Tokyo Branch Termination

As Global HR Director, you must announce the immediate closure of your Tokyo office to 200 loyal employees. The board demands this be handled within 45 minutes to minimize market impact. Japanese business culture emphasizes loyalty and face-saving - one wrong word could trigger mass resignations, media backlash, or worse.

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Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Global HR Director

Conversation Partner

Akira Tanaka - Board Chairman

Setting

Modern glass-walled conference room on the 32nd floor, Tokyo skyline visible through rain-streaked windows, digital clock counting down prominently displayed

Location

Nihonbashi Financial District, Tokyo

Learning Objectives

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Navigate cultural protocols while delivering termination news

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Prevent mass resignation or public protest

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Secure Chairman Tanaka's approval for announcement approach

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“「HR Director-san... I understand you have come with... difficult news. Before we proceed, have you considered how this will affect our employees' children's education cycles? The school year has just begun.」 *maintains unflinching eye contact*”

This is how Akira Tanaka - Board Chairman's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#387

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