A journalist's inside look at what makes Honda the most consistently innovative and effective automaker. In recent years Toyota has received more than its fair share of attention for its "lean" manufacturing model, its sales triumphs, and its infamous recalls. But when it comes to consistent...

Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of figures -- List of tables -- List of country editors -- List of contributors -- Acknowledgements -- 1. Introduction -- 1.1. Institutional economics and developments in the Eastern Asia -- 1.2....