintessential, 2016). Source: geert-hofstede.com On the Geert Hofstede country comparison scale, Japan scores high on the Feminine vs. Masculine dimension, with a score of 95. A society with a high score on this dimension indicates that this society is driven by competition, achievement and success (Hofstede, 2017). With such a high score of 95, Japan is one of the most masculine societies in the world. However, in combination with their mild collectivism, you do not see assertive and competitive individual behaviors which we often associate with masculine culture. What you see is a severe competition between groups” (Hofstede, 2017). With this masculine culture, Japanese firms can be very competitive. Japan also scores high on the Uncertainty Avoidance dimension. With a score of 92, Japan is one of the most risk averse countries in the world. Due to the constant threat of natural disasters, the Japanese people have become a cautious and prepared society (Hofstede, 2017). As a result, the Japanese people do not like change. This may cause some difficulties for new companies that are trying to enter the Japanese market. Japan has a relatively low score on the Indulgence dimension. With a low score of 42, the Japanese society does not put much emphasis on leisure time and control the gratification of their desires (Hofstede, 2017). This may cause difficulties for SureShade when the company is trying to sell the boat shade systems to recreational boats. In Japanese society, there are a lot of etiquette and r ...

1. Article Analysis 1
Article Citation and Permalink (APA format)
Article 1
Article 2
Article 3
Point
Description
Description
Description
Broad Topic Area/Title
Identify Independent and Dependent Variables and Type of Data
for the Variables
Population of Interest for the Study
Sample
Sampling Method

2. Descriptive Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode; Standard
Deviation)
Identify examples of descriptive statistics in the article.
Inferential Statistics
Identify examples of inferential statistics in the article.
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JAPAN
1.B.3 Cultural Situation
In Japan, majority of the people are Japanese people who solely
speak Japanese; this is the only official language in Japan. In
terms of ethnic or national composition, Japan is one of the
most homogeneous countries in the world (The Translation
Company, 2017). Current Japanese culture is a multifaceted and
fascinating combination of modernity and tradition. When you
visit Japan, you will see the most modern technology and
fashion trends, but you can also experience the traditional
culture with thousands of years of history. Shinto and Buddhism
are the two major religions in Japan (CIA, 2017). However, for
most Japanese people today, religion does not play a big role in
the everyday life (Kwintessential, 2016). “The average person
typically follows the religious rituals at ceremonies like births,

3. weddings and funerals” (Kwintessential, 2016).
Source: geert-hofstede.com
On the Geert Hofstede country comparison scale, Japan scores
high on the Feminine vs. Masculine dimension, with a score of
95. A society with a high score on this dimension indicates that
this society is driven by competition, achievement and success
(Hofstede, 2017). With such a high score of 95, Japan is one of
the most masculine societies in the world. However, in
combination with their mild collectivism, you do not see
assertive and competitive individual behaviors which we often
associate with masculine culture. What you see is a severe
competition between groups” (Hofstede, 2017). With this
masculine culture, Japanese firms can be very competitive.
Japan also scores high on the Uncertainty Avoidance dimension.
With a score of 92, Japan is one of the most risk averse
countries in the world. Due to the constant threat of natural
disasters, the Japanese people have become a cautious and
prepared society (Hofstede, 2017). As a result, the Japanese
people do not like change. This may cause some difficulties for
new companies that are trying to enter the Japanese market.
Japan has a relatively low score on the Indulgence dimension.
With a low score of 42, the Japanese society does not put much
emphasis on leisure time and control the gratification of their
desires (Hofstede, 2017). This may cause difficulties for
SureShade when the company is trying to sell the boat shade
systems to recreational boats.
In Japanese society, there are a lot of etiquette and rules.
Japanese people are “usually forgiving to outsiders that show an
effort to understand the Japanese business etiquette” (Japan
Business Resource, 2017). Japanese people care about manners

4. a lot. A conservative demeanor is advisable when doing
business in Japan (Japan Business Resource, 2017).
Here are a few key points that should be remembered when
doing business in Japan:
· Seniority is important in Japanese society. Elder people should
be respected more when having business meetings. When
greeting your Japanese business partners, remember to greet and
give your business card to the most senior person first (OPEN
Forum, 2013).
· Do not ask questions about your business partners private
issues because Japanese people are notoriously private and
reserved. It is very rude and pushy to ask a lot of personal
questions at the beginning of the relationship (OPEN Forum,
2013).
· A business card is an extension of their identity for Japanese
business professionals. To show your respect and politeness,
accept the business card with both hands from your Japanese
business partner, and briefly read it. If you are sitting far away
from the person in a group, do not toss the card across the table.
Get up and walk over to that person (OPEN Forum, 2013).
· When entering the room, always wait to be seated, and never
be the first one to sit down. Seating positions indicate status in
Japanese business etiquette. The highest-ranking person of the
group sits at the head of the table furthest away from the door
(Japan Business Resource, 2017).
Article Analysis: Example 1
Article Citation
Utens, C. M. A., Goossens, L. M. A., van Schayck, O. C. P.,

5. Rutten-van Mölken, M. P. M. H., van Litsenburg, W., Janssen,
A., … Smeenk, F. W. J. M. (2013). Patient preference and
satisfaction in hospital-at-home and usual hospital care for
COPD exacerbations: Results of a randomised controlled trial.
International Journal of Nursing Studies, 50, 1537–1549.
doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2013.03.006
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23582671
(Include permalink for articles from GCU Library.)
Category
Description
Broad Topic Area/Title
The differences in preference and satisfaction based upon
hospital care location for COPD exacerbations
Variables and Type of Data for the Variables
Treatment Location-categorical -“home treatment” and “hospital
treatment”
Satisfaction - Ordinal Scale (1-5)
Preference - categorical “home treatment” and “hospital
treatment”
Population of Interest for the Study
COPD exacerbation patients from five hospitals and three home
care organizations
Sample
139 patients
69 from the usual hospital care group
70 from the early assisted discharge care group
Sampling Method
A randomized sampling method was used to select the patients
who met the criteria for the study (p. 1540)
Descriptive Statistics (mean, median, mode; standard deviation)
Identify examples of descriptive statistics in the article.

6. Example descriptive statistics:
Usual hospital Age:
Mean: 67.8 Standard deviation: 11.30
Early assisted discharge Age:
Mean: 68.31 Standard deviation: 10.34 (p. 1540)
Inferential Statistics
Identify examples of inferential statistics in the article.
Example of inferential statistics:
Overall satisfaction score: Tested difference between HC and
EAD p-value .863 (p. 1543)
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