NBR just released a new Q&A with Ulrike Schaede (University of California, San Diego) that looks at how Japanese business strategies have evolved over the past decade and what impact these changes have on Japan's economy. A link to the full interview and a summary are
below:

"Japan's Evolving Business Strategies"

Q&A with Ulrike Schaede, University of California, San Diego

Link: http://m.nbr.org/Kgb1p5

SUMMARY

After decades of economic stagnation, many Japanese corporations are facing challenging adaptation processes and are redefining their goals and core business strategies. Companies that were once famous for being successful models of the Japanese business world are finding themselves between two different paradigms. One is "Old Japan," which is predicated on stability, even in the face of low performance, and the other is "New Japan," which pursues competitiveness based on flexibility and fast maneuvering.
To better understand this new corporate climate and its impact on Japan's economy, NBR spoke with Ulrike Schaede, Professor of Japanese Business at the University of California, San Diego. In this interview, Professor Schaede examines Japanese business strategies and global competitiveness.
Read the full interview to learn more about the following topics:

- How have Japan's major corporations changed their business strategies over the past decade?

- What are some of the leading causes for the decline of Japanese electronics and automobile exports?

- What are the root causes behind Sony's recent struggles?

Link: http://m.nbr.org/Kgb1p5

Tracy Timmons-Gray
The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) Seattle, WA

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