FEAR AND TREMBLING Amelie Nothomb Sandi Crane FEAR
FEAR AND TREMBLING Amelie Nothomb Sandi Crane
FEAR AND TREMBLING & JAPANESE CULTURE
MOTIVATION: the intention of achieving a goal, leading to goal-directed behavior � Intrinsic � Extrinsic
HOFSTEDE’S FRAMEWORK 5 dimensions of values to explain differences among cultures 1. Individualism/Collectivism 2. Power Distance 3. Uncertainty Avoidance 4. Masculinity/Femininity 5. Time Orientation
COLLECTIVISM Group > Individual “Yumimoto’s employees, like these zeros, were of value only in relation to the other employees” (pg. 8) Calling someone “Individualistic” is an insult (pg 29)
POWER DISTANCE The extent to which people accept an unequal distribution of power Hierarchal Structure explained “Why do you believe you can defend yourself? ” (pg. 11)
UNCERTAINTY AVOIDANCE The extent to which uncertainty, ambiguity, and deviant ideas and behaviors are avoided � Cope with change “I had committed the crime of showing initiative” (pg. 18)
MASCULINITY Achievement Ambition Acquisition of Wealth � Fubuki’s struggle
TIME ORIENTATION Long Term vs. Short Term Orientation � Long: persistence, humility, thriftiness, a sense of shame � Short: appreciation for tradition, importance of steadiness and stability Maintaining Face Amelie not quitting, Fubuki in the restroom, Fubuki and the Dutchman, Mister Saito’s apology Quick results Reciprocity
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