The Japanese at work: illusions of the ideal

1988-03-01articleIndustrial Relations Journal38 citationsclosed

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Global and Cross-Cultural Management Japanese History and Culture Management Theory and Practice

Abstract

Five aspects of Japanese organisational practice are commonly cited as factors in the Japanese ‘economic miracle’. While these are often used to illustrate the human‐centred philosophy of Japanese management, closer scrutiny reveals that these ‘ideal’ working practices are rooted in various culturally‐dependent, coercive techniques which may be unsuitable for Britain.

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