Inside Japanese business: a narrative history, 1960-2000

pt. I. Conceptual framework. 1. The convergence-divergence debate and Japanese management ; 2. Characteristics of Japanese business and management ; 3. Japanese national values and Confucianism

pt. II. Period of high economic growth (1962-1973). 4. General environment ; 5. Idustry [i.e. Industry]-specific environment ; 6. Career entry ; 7. Career formulation ; 8. Overseas assignments

pt. III. Period between two oil crises: a period of change (1974-1980). 9. General environment ; 10. Industry-specific environment ; 11. Career progress ; 12. Overseas assignments ; 13. Lives of alumnae

pt. IV. Period of stable economic growth to the bubble economy (1981-1990). 14. General environment ; 15. Industry-specific environment ; 16. Career progress and change ; 17. Overseas assignments ; 18. Work lives of alumnae

pt. V. Post bubble period (1991-2000). 19. General environment ; 20. Industry-specific environment ; 21. Top-level decision making ; 22. Late career diversity

pt. VI. Contemporary views on Japanese society and management. 23. Continuity and change in Japanese values and society ; 24. Change of Japanese-style management.