1. In what ways do general US management practices differ from the traditional Japanese management practices that became common in the post-war period? And what are the underlying factors behind these differences? Explain with examples from several Japanese companies.
2.In what ways have the business environment and management methods in Japan changed over the past few decades? Explain what is fundamentally responsible for this. Give specific examples.
3.Why and for what purpose did Ezra Vogel focus on Japan in his book? Alternatively, explain what the points of discussion are.
4.Which Asian country has been the most successful in terms of state management? (Note: not necessarily one country) In what ways are they similar or different from prevailing Western values and attitudes? Explain, with examples, what efficient and effective national management is inconsistent with.
5. what are the underlying factors behind the ‘lost 30 years’ of the Japanese economy? Provide your own opinion based on evidence(s) from a variety of factors in order to be persuasive, and then make a proposal (or several proposals) for the revival of Japan.
