Transfer of Japanese practices
When Thais, with their low uncertainty avoidance attitude, work with the high uncertainty avoidance Japanese who have higher purchasing power, the Thai suppliers have to adopt Japanese production practices. However, Thais do not feel uncomfortable with these requirements as they tend to benefit through increased production effectiveness and efficiency. Japanese transfers their practices are to ensure smooth operation. Japanese believe that the record of successful practices ensure high possibility to implant the same practices in Thailand.
Progress reports as a tactic for working with Thais