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Title: Innovation in Business Organizations: Adoption of Japanese Management Principles and Communications Technologies.
Language: English
Authors: Edwards, Renee
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 33
Publication Date: 1985
Document Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Administration, Business Communication, Communication Research, Computers, Employer Employee Relationship, Foreign Countries, Occupational Surveys, Organizational Communication, Organizational Theories, Technological Advancement, Telecommunications
Geographic Terms: Japan, North Carolina
Abstract: A survey was completed by 248 North Carolinian companies in a study conducted to determine the extent to which businesses have responded to recent theories on Japanese management principles and communication technologies. The five areas of the survey focused on (1) characteristics of the respondent and organization, (2) communication and decision making within the organization, (3) organizational change, (4) new communication technologies, and (5) familiarity with and adoption of Japanese management principles. The companies that were investigated demonstrated many characteristics typical of more authoritarian, small, nonunion organizations. Communication was typically downward, and most decisions were made by top level management. Most companies reported being affected by new technologies or advances in their industries, and most indicated high satisfaction with them. Only 60% had computers, 17% used electronic mail, 16% used Telex, and 4% participated in video teleconferences. One-third of those interviewed were not familiar with Japanese management practices, and only 17% were very familiar. Seventy percent of the companies made no attempt to adopt such principles. While 67% of those who had adopted some Japanese principles felt they were successful, 31% were neutral. (HTH)
Entry Date: 1985
Accession Number: ED259411
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