Japanese Project Management
Japanese Project Management

Author: Shigenobu Ohara

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 9812778748

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This book provides a comprehensive look at the features of KPM, including its emphasis on creativity and teamwork, its broader OC open value systemOCO as opposed to a OC closed technical systemOCO, its close links with corporate strategy and human resource development, and the support infrastructure needed for advancing KPM. Chapters cover both the theory and practice of KPM, citing cases of information and communications technology (ICT) and pharmaceutical companies, among others. KPM holds special relevance today as global competition is increasingly reducing the lifecycle of organizations. Managers will find in KPM not only a way to survive the shake-up, but also a framework of value creation for the next generation.

Management Of Innovation Strategy In Japanese Companies
Management Of Innovation Strategy In Japanese Companies

Author: Kazuki Hamada

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2016-10-07

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 981310029X

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Traditionally, innovation has been considered difficult to manage, as it occurs through contingent discoveries and inventions. For effective innovation management, it is necessary to determine what provides new value to customers and achieve this new value efficiently, while solving the technical problems. This book explores how innovation management for industrial revitalization and activation are conducted in Japanese companies. 'Innovation' has diverse definitions, but the editors of this book have adopted the one proposed by J A Schumpeter. The features of innovation management in Japanese companies are considered systematically in the book. Positive analyses using questionnaires and innovation management strategy in individual industries and companies is also explored in detail.

Project Planning and Management: An Aspect of Development
Project Planning and Management: An Aspect of Development

Author: Akampurira Abraham

Publisher: diplom.de

Published: 2014-02-01

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 3954896346

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A project comprises a series of activities (investments) that aim to solve problems within a given time frame with a clear set of objectives for man’s benefits. It is an undertaking that involves the commitment of scarce resources in the expectation of future benefits. Before achieving the objectives, a project goes through several stages of a project cycle. In this study, the author discusses and analyses concepts of project planning and management. On the one hand, he refers to the project in general, and on the other hand, he represents the different stages of project planning and project management.

Major Infrastructure Projects
Major Infrastructure Projects

Author: Edward Ochieng

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-09-16

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 1137515864

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In this unique and comprehensive textbook, the authors examine the challenges faced all around the world with regard to major infrastructure project management, and they champion a fresh approach that takes into account the interdependencies between economic, social, political, technological and legislative environments. Managing, developing and investing in crucial infrastructure is essential to keep up with the challenges of a fast-paced and globalised world, but affecting and overseeing change requires a deep understanding of complex interlocking systems. To this end the book is neatly divided into three key parts: project appraisal, maximising integrated supply chains, and implementing value-enhancing practices. This is the ideal companion for courses on any aspect of civil engineering and construction project management including modules in infrastructure planning, infrastructure management, construction management and business management. The book will also appeal to practitioners involved in the management of capital and infrastructure projects.

Business Group Management in Japan
Business Group Management in Japan

Author: Kazuki Hamada

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9814289515

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Pt. 1. Accounting information for group management and management control system. Management accounting information for consolidated group management / Kazuki Hamada. Management control system of Japanese pure holding companies / Makoto Tomo, Makoto Yori and Takayuki Asada -- pt. 2. M & A including MBO and outsourcing for group reformation. Influence of M & A on financial performance : measuring the performance of M & A from sustainability of utility / Kozo Suzuki. Management buyout of a Japanese business group / Naoyuki Kaneda. Managerial significance of strategic outsourcing / Shunzo Matsuoka. Acquisition price as an incentive price of M & A / Yasuhiro Monden -- pt. 3. Analysis of accounting information for consolidated and business group and segmental business units. Consolidated accounting information for business group management / Manabu Takano. Business evaluation of a company group in Japan : A case study of segment reporting by Panasonic Electric Works / Shufuku Hiraoka -- pt. 4. Management of inter-firm relations. How can management accounting achieve goal congruence among supply chain partners? / Yoshiteru Minagawa. How to maintain the bargaining position defined in Toyota's dealership control / Hiroshi Ozawa. Royalties and profit sharing : Focusing on Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd. / Noriko Hoshi. Factors influencing control mechanisms in joint ventures : Evidence from Japanese manufacturing industries / Yuichi Kubota. Does inter-firm cooperation contribute to the performance of Japanese firms? Concept of incentive price for motivating inter-firm cooperation / Yasuhiro Monden -- pt. 5. Inter-organizational learning and autonomous organizations. Management of population-level learning and inter-organizational relations in Japan / Hiroki Kondo. Management control system in an empowered organization / Katsuhiro Ito

Management of Service Businesses in Japan
Management of Service Businesses in Japan

Author: Yasuhiro Monden

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9814374679

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With the service industry taking up the largest portion of its GDP, Japan has much to share in the area of managing service industry. This book explores and elucidates the unique management styles in non-manufacturing industries or service industries in contemporary Japan, both practically and theoretically through case studies. These specially selected cases are the management of the world No.1 convenience store chain of Seven-Eleven, the sales finance business and auto sales business of Toyota, application of TPS (Toyota Production System) to life insurance company, performance evaluation of local government, BSC (balance scorecard) in local government hospitals, cost and pricing policy of telecommunication company, Japanese-style OC hospitalityOCO in the retail industry, service level agreement (SLA) in IT and shared service companies, and ICT (Information & Communication Technology) applied to BPN (Business Process Network) of service industry.The analyses presented in this book were carefully laid out in regard to the business in general. It will be useful for business practitioners in service industry and beneficial to the scholars, students or general readers interested in this area.

Business Process Management of Japanese and Korean Companies
Business Process Management of Japanese and Korean Companies

Author: Gunyung Lee

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9812838600

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Business Process Management (BPM) has emerged as a popular management framework. Based on survey results of Japanese and Korean companies' BPM practices, this book demonstrates how to build BPM as a holistic management model by addressing the importance of BPM views, the effectiveness of its approach, and the research trends.

International Management Accounting in Japan
International Management Accounting in Japan

Author: Kanji Miyamoto

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9812779566

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In the interests of globalization, many companies today are establishing theories and practices for international management accounting. This book discusses the current status of international management accounting in Japan through interviews with three major electronics companies. By tracing the history of the business expansion of the three companies, as well as their transition of strategies and accompanying organizational structure, key features and details of international management accounting are faithfully described. The book is divided into two parts. Part I describes general concepts of international management accounting in global companies, while Part II analyzes the experiences of three leading electronics companies ? Matsushita, Sharp and Sanyo ? in international management accounting. Written in a scholarly yet accessible manner, this book will benefit both academics and industry professionals practising in the field.

Ethics and Governance in Project Management
Ethics and Governance in Project Management

Author: Eduardo Victor Lopez

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-09-15

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1315351935

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This book shows executive, project, program, and portfolio managers how ethical behavior can ensure that an organization has proper governance. Improper governance and unethical behavior have led to such well-known financial disasters as Enron and Madoff Investments. The book arms managers with two important tools: Small Sins Allowed (SSA) and Line of Impunity (LoI), which together can be the foundation for renewed and vigorous corporate governance. SSA is a powerful tool that helps managers establish a level above which adherence to ethical standards is expected. LoI aids managers in identifying ethical fault lines that may exist in a company and helps to keep unethical behavior in check.

M & A for Value Creation in Japan
M & A for Value Creation in Japan

Author: Yasuyoshi Kurokawa

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9814287466

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Investigates the impact of a takeover on a management's incentives to increase reported earnings. This book analyzes the type of effects reorganizations have on the laws and regulations, while weighing the company law, accounting standards for financial instruments, tax law, other accounting principles and international standards.