Page-turning practical and essential tips for success in the Japanese market—from communicating to negotiating, product selection to distribution, management to sales 
Navigating Japan’s Business Culture: A Practical Guide to Succeeding in the Japanese Market delivers clear, specific information to help executives understand and successfully navigate the numerous obstacles that confronted when foreign companies do business in Japan. Unlike “cultural intelligence” books that describe Japanese social etiquette, this book goes straight to the cultural values and social customs entwined in Japanese capitalism that make their capitalism so different from Western capitalism—and therefore can become stumbling blocks for gaining success in the Japanese market. Readers will come away with specific guidance on how to 
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<li>negotiate successfully with your Japanese partner. 
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<li>ensure your business will endure for the long term in that market. 
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<li>know your Japanese counterpart is telling you “no” when it sounds very much like “yes.”</li>
<li>capitalize on deeply held Japanese cultural traits in a way to benefit both your company and your partner’s company.</li>
<li>create good business practices that will strengthen your business by drawing on the strong values of Japanese management styles and employee work ethic. 
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<li>and much more... 
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</ul>
This book is filled with page-turning practical wisdom and case studies covering communication goals to negotiating, product selection for the Japanese market to distribution services, management to sales. Azar provides valuable direction by
<ul>
<li>identifying Japan’s culture-based differences in management and business practices to alert Western businesses of these differences.</li>
<li>explaining and linking these practices to their cultural roots so that they may be understood in their correct cultural context.</li>
<li>delivering guidance for dealing with these differences to create strong, successful, long-term partnerships with their Japanese counterparts.</li>
</ul>
Ignore the important cultural differences highlighted in this book at your own business risk if you are working in or plan to enter the Japanese market. The case studies the author includes underscores the wisdom shared throughout the book. This book will be of interest to and benefit three groups of readers: 
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<li>Individuals with professional interests in Japan, such as those in business and government</li>
<li>Those with an academic interest in Japan, such as teachers and students of both Japanese business and culture</li>
<li>The culturally curious and globally minded who are interested in the many diverse cultures that enrich our world</li>
</ul>
If you are or plan to be doing business in Japan, read this book now!

Navigating Japan's Business Culture: A Practical Guide to Succeeding in the Japanese Market

Business & Money

Azar, Robert Charles

International

Write Way Publishing Company, LLC

They say you can’t be in two different places at the same time—and, while this may be true in the physical sense, it certainly is not when it comes to the substance of our thoughts and our methods of thinking. In Insightful Thoughts for the Journey through Life, Eastern wisdom meets Western philosophy to provide a one-of-a-kind perspective on matters of life, love, and relationships.
Written by a seasoned intercultural expert who has dedicated the greater part of his life to mastering the diverse values, practices, and sensibilities of both Eastern and Western cultures, this book combines the best of both worlds and delivers meaningful messages meant to motivate and inspire comfort, joy, and further thinking. It’s sure to appeal to anyone and everyone looking for a fresh, original perspective on how to live a fuller, more fulfilled life.
This enlightening and empowering text is entirely original. The ideas and sayings expressed herein are those of the author alone, though this will no longer be the case once you start reading. Following each of author Robert Charles Azar’s poignant passages, space is provided for you to record your own personal thoughts, feelings, and reflections.

Insightful Thoughts for the Journey Through Life

Self-Help

Motivational

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Marketing & Sales

Robert Charles Azar

East and West-different languages, different cultures, and different expectations in business and negotiating. When purpose, approach, goal, and priorities differ in the negotiation process, challenges are a given. Robert Azar uses his four decades of first-hand Asian business experience not only to clearly define these areas of East-West differences and relate them to deeper cultural insight but also to provide proven, practical methods to arrive at optimal negotiation solutions for maximum success. This book is chock full of insight, practical information, and case examples for any person, experienced or novice, conducting business in Asia markets.

Negotiating in Asia: A Practical Guide to Succeeding in International Negotiations

Management & Leadership

Write Way Publishing Company

Review\n"Azar offers a compelling analysis of what it takes to succeed in business in Asia... Business executives who aim to succeed in Asian countries that are more and more at the center of the world economy would do well to read Azar's latest book." -- Prof. Gerald Curtis, Burgess Professor Emeritus of Japanese Government, Columbia University\n"His material is spot on and is invaluable to any business."— David Raymond, Former Marketing and Procurement Manager, IBM and Lenovo\n". . . a wide array of thoughtful explanations and utilitarian recommendations on how to navigate the complex waters of international economic development with the cross-cultural competence so essential to producing positive outcomes. A must read." -- Thomas J. White, Director, Economic Development Partnership, North Carolina State University\n"[This book] provides the reader with enlightening guidance on the cultural values and social norms that form the foundation of each nation's management practices preparing the reader to better navigate doing business and building lasting relationships. A must read if you do business in Asia." - -John L. Atkins III, Honorary Counsel General of Japan in Raleigh NC 2009-2014\n"[Author] combines his impressive book smarts with on-the-ground, practical advice [. . . in] his third on various aspects of doing business in Asia . . .. I am not aware of any other books that succeed as well in this regard."-- Paul Taylor, Vice President and General Counsel, Ajinomoto North America\n"A must read if you do business in Asia.” --John L. Atkins III, Honorary Counsel General of Japan in Raleigh NC 2009-2014 
The nations of Asia are well on their way to generating two-thirds of total global GDP. Despite their ever-greater importance in world economic and government activity, the West’s understanding of how business is conducted differently there has not grown in a commensurate manner. The result is Western companies and governments are placed at a distinct disadvantage. Azar not only explains how the region’s management practices are fundamentally different from each other and different from the West, he also provides actionable intelligence to enable Western executives to more successfully compete and profit in Asian markets.

Managing in Asia: Mastering Asia's Divergent Management Practices

Business Culture

WriteWay Publishing

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