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Book Synopsis
The second edition of this important book brings practising managers and academics up--to--date on the social and economic impact and presents new survey evidence and summarizes the debate which has emerged on the subject of Japanization since the mid 1980s.

Trade Review
"This book is of clear value in providing the academic and practitioner reader with a comprehensive review of trends and debates; it is well-organised and clearly written and it contains many stimuli to further research in the field of Japanisation."

"Oliver and Wilkinson supply empirical evidence on the spread of 'Japanisation' in UK manufacturing." Competitive Advantages of Far Eastern Business



Table of Contents
List of Figures.

List of Tables.

Foreword.

Acknowledgements.

Introduction.

1. Western Interest in Japan.

2. Japanese Industrial Practice.

3. Theoretical Perspectives.

4. Case Studies in Emulation.

5. Manufacturing Practices and UK Companies.

6. Personnel Practices and UK Companies.

7. Suppliers, Retailers and UK Companies.

8. Cases: Three Japanese Companies in the UK.

9. Japanese Companies in Britain.

10. Industrial Relations and Trade Unions.

11. Policy Implications and Conclusions.

The Japanization of British Industry

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 26/11/1992
      ISBN13: 9780631186762, 978-0631186762
      ISBN10: 063118676X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The second edition of this important book brings practising managers and academics up--to--date on the social and economic impact and presents new survey evidence and summarizes the debate which has emerged on the subject of Japanization since the mid 1980s.

      Trade Review
      "This book is of clear value in providing the academic and practitioner reader with a comprehensive review of trends and debates; it is well-organised and clearly written and it contains many stimuli to further research in the field of Japanisation."

      "Oliver and Wilkinson supply empirical evidence on the spread of 'Japanisation' in UK manufacturing." Competitive Advantages of Far Eastern Business



      Table of Contents
      List of Figures.

      List of Tables.

      Foreword.

      Acknowledgements.

      Introduction.

      1. Western Interest in Japan.

      2. Japanese Industrial Practice.

      3. Theoretical Perspectives.

      4. Case Studies in Emulation.

      5. Manufacturing Practices and UK Companies.

      6. Personnel Practices and UK Companies.

      7. Suppliers, Retailers and UK Companies.

      8. Cases: Three Japanese Companies in the UK.

      9. Japanese Companies in Britain.

      10. Industrial Relations and Trade Unions.

      11. Policy Implications and Conclusions.

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