Management Development at the Japan‐American Institute of Management Science

Abstract

One of the major reasons the Japanese have been so successful in business is their ability to take a concept or idea from another culture and improve on it in a uniquely Japanese fashion. The management development programmes at the Japan‐American Institute of Management Science (JAIMS) reflect this. A pragmatic approach is adopted with a strong emphasis on computer applications, business simulations, experiential learning and on‐the‐job training. Business simulation is used as a tool to integrate two training programmes, the American Management Programme (AMP) and the Japanese Management Programme (JMP). The simulation demonstrates cultural differences, provides a basis for computer applications, allows participants to interact in an international environment and to deal with real‐world business situations and problems in that environment.

Citation

Edge, A.G. and French, M. (1986), "Management Development at the Japan‐American Institute of Management Science", Journal of Management Development, Vol. 5 No. 4, pp. 51-54. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb051623