This paper analyzes the determinants of real wages in Japan by using panel data. One finding is that the dispersion of sales across industries tends to suppress wage increases in Japan. In addition, a comparison of Japan's prewar and postwar economies presents some evidence suggesting that the...

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...

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....