1. Organisational structure and national culture
... paternalism. With every nation applying universally sound business and management concepts that have been established throughout the years, what sets Japanese and American organisations ahead of the rest of the world? Franklin Jr. (1981, pp 36 - 39) established then, that "it can be safe to say that successful, highly productive organisations are a cultural phenomenon: they give form and expression ... , are a relatively recent culture. "They emphasise individuality, personal freedom, and competitiveness as a means to get ahead" (Franklin Jr. 1981, pp 36 - 39). Unlike the Japanese, Ameri...
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