By Hiroaki Miyoshi and Yoshifumi Nakata
A look at how Japanese firms have adapted to the changes that have occurred since the bursting of the economic bubble. Twelve chapters from a range of contributors, both Japanese and foreign, examine this fundamental question as it relates to various sectors and issues. Topics covered include the semiconductor industry, enterprise software, R&D management, human resources, automotive technology policy and stock options. The overarching focus is on whether Japanese firms have changed sufficiently, given the shifts occurring in the global economy. A simplified summary of the book’s conclusion is that, while Japanese firms have continued to progress technologically in many other areas, the level of change hasn’t been sufficiently fast or drastic.
Have Japanese Firms Changed?
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