Working for Japanese Companies in Britain Today: Myths and Realities

Stephanie Jones
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Chapter 5 in Working for the Japanese: Myths and Realities, 1991, pp 60-185 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract Although many Japanese companies do actually make long-term strategic plans, it is clear that there are several aspects of short-termism in the manner in which Japanese companies carry on their business in Britain. In the UK context, the long-term view as laid down by Head Office in Tokyo is not necessarily always workable, and has given rise to a number of problems. In many cases, an overall long-term plan exists, but is subject to constant modification. Also, it should be emphasised that there is much more to understanding the outlook and approach of a Japanese company than this bland phrase “the Japanese always plan for the long term” would suggest.

Keywords: Japanese Company; Head Office; Senior Position; British Director; Japanese Bank (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1991
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-349-11669-0_5

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