Sunday May 27, 2012

In a Japanese company, the top man isn’t the one calling the shots. He is looked up to as a symbol, a bit like the emperor. That’s why Japanese company policies don’t ever change even if presidents change.

Toyoaki Nishida, professor of business at Chubu University, commenting on why Japanese top executives may look ineffective compared to their American counterparts. (AP)

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    neverknow2

    So in other words, Toyota lied to the world now a 'cultural difference' is going to save him? I don't think so!

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