Can Japan Compete [Hardcover]

Can Japan Compete? is a major new development of Michael Porter's theory of competitive positioning, in which he examines the 'two Japans' - one highly competitive and one highly uncompetitive. Porter draws upon previously unseen research to set the record straight on what did and did not happen during the 'Japanese Miracle'. This book represents a major contribution to the understanding of Japan and a major new strategic analysis from the world's leading thinker on strategy.The Japanese Model of Competitiveness Challenging Conventional Wisdom: The Japanese Government Model Rethinking Japanese Management What does Explain Japanese Competitiveness? How Japan Can Move Forward: the Agenda for Government How Japan Can Move Forward: the Corporate Agenda Can Japan Compete?

'Michael Porter is one of the world's most influential authorities on corporate strategy.' - Independent on Sunday

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'Takeuchi...ranks among the intellectual leaders of the younger, globally minded generation that is coming to power in Japan.' - Fortune

'This excellent book is definitely a must read. Business people will have a clear idea of what specific problems need to be resolved if they apply the analysis results and future directions suggested in the book to their own company situation.' - Yomiuri Weekly, of Japanese language edition

'The unique feature of this book is the meticulous examination into the activities of individual firms in our country.This is one book that every business person should read.' - JMA Management Review, of Japanese language edition

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