Changes in Japanese Employment Practices: Beyond the Japanese Model

by Arjan Keizer

Japan's employment practices were long considered a cornerstone to its economic success. However, the reversal in economic performance during the 1990s altered the positive perception and inspired major adaptations like the rise in performance-related pay ('seikashugi') and non-regular employment. This book presents case-studies of the adaptations in personnel management by major Japanese firms. It highlights the diversity, the stability and the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415673321
• ISBN13: 9780415673327
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"