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Solution
Two major differences in people management practices between the UK and Japan are decision-making processes and performance evaluation methods.
Decision-Making –
Japan adopts the Ringi system, which is a consensus basis and involves several steps of approval to maintain group harmony (Sagi, 2015). In contrast, the UK prioritises individual accountability and speed of the manager’s decision (Hitchins and Teasdale, 2025). Example: A UK HR manager can implement a policy swiftly, whereas a Japanese counterpart would require extensive internal discussions.
Performance Evaluation – Merit based appraisals are commonly used in UK companies since it involves rewarding employees based on how they performed as part of their individual and result (Hayes, 2024). Japanese companies emphasize of seniority and the contributions of the group to focus on long term development (Hayes, 2024). Example: A UK pharmaceutical researcher may get a promotion based on innovation, while in Japan, tenure and teamwork influence promotions….
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