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Transformation of Japanese Multinational Enterprises and Business : The 50th Anniversary of the Japan Academy of Multinational Enterprises
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- Creator
- Shige Makino, Yasuro Uchida, and Tamiko Kasahara, editors
- Format
- Books
- Language
- English
- Publication
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- First edition
- Singapore : Springer, [2024]
- ©2024
- Physical Details
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- 1 online resource (351 pages)
- ISBNs
- 9789819986163, 9819986168, 981998615X
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Intro -- Foreword -- Preface -- Contents -- About the Editors -- International Business Trends and Review in Japanese MNCs: Research and Practice -- Understanding Japanese International Business: A Literature Review -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Database -- 1.2 Classification -- 1.3 Summary of the Review -- 2 Literature Review -- 2.1 General FDI Patterns in Specific Countries -- 2.2 FDI Performance -- 2.3 FDI Survival and Exit -- 2.4 Subsidiary Structure -- 2.5 Staffing Strategy -- 2.6 Location Choice -- 2.7 Internationalization -- 2.8 FDI Impact on Domestic Welfare -- 2.9 Research Methodology -- 3 Discussion -- 3.1 To What Extent Is the Analysis of Japanese Data Consistent with Existing IB Theories, or Are There Specific Areas That Need to Consider the Unique Japanese Context? -- 3.2 What Contributions Have Japanese IB Studies Made to the Overall Field of IB Research? -- 3.3 What Are the Future Research Directions and Key Areas of Investigation? -- 4 Conclusion -- Appendix -- References -- Reflecting on Japanese Management in the Changing Climate of the Time -- 1 A Brief Macro History of the Climate of the Time -- 2 U.S. and Japanese Management Orientation in Global Sourcing Strategy -- 3 Concluding Remarks -- References -- Variation and Continuity of Brand Personality in Japan -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 2.1 Research Stream of Brand Personality Literature -- 2.2 Scale Development in International Marketing Research -- 3 Empirical Analysis -- 3.1 Method -- 3.2 Results -- 4 Conclusion -- 4.1 Findings and Contributions -- 4.2 Limitations and Future Research -- References -- Emerging Japanese MNCs -- Born-Again Global Firms: Case of Small Sake Breweries in Japan -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Review and Literature Synthesis -- 3 Research Gaps and Focus -- 4 Definition and Method -- 5 Industrial Structure of Sake -- 6 Four Case Studies
- 7 Discussion -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- Uniqlo: A Pathway to Becoming a Multinational Through Global Business Model Development -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Background -- 2.1 Bridging Business Model and Strategy -- 2.2 Global Business Model and Internationalization -- 3 Method -- 4 The Case of Uniqlo -- 4.1 1984-2001: From Family Business to National Chain Retailer -- 4.2 2002-2011 Overseas Expansion and Innovative Functional Materials -- 4.3 2012 to Present: Evolving Toward an Information-Driven Global SPA -- 5 Findings and Discussion -- 5.1 Identifying a Global Standardized Value Proposition -- 5.2 Dynamic Integration in Activity System with Value Proposition -- 6 Implications and Conclusion -- References -- Evolving Strategy in Japanese MNCs -- The Meaning of Change in International Business Strategies: A Case of Toyota Motor Corporation -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Background -- 3 Methodologies -- 4 Results -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- How Strategy-Making Shapes Honda's Future in Emerging Markets? -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Problem Awareness and Research Question -- 2 Research Methodology -- 2.1 Positioning of the Study and Target Cases -- 2.2 Motorcycle Industry in Emerging Markets -- 2.3 Honda in the Motorcycle Industry -- 2.4 Analytical Framework -- 2.5 Data Sources and Collection -- 2.6 Structure -- 3 Case Analysis -- 3.1 Honda's Philosophy and Motorcycle Business Strategy -- 3.2 Motorcycle Market Overview and Honda's Sales Strategy -- 3.3 Honda's Strategy Formation Process in Emerging Markets -- 4 Discussion -- References -- Knowledge Factors Preventing Japanese Home Builders from Multinationalization: A Case Study of Sekisui House, Ltd. -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Characteristics of Japan's Housing Industry -- 3 Theoretical Development -- 4 Methods and Research Design -- 5 Case Study: Sekisui House, Ltd
- 5.1 History of Sekisui House's Foundation -- 5.2 Internalization of Parts, Building Materials, and Product Quality -- 5.3 Overseas Expansion and Multinationalization -- 6 Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- Evolving Management Practices in Japanese MNCs -- Diversity and Inclusion Management of Japanese Multinational Corporations: Its Effectiveness and Implications -- 1 Introduction -- 2 D& -- I Management -- 2.1 The Concept and Significance of D& -- I Management -- 2.2 D& -- I Management in Japan -- 2.3 D& -- I Management and MNCs -- 3 Methods -- 4 Findings -- 5 Discussion -- 5.1 Implications -- 5.2 Limitation and Future Directions -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Strategy Creation and Development by Employees: Case Study in a Japanese MNC's R& -- D Center -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Background -- 2.1 Strategy-As-Practice Research -- 2.2 Sense-Making Perspective in Strategy-As-Practice Research -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Research Design -- 4 Findings -- 4.1 The Organizational Context and Background of Strategy as Activities at Daicel -- 4.2 Strategy-As-Practice Activities at Daicel -- 5 Discussion and Conclusion -- 5.1 Theoretical Contributions -- 5.2 Managerial Implications -- 5.3 Limitations and Future Research -- References -- Management in Japanese Companies: An Evolving Strategic People Perspective -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Background -- 3 Research Methodology -- 3.1 Search Scope and Boundary -- 3.2 Data Analysis -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Evolving Path with Economic Development -- 4.2 Field Mapping -- 4.3 Complementary Qualitative Research -- 5 Discussions and Conclusions -- 5.1 Learning from Japanese Management -- 5.2 Culture in Japanese Management -- 5.3 Future Researches and Limitations -- References