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Changing Japan? (A)

By Henri-Claude de Bettignies
Published 12 Jan 1997
Reference 4746
Topic Leadership & Organisations
Industry Information Technology and Services
Region Asia
Length 9 page(s)
Language English
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Summary

A US general manager in Japan wishes to have a global management style, while his deputy objects to the manager.

Teaching objectives

Managing change Corporate transformation Culture & management Leadership & change

Keywords
  • AR1998
  • CHANGE
  • JAPAN
  • TRANSFER OF KNOWLEDGE
  • MANAGEMENT STYLE
  • CORPORATE CULTURE
  • RD0498
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