.... As such, organizations can leverage these analyses to help them implement interventions aimed at reducing incidents of work-related deaths, not only in Japan, but across the world. Originality/value This multilevel conceptual framework makes a unique contribution to the cross-cultural and strategic management...

... 06 2017 14 02 2018 17 02 2018 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2018 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only China Japan Cosmopolitanism Yin-Yang Paradox Employee commitment Cross-cultural leadership The cross-cultural and expatriate leadership...

...Vishwanath V. Baba; Louise Tourigny; Xiaoyun Wang; Terri Lituchy; Silvia Inés Monserrat Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of job demand, job control, and supervisory support on stress among nurses in China, Japan, Argentina, and the Caribbean using the Job demand...

.... The paper also presents a new quantitative measure of diversity. Design/methodology/approach This study uses quantitative research based on archival data. Regression modeling is applied to professional sports data from Japan. National diversity of teams is operationalized using a new approach to Blau's...

.... In addition, it shows that under conditions of uncertainty, foreign firms adopt a normatively rational staffing policy, although this does not necessarily guarantee economic rationality. Japan Manufacturing industry Subsidiaries Recruitment Expatriates Staffing foreign subsidiaries...

... process, the more likely it is that effective HRM policy design will be achieved. Human resource management Organizational structures Line managers Malaysia Japan The Malaysian electrical and electronics industry is considered a strategically important sector which contributes...

.../approach The hypothetical case study requires students to participate in a complex international business negotiation while treating cross‐cultural issues. Two profiled hypothetical companies are negotiating to transport product from Japan to the USA. Negotiation issues are identified and national...

... have existed between the Japanese CEO and the local telecommunications companies since the company started operations in 1997. Findings Even thought the company is backed by a financially strong parent company in Japan and has a lot of growth potential, this potential remains partially untapped due...

... research of this kind in both Japan and Korea. Furthermore, it is advocated that a longitudinal study is undertaken in order to provide both evidence of how organizational cultural value systems within a collectivist culture change through time, and how cultural traits influence the decision‐making process...

... and secured in Malaysia is a highly effective system of control (given local conditions). Raduan Che Rose can be contacted at: rcr@putra.upm.edu.my © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2007 Human resource management Subsidiaries Japan Malaysia Japanese‐style human resource...

... Region Japan North America United Kingdom As the world attempts to deal with both challenges and opportunities that cross national borders, teams consisting of members from different countries are increasingly the norm in business, non‐governmental organisations, and even, government. Diverse...

...Roblyn Simeon; Joel D. Nicholson; Yim Yu Wong Uses the research of Dorfman and Howell’s work‐related cultural value scale to measure masculinity versus femininity across the USA, Japan and China. Attempts to contrast gender role typing attitudes. Describes how men in each country had significantly...

...Paul Seitz Compares and contrasts the cultures of Japan, the USA and the European Union in relation to business ethics. Focusing on three main areas – employees, environment, and consumers – states that these three items are common to any business regardless of country or culture. Shows...

.... This type of leadership eventually achieves a higher level of working satisfaction and an increase in a subordinate s performance. Keywords: Personal characteristics, Decision-making patterns, Leadership styles, Female managers, America, Taiwan, Japan. Introduction In recent years, more and more women have...

...‐structural framework for analysis to explore comparative statistics. Conclude that cultural differences substantially influence the social, organisational and legal mechanisms that encourage or discourage discrimination. Women Equal opportunities National cultures USA Japan Career development ©...

...Paul Herbig; Lawrence Jacobs Explores the influence of Japan’s culture on its innovative strengths and weaknesses. Indicates that Japan is good at evolutionary and process innovation but not so hot on inventing. Links this to Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, comparing Japanese with US results...