INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY IMPLICATIONS OF JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURE

Abstract

This article explores a complex aspect of Japanese industrial organization—the Japanese Corporate Grouping (JCG) commonly known as keiretsu or kigyo shudan. They are a blend of political‐financial, strategically‐coordinated, bank‐related, industrially‐linked, intermarket relationships which provide member companies with the support to vigorously pursue international market opportunities. The article draws on these relational dimensions to develop a framework for exploring the critical implications of the JCG for organization theory and international business strategy. To remain competitive, international managers must meet many strategic challenges posed by Group‐Form organizations.

Citation

Ross, D.N. (1993), "INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY IMPLICATIONS OF JAPANESE INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURE", The International Journal of Organizational Analysis, Vol. 1 No. 3, pp. 307-319. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb028794