Delegation and work approach
In Western companies, the boss typically delegates tasks to employees, who then work on them independently, seeking feedback before the final presentation. The majority of the work is carried out autonomously.
In Japanese companies, employees tend to consult their boss more frequently, providing interim reports and seeking advice and support. This may appear dependent to Western individuals, but it is rooted in a cultural respect for the boss.
The western work style
Everyone has their area of responsibility. Everyone does this for themselves and can finish their work as soon as they have finished their task. A team or department emerges from individual task areas.
The Japanese working style
There are no clear limits on the work task. You help each other, even when you have actually already finished your tasks.
The trend in Japan: New employees (mostly younger ones) have to work more than the older members of the team or those who have been there for a long time.
