Title: Innovation Japanese style : a cultural and historical perspective /
Authors: Herbig, Paul A.
Publisher: Quorum Books,
Year: 1995
Subjects: Technological innovations Japan; Organizational change Japan.; Research, Industrial Japan.; National characteristics, Japanese.; Japan Economic conditions; Japan Civilization
Abstract: Japan has major problems to address if it wishes to remain an economic superstar in the 21st century. Can Japan continue to grow as an economic superpower now that it has caught up with the technological frontier by borrowing technology? Herbig explores the Japanese and American cultures, business practices, and government behavior in order to determine an optimum combination.
Contents: Ch. 1. Creativity in Japan -- Ch. 2. Historical Evidence: The Japanese Perspective on Innovation -- Ch. 3. Japanese Innovative Strengths and Weaknesses -- Ch. 4. Innovation -- Japanese Style -- Ch. 5. Japanese Product Development Strategies -- Ch. 6. Cultural Reasons for Japanese Innovation Styles -- Ch. 7. A Comparative Analysis of the U.S. and Japanese Innovative Sourcing Capabilities -- Ch. 8. The Future of Japanese Innovation: Leader or Follower? -- Appendix: Types of Innovation.