This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the changes that have
taken place in the systems and practices of Japanese management over the
last quarter century, identifies the positive and useful attributes that
ought to be maintained, and clarifies the behavioral principles that
form the groundwork of their strengths. Observing the changes in the
business environment brought about by the forces of intensifying
globalization, the book presents a highly effective management model
that builds on the superior aspects of Japanese-style management while
overcoming its weaknesses. It is a multi-layered human-resources
management model that combines the mutually complementary aspects of the
Japanese and Anglo-Saxon systems, incorporating the strengths of both
systems. This hybrid model is aimed at increasing workplace motivation,
promoting the creation of new value, and enhancing performance and can
be used successfully in many countries around the world. It will be of
interest to business strategists and consultants, scholars, and
entrepreneurs.