Workplace values in the Japanese public sector: a constraining factor in the drive for continuous improvement

Christian Jobmann, Peter McCullen

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Abstract

A comparison is drawn between Japanese private and Japanese public sector workers using a research instrument which captures both personal life values and existing workplace values. The aim of the research is to test whether the values present within public sector organisations can help to explain the reported difficulties in implementing and practicing continuous improvement within the Japanese public sector, despite the assumed national ‘cultural fit’.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 13th international symposium on logistics: integrating the global supply chain
Place of PublicationNottingham, UK
PublisherCentre for Concurrent Enterprise, Nottingham University Business School
Pages689-695
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9780853582199
Publication statusPublished - 6 Jul 2008
EventProceedings of the 13th international symposium on logistics: integrating the global supply chain - Bangkok, Thailand, 6–8 July 2008
Duration: 6 Jul 2008 → …

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 13th international symposium on logistics: integrating the global supply chain
Period6/07/08 → …

Bibliographical note

© 2008 Nottingham University Business School

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