Intercultural Differences between Denmark and Japan with a main Focus on Work-Life Balance

Seminar paper from the year 2020 in the subject Sociology - Work, Profession, Education, Organisation, grade: 1.3, , language: English, abstract: This term paper examines the Work-Life Balance in Denmark vs. Japan. According to you Hofstede's Dimensions the two countries are compared with a main focus on the dimensions Power Distance, Individualism, Masculinity and Uncertainty Avoidance.

After a theoretical introduction to Hofstede's intercultural dimensions, I will apply some of them specifically to the two countries and highlight the differences and similarities. Followed by a brief explanation of the often used term Work-Life balance. The second part, I will elaborate further on the topic of Work-Life balance in relation to culture and, additionally, take up trends and developments to be expected in the near future. I will end this paper with a summary of the general results and findings.

Product details

• Authors: Franzi Stegemann
• Publisher: Grin Verlag
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2020
• EAN: 9783346132802
• ISBN: 978-3-346-13280-2
• No. of pages: 28
• Dimensions: 148 mm x 210 mm x 2 mm
• Weight: 56 g
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Labour, economic and industrial sociology; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories