The Japanese Firm

An authoritative attempt by leading scholars to reveal the network of institutions and practices surrounding the Japanese firm, to explain the success of the Japanese economy. The chapters represent empirical and theoretical work on such aspects as internal organisation and incentives, education and training, research and development, and financial structures. A major theme of this book is its recognition of the interrelatedness of all aspects of the Japanese structure, and an awareness of the distinctive social and economic context of Japanese firms.