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You are a manager for a global expansion project in an organization. You plan to expand into a country outside the United States. The magnitude of the project requires you to prepare for the project kickoff meeting and business negotiations with the project team who are potential partners from the Japan. You understand that these cultures are vastly different. They have different business customs, social protocols, and languages, so conducting business with Japan requires a customized approach. Using the United States as a basis for comparison, evaluate each country's similarities and differences.

Before answering the following questions refer to Geert Hofstede's Six Cultural Dimensions and compare Japan and the United States.

Think about the potential impact to the global expansion project. Discuss the implications for your communication with the cross cultural team.