1、Communication across cultures,Contents,Question 1,Question 2,1,2,Why did the japanese general manager feel extremely surprised when he heard that mr.legrand had decided not to be away from France? What would he think of him,then? In Japan, a company is like a big family, in which the manger(s) will
2、take good care of the employees and the employees .if it is necessary, to sacrifice their own individual interests for the interests of the company, from which, in the long run, the employees will benefit greatly. But for the French, a company is just a social organization where in individuals are s
3、upposed to take care of themselves and their families. Moreover, the way the French make decisions in the family may not often involve females and the power to decide usually lies with the dominating male. As there are such cultural differences between the Japanese and the French, Mr. Legrands decis
4、ion made Mr. Tanaka feel dumbfounded.,Question 1,Question 2,What would be your first priorities if you had been in Mr.Legrands position?If I were in Mr.Legrands position, I would choose to go to the middle east. Becase the family would go with me, in addition the benefit of the job and individual interest is very well.,Thank You!,
