Case Study Analysis #4: Kelly’s Assignment in Japan

Please refer to Kelly’s Assignment in Japan Case Study on page 295 and answer the following
questions:
1) Explain the clashes in culture, customs, and expectations that occurred in this situation.
2) What stage of culture shock is Kelly’s family experiencing?
3) Turn back the clock to when Kelly was offered the position in Tokyo. What, if anything,
should have been done differently, and by whom?
4) You are Kelly. What should you do now?

(Due date: 2015 Dec 14, Minimum 2pages required for all questions in Case Study # 4 as per
APA format with not more than 10% Plagiarism)

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Clashes in Culture, Customs and Expectations

The Japanese culture as it is does not believe that a woman can do everything that a man can do. The culture advocates for some jobs to be left for men and when the Japanese saw that Kelly was a woman, they were not comfortable with having her play the role she played. This even led to a cancelation of a planned contract. The Japanese business customs give puts a lot of importance in business people having….

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