Japanese-German Business Relations: Co-operation and Rivalry in the Interwar PeriodThis volume approaches the history of Japanese-German relations from a business history perspective. Starting with an overview of Japanese-German relations which focuses on the environment, strategies and forms of inter-firm relations, Akira Kudo then uses case studies to provide a broader picture, before finally considering strategy, organisational strategy and technology and management transfer in the light of problems identified earlier. |
Contents
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Part I Overview | 9 |
Part II Export strategy | 33 |
Part III Licensing strategy | 87 |
Part IV Direct investment strategy | 163 |
Notes | 223 |
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