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Culture Mapping India and Japan
- 1. CULTURE MAPPING INDIA vs. JAPAN
- 2. The theory of Hofstede’s cultural dimensions constitutes a framework revolving around cross-cultural communication, which was devised by Geert Hofstede. The dimensions collectively portray the impact of the culture ingrained in society on the values of the members of that society. This theory studies significant aspects of culture and provides them a rating on a comparison scale. About Hofstede's Theory..
- 4. India lies in South Asian region. Japan lies in East Asian region. While Japan is an archipelago, India is part of a larger subcontinent. Japan is more economically stable and more industrialized than India. While India had been under foreign rule for many years, Japan does not have a history of foreign invasions. Japan comprises of a single race. On the other hand, India consists of many races. In India, caste system is very much prevalent, which is not seen in Japan society. Basic Difference.. 1 2 3 4 5 6
- 5. Overview
- 6. Power Distance is defined as the extent to which the less powerful members of institutions and organizations within a country expect and accept that power is distributed unequally. Power Distance
- 8. The fundamental issue addressed by this dimension is the degree of interdependence a society maintains among its members. It has to do with whether people´s self-image is defined in terms of “I” or “We”. In Individualist societies people are supposed to look after themselves and their direct family only. In Collectivist societies people belong to ‘in groups’ that take care of them in exchange for loyalty. Individualism
- 10. A high score (Masculine) on this dimension indicates that the society will be driven by competition, achievement and success, with success being defined by the winner / best in field – a value system that starts in school and continues throughout organizational life. A low score (Feminine) on the dimension means that the dominant values in society are caring for others and quality of life. Masculinity
- 12. The dimension Uncertainty Avoidance has to do with the way that a society deals with the fact that the future can never be known: should we try to control the future or just let it happen? The extent to which the members feel threatened by ambiguous or unknown situations and have created beliefs and institutions that try to avoid these is reflected in the score on Uncertainty Avoidance. Uncertainty Avoidance
- 14. This dimension describes how every society has to maintain some links with its own past while dealing with the challenges of the present and future, and societies prioritise these two existential goals differently. Long Term Orientation
- 16. High-context culture and the contrasting low-context culture refers to a culture's tendency to use high-context messages over low-context messages in routine communication. Communicating
- 18. Perception and Cognition… 1 2 3 4 Decisive vs. Submissive Loose Time vs. Tight Time Multiple Events vs. Single Event Quick Result vs. Big Result
- 20. Japan Tight India Loose Loose Time vs. Tight Time
- 21. Japan Single India Multiple Multiple Events vs. Single Event
- 22. Japan Big India Quick Quick Result vs. Big Picture
- 23. Decision and Communication… 1 2 3 4 Suggestion vs. Statement Emotional vs. Contained Avoiding Risks vs. Embracing Risk Hierarchical vs. Democratic
- 26. Japan Embracing India Avoiding Avoiding Risks vs. Embracing Risk
- 28. A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. “ “ - Anonymous
- 29. SELF AND SOCIETY… 1 2 3 4 Linear Time vs. Flexible Time Task – Based vs. Relationship – Based Doing vs. Being Outgoing vs. Reserved
- 30. Japan Flexible India Linear Linear Time vs. Flexible Time
- 34. { }Conclusion Thus, we conclude that the people of India and Japan are very similar on a collective level but different on an individual level.
- 35. THANK YOU I002 – Vaideeshwari I006 – Apoorv I013 – Uthkarsh I019 – Nikhil I025 – Sayali