The Origins of Japanese Industrial Power: Strategy, Institutions and the Development of Organisational Capability

by Etsuo Abe (Editor), Robert Fitzgerald (Editor)

Overview

The recognised success of the post-war Japanese economy has rested on the qualities of its manufacturing industries. This book explores the origins, rationale, and consequences of this transformation. Using theoretical insights and detailed evidence, it reviews the rise of the Japanese economy and the nature, causes, and changing objectives of vertical and horizontal integration; ownership, control, financing and bank-industry relations; and the major operational functions of production, human resources, distribution and marketing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714646237
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/01/1995
Pages:	150
Product dimensions:	5.75(w) x 8.44(h) x (d)

About the Author

Etsuo Abe, Robert Fitzgerald

Table of Contents

Asia Pacigic Business Review - "an excellent introductory essay...Although these are generally brief essays, the focus on the origins of industrial development, and the use of specific case studies and illustrations means that there is a good deal here to interest the specialist reader. Given that the volume manages to cover many of the most noteworthy and debated factors behind Japanese economic development, it would clearly also make a valuable introductory text

Editorial Reviews

Acknowledging the importance of advances between the wars and during World War II, emphasizes the development of business systems and organizational capabilities during the 1950's as the determining factor in certain Japanese industries becoming globally competitive. The eight studies (all by Japanese) first appeared in a special issue of Business History v. 37, no. 2 (April 1995). No index. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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