Switzerland vs.

Japan:
A cultural comparative analysis
Recommendations
Cultural Values
Switzerland Japan The Japanese should take into
account the distinct cultural aspect
Individualism Communica The Business Style of the Swiss.
Pragmatism tion Style The Swiss must maintain a cordial
Honesty Low-Context Society High-Context Society relationship no matter what.
Monochronic Direct, honest, formal Very indirect, less verbose The Swiss must be patient with the
Punctuality Verbal & restrained Non-Verbal negotiation process.
Straightforwardness Meetings
Conclusions
Linear-active Culture Reactive Culture
Linear Time Cyclic Time Both cultures value efficiency and
punctuality, the difference can be
Hierachal found in the communication style.
Group Harmony Negotiations
Politeness References
Task-Based Relationship-Based
Honesty Oliveira, L. 2019. “Managing Screen Time
Individualistic Collective
Relationship-builders in an Online Society”. IGI Global, Hershey,
Indirect Organizatio PA, US.
Mono- and Poly- nal Culture .
Individualism Collectivism Goghie Alexandru-Stefan
YOU are valued Overall Harmony is valued Cototiu Gabriel
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Egalitarian Hierarchal Duca Adrian