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Management article
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Reference no. 84617
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Published in: "Harvard Business Review", 1984
Length: 6 pages

Abstract

Many Japanese managers are concerned that traditional methods such as consensus management, the ringi decision-making system, seniority promotions, lifetime employment, and Japanese-style long-range planning will inhibit their companies'' ability to adapt to rapid technological change and global competition. Three examples of Japanese companies illustrate some common problems with traditional Japanese management methods.

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Abstract

Many Japanese managers are concerned that traditional methods such as consensus management, the ringi decision-making system, seniority promotions, lifetime employment, and Japanese-style long-range planning will inhibit their companies'' ability to adapt to rapid technological change and global competition. Three examples of Japanese companies illustrate some common problems with traditional Japanese management methods.

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