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Decision Making in Asia

Julian Vlach Ionitza

Having wondered why your decisions are not agreed by your partners’ located miles away from your office?

Getting mad that managers just don’t agree on a solution until too late?

Making a sound business decision requires both analytical skills and the power to persuade others to follow it. However, we all know people have different objectives, interest, thinking patterns or methods they use to evaluate a decision which make things even more complicated.

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Having wondered why your decisions are not agreed by your partners’ located miles away from your office?

Getting mad that managers just don’t agree on a solution until too late?

Making a sound business decision requires both analytical skills and the power to persuade others to follow it. However, we all know people have different objectives, interest, thinking patterns or methods they use to evaluate a decision which make things even more complicated.

Most of the training on decision making techniques go deep on a rational way of considering all the facts before taking action. This is good but it rarely works in reality especially when making decisions in a multicultural team.

In Japan you have a specific method to agree on decisions, in US you have a completely different style while in India making decision us more up the title you have. And the list goes on. How do you navigate this?

Out Decision Making in Asia training focuses on the main gaps managers and team-members have to cross when working in multi-cultural teams.

What you’ll get:

  • A clear view of the main Decision Making styles across cultures

  • Examples of style mismatching

  • The answer to how you present a decision to be easily accepted

  • How to engage people in specific culture in an effective decision analysis

  • Decision particularities in major Asian countries

  • Guidelines for dealing with diverse teams

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • Decision making styles: consensual and top-down
  • Steps for assessing the decision making styles of the counterparts
  • Decision making particularities in asia: china, japan, korea, india, indonezia, iran, saudi arabia, vietnam, malaezia, thailand
  • Decision making examples

Syllabus

Introduction
Understanding Top Down and Egalitarian style of Decision making
Decision Making Styles

What are the Decision Making styles?

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Understand the particularities of Decision Making in China
Decision Making in China

Decision particularities in China

Decision Making in Japan

What style is used in Japan?

Get the details related with Indonezian Decision Making practices
Decision Making in Indonezia

Particularities

Get the details about Malaezian Decision Making practices
Decision Making in Malaezia

A short question

Learn the particularities of the Decision Making process in India
Decision Making in India

The just-of-it!

Get the cultural perspective on Iran. How different is the Decision Making style in Iran
Decision Making in Iran

What is the style here?

Get the best practices related with Decision Making in Thay
Decision Making in Thailand
Be aware of particularities of Korean Decision Making practices
Decision Making in Korea
Understand the Decision Making details in Vietnam
Decision Making in Vietnam
Get familiar with cultural differences that influence the Decision Making style in Saudi Arabia
Decision Making in Saudi Arabia
Assimilate the importance of geting the Decision Making particularities of each major Asian Culture before taling business
Conclusion

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Decision Making in Asia with these activities:
Reading: 'The Culture Map' by Erin Meyer
Provides a foundational understanding of cultural differences that impact decision-making styles.
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  • Obtain a copy of 'The Culture Map'.
  • Read the chapters relevant to Asian cultures.
  • Take notes on key cultural dimensions.
Review: Top-Down vs. Consensual Decision Making
Reinforces understanding of fundamental decision-making styles before delving into cultural variations.
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  • Research top-down decision-making.
  • Research consensual decision-making.
  • Compare and contrast the two styles.
Discuss: Decision-Making Scenarios
Allows students to apply their knowledge and learn from each other's perspectives on decision-making in different cultural contexts.
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  • Form a study group with classmates.
  • Find realistic decision-making scenarios.
  • Discuss the best approach for each scenario.
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Read: 'Negotiating with the Chinese' by Robert A. Kapp
Provides specific insights into decision-making nuances when working with Chinese counterparts.
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  • Obtain a copy of 'Negotiating with the Chinese'.
  • Read the chapters on decision-making.
  • Take notes on key negotiation tactics.
Create: Cultural Decision-Making Guide
Solidifies understanding by synthesizing information and creating a practical guide for navigating decision-making in specific Asian cultures.
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  • Choose a specific Asian country.
  • Research its decision-making practices.
  • Create a guide with key insights.
  • Share the guide with classmates.
Project: Case Study Analysis
Deepens understanding by applying course concepts to real-world scenarios and analyzing the effectiveness of different decision-making approaches.
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  • Find a case study on decision-making.
  • Analyze the cultural factors involved.
  • Evaluate the decision-making process.
  • Present your analysis to the class.
Mentor: Guide junior learners
Reinforces learning by explaining concepts to others and answering their questions, solidifying your own understanding.
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  • Volunteer to mentor junior learners.
  • Answer their questions about decision-making.
  • Share your insights and experiences.

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Learners who complete Decision Making in Asia will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Decision Making in Asia.
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The Culture Map (INTL ED)
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Provides a framework for understanding cultural differences and their impact on business interactions. It offers valuable insights into communication styles, leadership approaches, and decision-making processes across various cultures. Reading this book before the course will provide a solid foundation for understanding the nuances of decision-making in Asia. It is commonly used as a reference by professionals working in multicultural environments.
The Culture Map (INTL ED)
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Finding Firmer Ground: The Role of Civil Society...
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Provides specific insights into the nuances of negotiating and decision-making with Chinese counterparts. It covers communication styles, cultural values, and common negotiation tactics. Reading this book will enhance understanding of the specific challenges and opportunities when making decisions with Chinese partners. It valuable resource for anyone working in business with China.
Finding Firmer Ground: The Role of Civil Society...
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Finding Firmer Ground: The Role of Civil Society...
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