Question B2 Japanese and Hondas management styles do differ from the American style in at least six distinct aspects. These include differences in the interdepartmental relationships, communication patterns, and supervisory styles, mechanisms for control as well as existence of, or lack of a paternalistic orientation. According to Hofstede (2004), these differences largely stem from the inherent cultural differences between the two countries, which in turn influence the respective corporate cultures.

a) Explain FIVE (5) Hofstedes Cultural dimensions and relate with Japan and US.

b) Malaysian under Hofstedes Cultural Dimension was close with Japan or US? Identify 2 (TWO) reasons and provide example.