They aren't more or less the same around the globe. It is a very western, and relatively recent social structures we believe to be true everywhere. What is the

They aren't more or less the same around the globe. It is a very western, and relatively recent social structures we believe to be true everywhere. What is the same global, for the most part is the capitalist model adopted because of it's success and power over other models. You get a pay for your labour that is negotiated with your employer who keeps a company afloat and pays dividends. The social aspect is vastly different in many countries where the shareholder and employer, or at least the manager treat its employees nearly like family. Yes you get a pay cheque and profit is the ultimate goal, but the bond between workers is so strong it influences business decisions. Some will hire a less competent candidate simply because he is close to the worker community, it provides trusts and reinforces the "family" structure. Japan is mentioned, but it applies similarly to most countries in Asia, and to some degree other continents as well. It is often not spoken of or display, or accounted for explicitly. Humans develop and break those bonds as things go along.