Japanese management

Japan
About this topic
Japanese management emphasises the need for information to flow from the bottom of the company to the top. This results in senior management having a largely supervisory rather than hands-on approach. This week, we explore and examine the Japanese management systems. In particular, we examine key concepts of Japanese culture such as Wa and amae and their impact on management systems. Its offers a good comparative insight into the unique features of the Japanese management system. At the end of this week, you will be able to analyse the Japanese culture, explain the Japanese management system, compare the Japanese management system with other economies and assess managerial challenges in doing business in Japan.
Learning objectives for this week:
•Analyse the Japanese culture
•Explain the Japanese management system
•Compare the Japanese management system with other economies
•Assess managerial challenges in doing business in Japan