architecture to accomoted customer needs that required flexibility in terms of upgrades. In adopting the system 360 program‚ IBM was able to firmly position its as the dominant force in the computer market. Japanese 7-11 vs US 7-11. Japanese 7-11 were distinctly differect from their US conter parts for many reasons. The Japanes 7-11‚ instead of building brand new stores‚ adopting a strategy of converting small moms and pops stores which helped the stores a distinctly friendly environment. This strategy
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Understanding Japan: A Business Perspective Project Report TABLE OF CONTENTS Serial No. Particulars Page No. 1. Introduction 3 2. Economy 3 3. Culture 6 4. Legal 11 5. Political 17 6. Currency 21 7. Trade 26 8. Challenges & Opportunities 9. Conclusion INTRODUCTION The purpose of this project is to understand the Japanese Economy with a view to realizing benefits of International Business between Pakistan and Japan. For
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Present day Japan and the United States share political economic and social similarities and differences such as both countries have a democratic government based around a constitution; however japan has incorporated a more traditional aspect of their culture by retaining the position of the emperor. Economically both are very similar in that they both run on the concept of free market and are both in the top five largest economies in the world. Differences would include the fact that Japan’s economy
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During World War II Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and ruined many of our fleets and military. The decision on what to do to deal with Japan was a tough one. America made the right decision on dropping the atomic bomb on Japan. The atomic bomb was necessary in order to assure the war would end as soon as possible. On August 6th the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima‚ on august 9th a second one was dropped on Nagasaki‚ and on August 10th Japan declared its intention to surrender. This is clear
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In 1940‚ Japan joined the Axis powers Germany and Italy. This increased conflict with the United States & Great Britain‚ which resulted with a supply cut of oil. Shortage of oil caused Japan to invade other countries‚ such as Indonesia for resources. Japan invaded and captured many countries but the Allied forces slowly pushed Japan back. Not long after‚ US forces air raided Japan‚ which then dropped the two atomic bombs. After the atomic bombings at Hiroshima and Nagasaki‚ Japan surrendered
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Japan PEST Analysis “Despite the damage done to Japan’s infrastructure by a powerful earthquake and tsunami in March 2011‚ the Economist Intelligence Unit expects the quality of the country’s overall business environment to continue improving. Enhancements to the macroeconomic environment‚ market opportunities‚ and policy towards private enterprise and competition will support the improvement in the overall business environment. However‚ the business environment will be adversely affected by
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history: author studied economic phenomena in the past and analyzed two types of prevailing economic system: US pure capitalism and collective capitalism of Japan. By doing this student covered several important aspects of business activity. First of all he emphasized uniqueness of the Japan’s national system that has historically been true. That idea is supported by the fact that Japan economy did not fully adopt free market principles including independently acting rms‚ nancial market based
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Class Discussion Compare the business culture of the UK with that of Japan. How would business negotiations between delegations from the two countries be affected‚ and how would you advise a UK team to prepare for the negotiations? “Nihonjinron”‚ literally “the Theory of the Japanese”‚ has been of fascination for both Japanese and foreigners alike‚ and the industrialised world seems acutely aware that the Japanese are very different to Westerners‚ in ideology‚ religion‚ and business strategies
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Background Japan has the third largest economy in the world. As it is surrounded by sea‚ the country’s port plays an important role in maritime transportation for both exports and imports. In March 2011‚ the world was affected when Japan was struck with natural disasters (Earthquake and Tsunami). This sudden disaster sent everyone around the world into frenzy. It affected Japan’s ports‚ shipping and logistics. As a result of the natural disasters‚ ports in the northern area of Japan had to stop
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liberalization‚ and the deregulation of the financial system‚ and numerous strategies adopted by the Government and Economy‚ resulting in the creation of a ’new’ Japan. ECONOMIC GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT The Japanese economy‚ the 2nd largest in the world‚ accounts for 7.1% Global World GDP‚ at US$4.6 triliion and a per capita income of approximately US$33‚550 (World Bank 2006). As a result of globalisation‚ literacy levels are at 99% and the general living standards of the Japanese are very high‚ with an
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