In this book, the functions and dynamics of enterprises are explained with the use of anthropological methods. The chapters are based on anthropological research that has continued mainly as an inter-university research project, which is named Keiei Jinruigaku, of the National Museum of...

Chapter 1. What is Cultural Translation of Management Philosophy? -- Chapter 2. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.'s overseas expansion and the transmission of its management philosophy: The power to realize the "dream" -- Chapter 3. The Creation of a Corporate Philosophy in a Japanese E-Commerce Company: A...

1. Introduction: historical background and focus of this book -- 2. Introduction, installation, and dissemination of the Scientific Management in Japan. 3 -- The acceptance of Human Relations Theory in Japan -- 4. Examining the impact of Chester Barnard’s organization theory in Japan -- 5....