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1. TOSHIBA'S TOXIC CULTURE.

Author

VERSCHOOR, CURTIS C.

Subjects
*BUSINESS ethics, *CORPORATE culture, *CORRUPT practices in accounting, *CORPORATE corruption, *OUTSIDE directors of corporations, *CORPORATE governance, *EXECUTIVES, *EXECUTIVES' attitudes
Abstract

The article discusses corporate culture in relation to ethical problems at the firm Toshiba KK. Topics include misleading profit estimates in relation to the firm's executives, problems with the firm's governance structure in relation to oversight by its audit committee, and the lack of influence by outside directors in many Japanese firm's.

Published
2015

2. A Bet on the Homeland Backfires.

Author

SOBLE, JONATHAN

Subjects
*ELECTRONIC industries, *EXECUTIVES, *MANUFACTURED products, *LIQUID crystal displays, *INNOVATIONS in business, *FLAT screen television sets, *CORPORATIONS, *MANAGEMENT, *PRICES, *EXECUTIVES' attitudes
Abstract

The article discusses the Sharp Corp. (Sharp) electronics manufacturing firm based in Japan, focusing on Sharp's status in the global electronics industry in the wake of what the author refers to as executives' failures to anticipate and adapt to changes in the industry. The economic aspects of Chinese manufacturing are assessed, along with Sharp's focus on Japan and the prices that are associated with liquid-crystal displays (LCDs). Flat-screen television sales are examined.

Published
2016

3. Second time around.

Subjects
*INFORMATION technology, *EXECUTIVES' attitudes
Abstract

Looks at the renewed interest of some Japanese managers in information technology. Statistics on the number of Japanese office workers who had personal computers at their desks in 1993; Movement of managers in Japan to replace desktop computers with modern personal computers driven by American-designed software; Mixed opinions about whether Japanese organizations will accept the new information technology; More.

Published
1995

4. Japan's Business Confidence Is Steady, Survey Finds.

Author

Belson, Ken

Subjects
*ECONOMIC surveys, *EXECUTIVES' attitudes, *LAYOFFS, *CONSUMER confidence, ECONOMIC conditions in Japan, 1989-
Abstract

Discusses a survey by the Bank of Japan of business conditions in Japan. Expectations of corporate managers concerning sales and profits; Impact of the global downturn on Japan, including factory closings and layoffs; How falling wages and unemployment are undermining consumer confidence; How big manufacturers stand to gain rapidly from economic recovery in the U.S. and Asia; Warnings of economists.

Published
2002

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