Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Summary
In this assignment I have pick an Asian nation to make an examination
between Malaysia. The examination is about my preferred social contrasts between
the nation (Japan) and Malaysia. I have thought about the way of life utilizing the
Hofstede's Dimensions of Culture dependent on the quantitative and subjective
factor. Right off the bat I have characterize about the Hofstede's Dimensions of
Culture and after that I have examine about the quantitative hypothesis which
incorporates control separate and the long separation control. I likewise had clarified
about the Trompenaars (subjective) hypothesis. In view of the correlation I had
prescribed three items that can be reach out to Japan and give dependable
clarification about the items.
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The Hofstede theory has proposed four elements of the culture differences. Its
mentioned about power differences, independence against cooperation, manliness
versus femininity and vulnerability evasion. Hofstede came out with many version of
investigation in many business diversity. His research including different society and
different opinion of the people when dealing with business. Many of the research
finding shows business in different world has been regulated by the country culture
and norms.
In Malaysia, individual and society have follow certain culture in their daily life
including matters involving business. Many business in Malaysia is involving
Malaysian people cultural because Malaysians are involving closely with religion.
Because of the religion they have follow, they also mix cultural into religions. For an
example, Hindus breaking coconut during Thaipusam religion is mix with cultural and
religion.
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are too busy with their work, so they ask their officer to take decision although its can
bring either positive or negative externalities to the companies.
Unlike in China, Chinese has different culture. They respect the elderly but
they already live with too many population around them. They are rushing people to
the extent they don’t care what have happen to surrounding. They prefer to take
collective decision but try to avoid uncertainty. They like to take quick decision
without thinking the long term consequences. Chinese people have very strong
nationalism feeling, so they don’t like to give up any sort of losses on their side when
they are dealing business with western partners. Chinese with many different
characters feel they must take collective decision so that the nation will be benefitted
from any trade deals. .
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dissatisfied with the decision. At the end of the business meeting, Malaysian like to
give answer later after few days. Business decision sometimes will end up in dead
lock but Malaysians are more tolerant to resume the negotiation. For an example,
recently the new Malaysia Prime Minister, Tun Mahathir cancel the High Speed Rail
(HSR) project from Kuala Lumpur and Johore Bahru cities and East Coast Railway
Link (ECRL) which was given to China Transportation Consortium Company. The
Prime Minister said the government can save RM300 billions after cancel this high
cost project.
Since, Malaysian have follow their tradition closely, taking decision in business
need strong will to ensure all the stakeholders must been taken care. Tradition must
be respected and in the same time business must run to stimulate economy of the
companies. Companies must go for sustainable economy to survive in this
competitive environment. So decision making either individually or collectively need
careful analysis so that all the party will be benefited. Those have comparative
advantage in business will take better decision and will take responsibility in the
decision.
Malaysia types of good manners and discretion like to protect the business
and feeling of the participant. Like Japanese, Malaysian also have feeling to don’t
bring shame to themselves and the companies. So, Malaysian always facing the
uphill task to convince members of the board or taking individual decision. For an
example, recently Malaysian car company Proton had taken very hard decision to
sustain in the automobile business. Proton had sold out their 51% shares to China
Automobile Consortium Geely Pte Ltd. The company now operated under Chinese
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CEO who will guiding the car company to the new era. The decision is not only
agreed by the Proton Company but they too acquire advice from the Malaysian
government to involve in the decision making process.
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2.0 Malaysian products or services that can be extend and fit into Japan market.
Malaysian lifestyle is better compare to the people from Brazil, Turkey and
Mexico. The survey is the result of the better life standard in Malaysia in terms of
salary, purchasing power, higher living standard, better security, lower employment
and political and economy stability. The social welfare and human administration
in Malaysia also improve tremendously to lead the better economy among many
developing countries.
I have chosen Rojak Buah and Nasi Lemak because in summer season in
Japan, the people there love to eat fruits mix. In winter and spring, the Japanese
people would like to eat the hot and spice Nasi Lemak. In Japan, people love and
craving for Yuzukoshou. Yuzukoshou is a ground pummeled natural food which is
Japanese citrus organic food which is very close to lemon and orange. The fruit is
mixed with bean stew, dark pepper and top up with simple herbs and added flavors.
As for Rojak Buah, the flavor more or less is same with Yuzukoshou. The Nasi
Lemak can be make it as domestic customized food by reducing chilly and
sweetness. I am sure the Nasi Lemak and Rojak Buah will be top hit in Japan
because of the south eastern Asia taste will pull many Japanese to try the food. I
come out with the idea to sell both item in different season so that I can sustain
both business throughout the year.
Japanese also prefer halal food which they know it will be prepared with
special care. Many Muslim tourists having vacation in Japan also will want to try
halal Nasi Lemak and Rojak Buah in Japan. Furthermore, Asian tourist may not
want to try Japanese food because it is half raw and may tasteless for Asian
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