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Working for the Japanese: Myths and Realities

British Perceptions

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  • © 1991

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Authors:
  1. Stephanie Jones

    1. The Barbican, London, UK

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Introduction

    • Stephanie Jones
    Pages 1-12

  3. The Theory of Japanese Management: The Origins of the Myths

    • Stephanie Jones
    Pages 13-23

  4. Japanese Enterprise Overseas

    • Stephanie Jones
    Pages 24-48

  5. Japanese Companies Come to Britain

    • Stephanie Jones
    Pages 49-59

  6. Working for Japanese Companies in Britain Today: Myths and Realities

    • Stephanie Jones
    Pages 60-185

  7. Working for Japanese Companies in Britain in the Future

    • Stephanie Jones
    Pages 186-199

  8. Postscript: Toyota Comes to Britain

    • Stephanie Jones
    Pages 200-206

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 207-280
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Over 100 British executives have contributed to this study of what it's really like to work for a Japanese company. Media beliefs about the Japanese in Britain suggest that they are obsessed with long-term planning and concensus decision-making, that all the bosses are Japanese, that all decisions are made in Tokyo, and that uniforms and exercises are compulsory. Dr Jones' findings question these 'myths' arguing that the Japanese have shown a remarkable adaptability to local conditions.

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  • The Barbican, London, UK

    Stephanie Jones

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