Hasagawa analyzes the special features of Japanese managerial methods - equality between blue-collar and white-collar workers, the impact of unions, and the life-time employment system. He shows the part played by consensus and harmony in Japanese business relations. He stresses the vital contributions of middle managers and the unique role of de facto leaders. He throws light on Japanese methods of fixing prices, their almost obssessive dedication to quality, and the fastidious, demanding nature of Japanese consumers.

hasegawa describes Japanese attitudes toward research and development and shows how they have achieved their resounding successes in innovative technology. he clarifies the intricate workings of the huge Japanese trading companies and describes how Japan managers to finance its expanding industry.

Throughout, hasegawa suggests how top executives in other countries can adapt Japanese methods to their own use. It is unlikely that executives outside Japan will be able to adopt the Japanese system in its entirety. But executives everywhere whill find Japanese-Style Management a constrant source of tested ideas and techniques that have worked remarkably well in Japan, many of which will work for them as well.