GAMBARI

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Group 9 - JIB
WHAT IS
GAMBARI
1. Definition
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A frequently used word in Japan,
Also,
- When starting a new project
3. Originals
Rice growing
with the meaning of doing one's you think of "Gambari" Geography
best and hanging on - Going off to new beggining Equal opportunities to raise
"I will not disapoint you" in social standing
In the imperative form "Gambare"
- Encouraging during games
or "Gambatte", it often used as a
and sports: "Gambare
greeting
Nippon"
- Encouragement during a
crisis: "Gambaro kobe"

2. Meaning
Gambaru is an unique expression in Japan and expresses
certain qualities of the Japanese characters.
WILL JAPANESE
COMPANIES CHANGE?
Japanese companies should change
their working environment because of
some negative consequences below:
“ 過労死” - Karoshi, or a death from
overwork
=> This would affect the company's
reputation and expense for large amount
of compensation.
The fanaticism of the Japanese
If Japanese companies do not apply the
“Gambari" norm in the policy
Consequence may be similar to the context
“ 学級崩壊” - Gakkyuu hookai, or collapse of the
classroom: The manager may find difficult to
control his employees.
However,
If the “Gambari" context can be
applied in intelligent way - in a flexible
way
=> encourage workers to work hard and
engage in leisure activities in a
appropriate extent
=> gain both the effectiveness and
efficiency at work.
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ASSETS OR LIABILITY?
Should have certain understandings about diversity management
in order to treat employees equally.

Train Japanese employees about the cross culture while

working in a team with colleagues from other countries that
leisure time is as important as working time.

Work effectively, not unstoppability!