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Implementing 5S within a Japanese context: an integrated management system

Gapp, Rod; Fisher, Ron; Kobayashi, Kaoru - In: Management Decision 46 (2008) 4, pp. 565-579

Purpose – Building on previous studies of the managerial application and development of the 5S concept (5S), this research aims to identify and present key concepts of 5S from a Japanese management perspective. These findings link 5S to aspects of Japanese management approach, which are...

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Corporate mission, corporate policies and business outcomes: evidence from Japan

Hirota, Shinichi; Kubo, Katsuyuki; Miyajima, Hideaki; … - In: Management Decision 48 (2010) 7, pp. 1134-1153

paper provides evidence that strong‐mission firms are more likely to retain incumbent employees, promote managers from … corporate policies and business outcomes. Research limitations/implications – The sample is based on firms from Japan. The …‐dimensions. In the Japanese context the percentage of inside directors is an important indication of internally promoted managers …

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Operational efficiency integrating the evaluation of environmental investment: the case of Japan

Kuo, Lopin; Kevin Huang, Shihping; Jim Wu, Yen‐Chun - In: Management Decision 48 (2010) 10, pp. 1596-1616

environmentally conscious investors and fund managers to distinguish the operationally efficient industries when taking environmental …

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Differences in knowledge acquisition mechanisms between IJVs with Western vs Japanese parents

Il Park, Byung - In: Management Decision 49 (2011) 3, pp. 422-443

Purpose – The main objective of this study is as follows: while “knowledge acquisition in international joint ventures (IJVs)” has been widely in the limelight, the question of whether learning mechanisms in IJVs with Western vs Japanese parents are different has not yet been answered. In...

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The World of the Japanese Chief Executive

Suzuki, Norihiko - In: Management Decision 28 (1990) 6

A typical Japanese CEO is very different from a Western equivalent. The promotional structure is based on seniority and length of service. Evaluation of performance is constant through the 20‐30 years a person may work for a company before gaining senior management level. The Japanese...

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Structures and Processes of Company Quality Control Circles (QCCs): An Explanatory Study of Japan, the USA and Singapore

Ghosh, B.C.; Kia Song, Lim - In: Management Decision 29 (1991) 7

unique characteristics their circles possess is studied. A comparison of the use of the QCC concept in Japan, the USA and …

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New Style Product Development

Johne, Axel - In: Management Decision 30 (1992) 2

The distinguishing feature of new style product development is that it allows companies to achieve new sales growth even in markets which many suppliers regard as mature. Success is achieved by using marketing skills to focus technical skills. Discusses the operational requirements for making...

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Terrorism as an International Business Crisis

Barton, Laurence - In: Management Decision 31 (1993) 1

of extortion and other serious criminal acts. Unfortunately, many managers lack the formal training necessary to launch a … industrial terrorism and presents a model that details how managers can assess the organizational security measures which are …

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The Japanese in the Automotive Aftermarket

Walle, A.H. - In: Management Decision 32 (1994) 7, pp. 60-63

Although the Japanese are often considered invincible, they make mistakes. In the automotive aftermarket, they misjudged the power of channel conflict and suffered as a result. Points to failures of Japanese business‐to‐business marketing strategies in the United States and potentially in...

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Productivity management: the Japanese experience

Stainer, Alan - In: Management Decision 33 (1995) 8, pp. 4-12

Gives an overview of Japanese productivity management in both manufacturing and service industries. Discusses education and training, as well as corporate attitudes to productivity. Highlights the relationship of productivity to the Japanese economy, looking at both large and small...

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