Abstract :
The stories of three leaders in the Japanese electronics industry are related to give some insight into the differences and similarities between management in the US and Japan. The leaders discussed are Konosuke Matsushita, Kanjiro Okada, and Koruji Kobayashi. Quality, excessive division of labor, graceful growth, and effective manpower for a breakthrough are then discussed, showing that quality, innovation, and breakthrough each require different management approaches. Probability of success in technology transfer is also considered.<>
Keywords :
electronics industry; management; Japanese electronics industry; Kanjiro Okada; Konosuke Matsushita; Koruji Kobayashi; USA; excessive division of labor; industrial growth; innovation; management; quality; technology transfer; Bicycles; Books; Electrical engineering; Electronics industry; Microwave amplifiers; Microwave transistors; Optical amplifiers; Robotics and automation; Speech; Technological innovation;
