GMAC Global Relocation Services to Host Webinar on Doing Business in Japan

OAK BROOK, Ill., May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- GMAC Global Relocation Services (http://www.GMACGlobalRelocation.com) will offer a complimentary "Webinar" presentation exploring aspects of doing business and living in Japan. Titled "Focus on Japan," the Webinar takes place Tuesday, May 13 at 11 a.m. Eastern time.

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"Japan's culture is extremely complicated and understanding it is absolutely essential for anyone who hopes to successfully do business there," said Scott Sullivan, senior vice president of GMAC Global Relocation Services. "For instance, in Japan, conflict is handled indirectly and there is no 'open door' policy as is common with American companies. The Webinar will address many important nuances and help participants gain an appreciation and understanding of Japan's society and culture."

Sullivan noted that GMAC Global Relocation Services will be publishing additional research on Japan as part of its comprehensive Global Relocation Trends Survey, issued annually since 1993. The survey will be published in May and it ranks Japan high on the list of countries that present the greatest challenges for expatriates.

The Webinar will help companies and transferees better understand Japan's unique dynamics, including the following issues and topics:

    -- Subordinates expect direction from managers.
    -- Status and image are important.  Authority is established by who
       introduces you, your relationship with the company/organization and
       your credentials.
    -- Conflict is handled indirectly, and issues are often hashed out
       before meetings.  Debate and open competition in groups are
       discouraged in favor of harmonious interchange.
    -- Failure is considered shame; great care is taken to avoid losing
       face.
    -- People cover for one another, and teamwork is a matter of course.
    -- The Webinar will suggest communication strategies for bridging
       cultural differences between personal, national and target cultures.

Participation in the Webinar is free and limited to the first 100 registrants. To register, go to: http://gmacglobalrelocation.com/insight_support/cc2008_japan_reg.asp

About GMAC Global Relocation Services

GMAC Global Relocation Services (http://www.gmacglobalrelocation.com) is a leading, full-service outsourcing partner of end-to-end employee relocation, assignment management and mobility consulting services for multinational organizations worldwide. The company serves corporations in 110 countries and manages more than $1 billion in relocation-related transactions. The company is a business unit of GMAC ResCap (Residential Capital, LLC), a leading real estate finance company focused primarily on the residential real estate market in the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and Latin America.

About GMAC ResCap

GMAC ResCap (http://www.gmacrescap.com) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of GMAC Financial Services. GMAC Financial Services is a global, diversified financial services company that operates in approximately 40 countries in automotive finance, real estate finance, insurance and commercial finance businesses. GMAC was established in 1919 and employs approximately 26,700 people worldwide. For more information, go to www.gmacfs.com .