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┌──────────────────────────────────────┐
│ PROGRAM: 'LEARN1' │
│ │
│ JAPANESE BUSINESS CULTURE KIT │
│ │
│ FOR THE IBM PC │
│ Copyright(C) 1992 by Niche Software. │
└──────────────────────────────────────┘
TABLE OF CONTENTS: JAPANESE BUSINESS CULTURE KIT
1.... Preface/Objectives of the Course
2.... Hardware/System requirements
3.... Legal boundaries and credits
4.... Installation and Operation of Program
Invocation/Menu Selection Options
5.... Customizing the Lessons for Classroom Unique
Requirements
How to customize ASCII files via a Text Editor:
An Example
Inventory of Modifiable Files
6.... Registration Procedures/ASP standards
Where to send Registration.
1... PREFACE
The purpose of the kit is to help your organization to prepare
for successful business transactions with the Japanese here and
abroad. The common themes presented are to exercise patience, to
respect formalities, to expect to spend time establishing a relationship,
and to be sensitive to the culture.
The material is presented electronically and the option exists for
modifiying the text portions with material specific to the needs of
an individual company. The media is available just-in-time for training
needs on equipment that is already available and being used for other
purposes such as wordprocessing and spreadsheets.
2... HARDWARE/SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
-- IBM or clone with VGA high resolution 640 x 640 monitor.
This product was designed for the 286 12mhz AT.
-- Operating system: MS-DOS 3.3 or higher.
-- A mouse is optional.
-- A hard disk is recommended.
3... LEGAL BOUNDARIES AND CREDITS
NICHE SOFTWARE ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONSEQUENCES
OF THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE SOFTWARE.
The author & supplier shall not be liable in any event for
incidental or consequent damages in connection or arising out of
the installation,performance,or use of this product.
In no event will Niche be liable to you for any damages includ-
ing any lost profits, lost savings, or other incidental or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use
this program, or for any claim by any other party.
The entire risk as to the results and performance of the
program is assumed by you.
Niche acknowledges the use of the Genus software in the
production of the Discovery Kit.
Genus Microprogramming,Inc. 1988-1990 PCX Programmer's Toolkit
Genus Microprogramming,Inc. 1988-1990 FX Effects Toolkit
These commercial graphics libraries were used to build
the JUBILEE kit, especially for displaying of the PCX files.
IBM is a trademark of International Business Machines,Inc.
4... INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
INSTALLATION:
This procedure is to be done by the PC systems administrator
or the user if there is no administrator.
Please use the mkdir command to set up a directory by typing
the following command at the DOS prompt:
MKDIR C:\JAP
Then insert the aware diskette into drive A:, and use the following
command to copy all of the necessary files to your hard disk:
COPY A:\*.* C:\JAP\*.*
You are now ready to run. There is no requirement for decompression
of files or other additional steps. If your hard drive is not
designated as C:, you should substitute the appropriate letter in
place of the "C" in the previous commands.
Be sure to store the original diskette in a safe
place as an archival backup.
OPERATION:
Invocation:
The user must set his directory to the JAP subdirectory by typing
this command from the DOS prompt:
CD C:\JAP
The program may then be invoked by typing 'LEARN1' followed by a
carriage return:
LEARN1 <CR>
Allow the initial screens to 'play'.You may use PageUp PageDown or the
UpArrow and DownArrow for slower paced viewing.
Selection Options:
The program is menu driven. You may use either the slidebar or a
mouse.Some of the displays are controlled by a timer, in which case it
is useless to hit return until the animation sequences complete.
A list of files or an inventory of the files which must be in the
WORK subdirectory is included here. Absence or alteration of these files
may cause the program to abort or malfunction.
INSTALLATION FILE INVENTORY:
WEAR PCX
DOLL1 PCX
EYE PCX
EYE2 PCX
GODZIL PCX
GODZIL2 PCX
EXPLAN1 PCX
JPLIST PCX
TATAM PCX
CITY2 PCX
DINE2 PCX
SAMY3 PCX
BLOS4 PCX
TRAVEL2 PCX
SHOJI2 PCX
KABUK2 PCX
JCARD2 PCX
CARL1 PCX
MASK2 PCX
DUAL PCX
BOX5 PCX
FILE INVENTORY: [absence of any file will cause program to malfunction]
EGAVGA.BGI (Borland driver)
GOTH.CHR (Borland font)
LEARN1.EXE
The .DAT files explained below in Section 5 are also
required. All files which are NOT .DAT files must be left intact and
unaltered!
5... TAILORING OF LESSONS FOR UNIQUE INSTRUCTIONAL NEEDS
The .DAT files supplied here are a database.The instructor may remove
or add information as he sees fit with the remaining screens and the menu
serving as a shell. It is suggested that the original .DAT files be
left alone intact and as delivered on the supplied media. The .DAT files
copied and stored on the hard disk (and subsequently on the media that
you use for distribution within your company) are the ones to modify.
There is a SIZE LIMITATION of 6 windowed screens(about 120 lines)
due to memory requirements. This means that if you have a .DAT file
exceeding the size limit, the remaining excess will not appear in
the scrolled window when the program runs.
The mechanics of modification are to use a text editor such as
EDIT and use ASCII characters (Alphabetic, numeric and punctuation-
characters only). Special formating characters such as TABs are not
to be used (Do not Use Word Perfect). You may enter up to 61
characters per line. These will be visible in the text windows.
Shown at the end of this section is a list of the files and
their titles that will appear in the scrolled windows along with
the window title. These are the only files available for modifica-
tion.
Example of Modification : insertion of additional text into the
LABOR.DAT file by invoking EDIT C:\JAP\LABOR.DAT, insert the additional
lines, and then saving the file on the hard disk before leaving the
edit program:
... [preceding text]...
A feature of the business culture is amae - indulgence
and protection of one another. Coworker's idiosyncra-
sies are to be tolerated. The human being is to be
respected. Others are to be protected from errors,
from bearing blame, or losing face. Distinctions
between management and workers are not as extreme as
in the United States. A Japanese proverb expressing <--- added information
worker/manager relationship is: <---
IF HE WORKS FOR YOU, YOU WORK FOR HIM! <---
MODIFIABLE FILES LIST
BUSINES DAT Opening Greetings
COMMUNIC DAT Communication
LABOR DAT Labor Force
ENTERT DAT Entertaining
PRODUCT DAT Product Design
HELP DAT Further Assistance
STRAT DAT Mind Games & Strategies
6... REGISTRATION PROCEDURES/ASP STANDARDS
This program meets ASP support policy requirements.
This program is distributed as SHAREWARE. You may try it on
your own system(VGA) before purchasing it by registering it with
the author.
If you plan to use the program please register 'JBUILEE' by
sending $5.00 for each PC usage with a maximum of $100.00 for a
site license (multiple users operating concurrently):
Niche Software
PO Box 2554
Seal Beach,California 90740-1554
Direct inquiries to this above address by mail.This program is
produced by a member of the Association of Shareware Professionals
(ASP). ASP wants to make sure that the shareware principle works
for you. If you are unable to resolve a shareware-related problem
with an ASP member by contacting the member directly, ASP may be
able to help. The ASP Ombudsman can help you to resolve a dispute
or problem with an ASP member,but does not provide technical
support for members'products. Please write to the ASP Ombudsman at
545 Grover Road,Muskegon,MI, 49442 to send a CompuServe message via
CompuServe Mail to
ASP Ombudsman 70007,3536.
You are free to contact Niche for support in writing at the post
office box for a period of 90 days from registration.