Changing patterns of Japanese participation in US industries
by Bela Gold
International Journal of Technology Management (IJTM), Vol. 12, No. 5/6, 1996

Abstract: This paper reports the findings from twelve National Science Foundation-supported field studies of the significantly changing strategies and policies of Japanese manufacturing firms between successive stages of seeking to increase their competitiveness in various industries in the USA. The analysis covers changes over time, as well as differences among the participants, in ownership patterns, products and marketing, as well as adjustments over time in: production facilities; practices in developing American as compared with Japanese executives and engineers; policies concerning relationships between management and labour; and efforts to strengthen relationships with customers.

Online publication date: Fri, 22-May-2009

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