Growth through Competition, Competition through Growth by Hiroyuki Odagiri

Growth through Competition, Competition through Growth by Hiroyuki Odagiri

This book examines two central aspects of Japanese management - growth pursuit by internal investment (as opposed to acquisition), and intensive competition within and between Japanese firms. It also looks at how Japanese firms maintain efficiency and flexibility under the apparently rigid system of 'lifetime' employment. The author begins by enquiring in to the financial and human aspects of the firm with a particular emphasis placed on the human side. T he motivation, behaviour, and organization of Japanese management are discussed and the consequences of Japan's management system on its industrial organization and macroeconomy are examined. Throughout the book, it is emphasized that competition is at the heart of the Japanese economy and management to the same, if not to a greater degreee than in the West. This competition is enhanced by the growth preference of Japanese management, and competition in turn makes growth feasible.

an interesting and well-documented contribution to an important literature * Economic Journal *
Odagiri's book has broken new ground by integrating micro-level firm behaviour with macroeconomic consequences in a highly systematic and comprehensive manner* Industrial Relations Journal *

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ISBN 13	9780198288732
ISBN 10	0198288735
Title	Growth through Competition, Competition through Growth
Author	Hiroyuki Odagiri
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Year published	1994-05-12
Number of pages	380
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