Reference no: EM132295898

Leading Internationally

1. Assume that you are being sent to Japan to run a division of your company's overseas operations. Let's assume that I have been managing for five years in your current position at a U.S.-based facility.  Now that you are going overseas you want to understand what the Japanese workers look for in a leader and what it will take to be a successful leader in Japan.  Therefore, I would like you to report on what it would take for you to be a successful manager in Japan.  What do workers expect from their leaders? What business or cultural norms would you have to be aware of to lead successfully in this new environment? 
2. Include a description of the country, its workforce, and its common business practices. Discuss, for instance, language, traditions, values, and ethics. A good place to begin your research is with your eReadings from the OERs. Pay particular attention to discussions of some of the key ways that cultures vary such as power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, and uncertainty avoidance. Keep in mind that your analysis is complete only if it provides practical insights for you to succeed as a business leader in Japan.