Heritage culture and business, Kyoto style : craftsmanship in the creative economy = KyoÌata bijinesu : dokusoÌ keizoku no keieijutsu /
Japanese title in colophon: KyoÌata bijinesu
Murayama YuÌu00CC}translated by Juliet Winters Carpenter.
- 159 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm
- Japan Library .
- Japan library (Shuppan Bunka SangyoÌinkoÌڡidan) .
Originally published by NHK Publishing, Inc. in 2008, under the title: Kyotogata bijinesu : dokusoÌ keizoku no keieijutsu.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-157).
The culture of craftsmanship at the heart of Kyoto business -- Combining tradition and technology -- Creating new value from cultural capital -- Keeping cultural businesses in business -- Culture meets culture -- Kyoto culture goes global -- The creative economy of Kyoto : implications.
'Kyoto, where world-class high-tech industries exist alongside heritage industries. Achieving highly competitive strength by keeping a step ahead of the global standard while maintaining the spirit of harmony that distinguishes Japanese style management. What is the essence of this style of management? How has Kyoto's living traditional culture as a part of daily life been preserved? A thorough study of various unique approaches, based on interviews with managers and craftspeople, Murayama's work covers everything from distinct management styles aimed at increasing workforce motivation to the development of capabilities that yield products with high cultural value, and innovation for the sake of business continuity. This book is packed with valuable hints for the future management of not only Japanese firms but also businesses worldwide'--
In Japanese.
9784866580586 Hadiah
Corporations--History.--Japan--Kyoto Business enterprises--Japan--Kyoto. Handwerk Kunsthandwerk Unternehmen