In line with Dworkin’s remarks about Japan, as a “low-scoring country on individualism,” is the Japanese aphorism: “The nail that sticks up gets hammered.” Yet Dworkin also notes that Japan is becoming more “dynamic,” and suggests change is on the way.

Internet Assignment: What can you find out about this? Has any whistleblowing legislation been passed? Any cases won? Any other signs that a cultural shift is underway around workplace norms? Look into the activities of MNCs in Japan. Is there any indication that they have been instrumental in driving change?