Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
5-31-1983
Degree Name
Master of Science in Management - (M.S.)
Department
Organizational and Social Sciences
First Advisor
Anthony Kahng
Abstract
The Japanese auto manufacturers are able to deliver sub compact car to the United States considerably cheaper than the American auto manufacturers are able to build one. The Japanese owe much of their advantage to their management style. Japanese are hired for life and their fate and the companies fate become one. The worker is happy with this arrangement because the company offers training and rotation between jobs. The company benefits from this by having well-rounded, motivated employees.
The Japanese are commited to a long-term improvement in equipment design, inventory control systems, and worker skills. They are constantly striving for perfect products and error-free operations.
The Americans are beginning to study the Japanese system. The Americans and Japanese have successfully instituted modified versions of the Japanese management system in American plants.
Recommended Citation
Warner, Foster Edward, "The Japanese and American approach to productivity" (1983). Theses. 3650.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/3650
