Yi Zhu

Faculty of Business Sciences, University of TsukubaAssistant Professor*Profile is at the time of the award.

2019Inamori Research GrantsHumanities & Sociology

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Research topics: Comparison of omotenashi culture between Japan and China: Employees’ hospitality and their practices in cross-cultural business

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Summary: This research is a cross-cultural analysis of corporate customer service (omotenashi) policy and employee practices in Japanese and Chinese companies. I am particularly interested in cultural aspects of management as well as human being's emotion and empathy.

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It is my great honor to be recipient of Inamori Foundation Research Grant. Besides answering my research questions, I hope my research could contribute to the development of our society and our happiness.

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