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This paper explores the adaptability of buildings in Japan from the perspective of three distinct practice typologies … cultivation of adaptability in Japan revealing a maturing of concepts into current innovations, trends, priorities, and obstacles …
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American business models have been used as levers to open many industries in Japan to participation by foreign firms …
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among all levels of management, alliance partners, and customers. Design/methodology/approach – Through case studies of two … will from now on probably increasingly require a management that can use networked strategic communities to synthesize …/value – Companies will from now on probably increasingly require a management that can use networked strategic communities to synthesize …
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to construct historical perceptions of coal use in India and Japan in different … use of coal energy in India and Japan. It highlights the communities of stakeholders interested in coal energy resource … narratives of its past and recent coal use, the role and function of coal in the overall energy mix of India and Japan are …
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‐labelling in Japan, and the possible roles of two connected non‐governmental organizations (NGOs) – the Marine Stewarship Council … eco‐labels in Japan.  …
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What does it take to lead a company which is learning to change and changing to learn? Discusses the practices and principles of proven leaders from firms such as PepsiCo, Tata, Toyota and Wal‐Mart.
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Spurred by recession, major Japanese corporations have reduced their workforces, introduced merit pay and performance appraisal, abolished promotion on seniority and moved production overseas. These have been unsettling to a culture which prides itself on stability, continuity, group support and...
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A company’s “core” workers in Japan can still expect jobs for life, but recession has brought an end to automatic …
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“All you need is love” is not only the title of a famous Beatles song but also a guiding principle behind education and training at a multinational retailing chain. This article describes the unusual staff‐development practices employed by Yaohan International Group.
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Companies in declining industries can still be successful, as the experience of Toray of Japan, the world’s largest …
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