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Japan Myth Or Miracle

Japan Myth Or Miracle In the concluding part of a threepart series on Japanese success, reports it has been suggested that it is a combination of longterm strategies and a united approach. Outlines Japanese history and thinking patterns. Discusses how post war Japan was ready to assimilate the quality ideas of Dr. Deming. Asserts that the key to Japanese success lies not in the systems, but in the people who run the system, managers and managed, and how they relate to each other. Discusses the seniority system and the importance of lifetime employment. Notes that knowledge is spread and shared, and that concern for the common good is said to be the prime motivation of a Japanese company. Discusses longterm planning as another possible key to Japanese success as well as their commitment to quality. Concludes that Japanese success is not a myth but the result of a wellthoughtout longterm strategy. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The TQM Magazine Emerald Publishing

Japan Myth Or Miracle

Creelman, James
The TQM Magazine , Volume 5 (4) – Apr 1, 1993
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Emerald Publishing
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0954-478X
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In the concluding part of a threepart series on Japanese success, reports it has been suggested that it is a combination of longterm strategies and a united approach. Outlines Japanese history and thinking patterns. Discusses how post war Japan was ready to assimilate the quality ideas of Dr. Deming. Asserts that the key to Japanese success lies not in the systems, but in the people who run the system, managers and managed, and how they relate to each other. Discusses the seniority system and the importance of lifetime employment. Notes that knowledge is spread and shared, and that concern for the common good is said to be the prime motivation of a Japanese company. Discusses longterm planning as another possible key to Japanese success as well as their commitment to quality. Concludes that Japanese success is not a myth but the result of a wellthoughtout longterm strategy.

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The TQM Magazine – Emerald Publishing

Published: Apr 1, 1993

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