Based on the authors' extensive research of the use of information technology (IT) by Japanese companies, this study features original case studies that demonstrate how the Japanese view, apply and implement IT. The text explores what points can be learned from the Japanese experience. At a time when Western and Japanese companies are beginning to fight major strategic battles in Europe, the authors describe ways in which Western companies can exploit weaknesses in Japanese IT strategy. Conversely, they suggest how Japanese companies can sharpen their own practices.
Based on the authors' extensive research of the use of information technology (IT) by Japanese companies, this study features original case studies that demonstrate how the Japanese view, apply and implement IT. The text explores what points can be learned from the Japanese experience. At a time when Western and Japanese companies are beginning to fight major strategic battles in Europe, the authors describe ways in which Western companies can exploit weaknesses in Japanese IT strategy. Conversely, they suggest how Japanese companies can sharpen their own practices.
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Elsevier Science & Technology
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
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978-0-7506-1934-9 (9780750619349)
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School of Management, Imperial College, London University
Part 1 Setting the scene: Europe - the commercial battlefield; strategic IT; Japanese management. Part 2 Case studies and key themes: deciding corporate strategy; making IT choices; planning IT; strategic alignment; assessing and justifying IT investment; head office control; IT systems development; Japanese management styles; using IT for business purposes. Part 3 Learning the lessons: are the Japanese using IT strategically?; managing the IT resource; head office control.
