Articles:

1. https://www.cnbc.com/id/35568923

2. https://www.businessinsider.com/blame-toyotas-disaster-on-japanese-corporate-culture-2010-2

From these two articles above:

1. Identify key phrases that reveal values, cultural traits, or sources of intercultural miscommunication
2. What values, communication styles, and cultural traits do these key phrases indicate?
3. Would you expect to see this situation play out this way with an American company? Why or why not?
4. How does having an awareness of the cultural explanation behind this story change your outlook on the situation?
5. Have you experienced a cultural-based conflict or clash? If so, share the conflict with your peers.