
Language Change and Cultural Adaptation at Rakuten

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World Languages
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10th - 12th Grade
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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What major change did Hiroshima Kotani announce for his company?
A shift to remote work
A new product launch
A change in the company's working language to English
A merger with another company
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason for changing the working language at Rakuten?
To improve employee satisfaction
To reduce operational costs
To support globalization efforts
To comply with government regulations
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What concern did the language change raise about employees from different cultural backgrounds?
Their ability to adapt to a new language
Their job satisfaction levels
Their ability to adapt to new technology
Their willingness to relocate
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the study of Rakuten's workforce reveal about language and culture?
They are only important in local markets
They are irrelevant in a global business
They are separate and can be treated independently
They are inseparable
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What percentage of global companies have a common language, usually English?
75%
30%
45%
60%
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Japanese employees initially react to the language change?
They immediately adapted
They were indifferent
They struggled and experienced anxiety
They were excited and eager
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the reaction of American employees to the language change over time?
They left the company
They were promoted
They were unaffected
They faced new cultural challenges
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