Growth Through Competition, Competition Through Growth: Strategic Management and the Economy in Japan - Couverture rigide

Odagiri, Hiroyuki

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0198286554 ISBN 13 : 9780198286554

Editeur : Clarendon Press, 1992

Synopsis

This book examines two characteristics lying at the heart of Japanese management - growth pursuit not by acquisitions, but by internal investment, and the intensive competition within and between Japanese firms. The author also looks at how Japanese firms maintain efficiency and flexibility under the apparently rigid system of "lifetime" employment. The book begins by enquiring into the financial and human aspects of the firm with a particular emphasis placed on the human side. The motivation, behaviour, and organization of Japanese management are discussed and the consequences of the Japanese management system on the country's industrial organization and macroeconomy are examined. Throughout the book it is emphasized that competition is at the heart of the Japanese economy and management to the same, if not to a greater degree, as in the West. This competition is enhanced by the growth preference of Japanese management, and competition in turn makes growth feasible.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This book examines two central aspects of Japanese management - growth pursuit by internal investment (as opposed to acquisition), and intensive competition within and between Japanese firms. It also looks at how Japanese firms maintain efficiency and flexibility under the apparently rigid system of 'lifetime' employment. The author begins by enquiring in to the financial and human aspects of the firm with a particular emphasis placed on the human side. T he motivation, behaviour, and organization of Japanese management are discussed and the consequences of Japan's management system on its industrial organization and macroeconomy are examined. Throughout the book, it is emphasized that competition is at the heart of the Japanese economy and management to the same, if not to a greater degreee than in the West. This competition is enhanced by the growth preference of Japanese management, and competition in turn makes growth feasible.

Revue de presse

an interesting and well-documented contribution to an important literature (Economic Journal)

Odagiri's book has broken new ground by integrating micro-level firm behaviour with macroeconomic consequences in a highly systematic and comprehensive manner. (Industrial Relations Journal)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Clarendon Press
• Date d'édition: 1992
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0198286554
• ISBN 13: 9780198286554
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 372
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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