Woodford should have predicted the outcome of his actions; rather he was at fault in notunderstanding Japanese ways. Kikukawa should have been truthful about his actions because it was a clear effecton the company by firing Woodford. Woodford’s dismissal had a negative effect on thecompany. Kikukawa’s resignation after fifty years without assuming responsibility wasclearly suspicious. This was a clear case of severe cultural differences that should havebeen catered in an intelligent matter, with knowledge of the business culture of bothparties. Both are at fault, and both negatively impacted the company