Ethical aspects of “Japanese leadership style”
Journal of Business Ethics · 1994 · Volume 13 · Issue 2
Abstract
This article describes three characteristics of the Japanese Leadership Style (JLS): self-realization, appreciation of diverse abilities, and trust in others, which have both positive and negative ethical implications. In addition to illustrating how JLS allows Japanese corporations to avoid some of the ethical problems plaguing U.S. corporations, the authors will explain how these characteristics engender the loyalty and initiative of Japanese employees which promote incremental innovation and competitive advantages. Implicit in this discussion is the premise that both the American and Japanese business communities, by analyzing their own ethical issues and leadership styles, can learn from each other.
Keywords
Economic Growth, Competitive Advantage, Ethical Issue, Plague, Ethical Problem
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