Current changes in labour management and industrial relations in Japan and their impact on its “stakeholder‐oriented” governance model
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to consider how recent changes in Japanese labour management and industrial relations are affecting its traditional “stakeholder‐oriented” governance model, where special recognition was given to company employees.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper critically analyses a range of recently published (2000‐2006) works on Japanese labour management and industrial relations with a view to predicting future trends in Japanese employment practices.
Findings
The paper finds that Japanese firms are breaking with tradition and experimenting with Western style employment practices. Changes in such practices indicate a move away from the traditional model of governance. It may be that a hybrid model of governance is emerging.
Originality/value
This paper fulfils an identified information/resources need and contributes to the study of recent changes and developments in corporate governance in South East Asian countries.
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Citation
Miles, L. (2007), "Current changes in labour management and industrial relations in Japan and their impact on its “stakeholder‐oriented” governance model", Managerial Law, Vol. 49 No. 4, pp. 117-128. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090550710836544
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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