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Abstract The decision making process in Japanese

The decision making process in Japanese organizations generally differs dramatically from the decision making process in Western organizations. Western managers will seek information then often issue the decision, giving the impression of autocratic leadership. Other managers will use group input, but will make the decision that the group arrives at as a whole. Decisions in the West are generally made quickly, but implemented slowly as organizations seek to overcome resistance to change caused by the decisions. In Japan, the decision making process is a long process that involves building a consensus before the decision is actually made. This consensus may be for appearance's sake, with the manager's opinion carrying the most weight, but the process itself helps eliminate the resistance to change that is found in Western organizations. As a result of this diametrically opposed approach to the decision making question, Japanese organizations can take a great deal of time to arrive at a decision, but can implement that decision quickly once it has been agreed to.

The decision making process is one of the most important aspects of an organization's culture. In the West, the decision making process depends on the industry, the corporate culture, the individuals involved in the decision and the type of decision itself. Managers make decisions for their departments and for the company as a whole which may result in positive or negative consequences. Some managers seek out as much information as possible before making a decision and include as many individuals as possible in the decision making process. Other managers make the decision on their own and issue the results to their subordinates. Depending on the environment, either situation can be effective or disastrous.

In Japan, there is a tendency to avoid the single decision maker and instead involve a number of people in the process. Sometimes, this involves individuals ...

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