Japan's Winning Margins: Management, Training and Education - Hardcover

Lorriman, John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198563744 ISBN 13: 9780198563747

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1994

Synopsis

This fascinating analysis aims to give the West a more balanced and realistic understanding of the key reasons for Japan's success. It will be of value to those intending to do business with Japanese companies, to those thinking of visiting Japan, to those wishing to compete or even just survive, against the nation which is the world's most successful economic power. Written in plain and accessible language the lessons for the West are spelled out clearly: education, management concerned with developing people's potential, and relevant workplace training are the "secrets" of Japanese success.

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Review

"Enriches the growing literature that highlights the way human capital has been developed, organized and managed in Japan....Worth reading."--Business History "Enriches the growing literature that highlights the way human capital has been developed, organized and managed in Japan....Worth reading."--Business History "Enriches the growing literature that highlights the way human capital has been developed, organized and managed in Japan....Worth reading."--Business History "Enriches the growing literature that highlights the way human capital has been developed, organized and managed in Japan....Worth reading."--Business History

Synopsis

This study analyzes the reasons for Japan's industrial success. Written by a UK training expert and a Japanese professor, it explains, in simple terms, a series of economic lessons that are straightforward and easily transferred to Western businesses.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0198563744
• ISBN 13: 9780198563747
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 232