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Case
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Reference no. IMD-3-0740
Published by: International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Originally published in: 1998
Version: 24.11.2003
Length: 14 pages
Data source: Published sources

Abstract

This case focuses on issues concerning management systems, corporate culture and company philosophy, confronting American and Japanese managers setting up a new Japanese-owned manufacturing plant in the United States. The two key decision-makers visit another Japanese firm with an experience of operating in the US to learn what has worked. They are impressed, but will it work for them?
Location:
Industry:
Size:
USD200 million
Other setting(s):
1990s

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Abstract

This case focuses on issues concerning management systems, corporate culture and company philosophy, confronting American and Japanese managers setting up a new Japanese-owned manufacturing plant in the United States. The two key decision-makers visit another Japanese firm with an experience of operating in the US to learn what has worked. They are impressed, but will it work for them?

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Location:
Industry:
Size:
USD200 million
Other setting(s):
1990s

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