Reflecting on Japan's contributions to management theory

Although Japanese management's transformative impact on American managerial practice has long been recognized, its contribution to management theory in a range of fields has been less widely acknowledged. This article looks back on the influence of Japanese management on concepts, frameworks, a...

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Main Author: Westney, D Eleanor (Author)
Other Authors: Sloan School of Management (Contributor)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2020-11-23T22:07:00Z.
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