Japan Inc: Lessons for North America?(1981)
Japan Inc: Lessons for North America? Synopsis
Discipline and productivity are more regimented in Japan than in many other parts of the world. For the Japanese, survival means doing things together rather than asserting North-American-style individualism. Japan's industry has automated and computerized at an unparalleled rate. Open-concept offices and collaborative work styles offer a model of the changing style of modern work that could inspire the West to modify their processes as well.
Japan Inc: Lessons for North America? (1981) is a documentary film directed by Kalle Lasn, released on December 5, 1981 with a runtime of 28m. It stars Stan Peters, Hideo Iso and Robert J. Ballon. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Kalle Lasn
- Writers:
- Joe Wiesenfeld
- Producers:
- Kalle Lasn
- Cinematographer:
- Bill Schmalz
- Production:
- ONF | NFB, KCTS Television, Psychomedia
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Kalle Lasn, written by Joe Wiesenfeld, produced by Kalle Lasn.
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The main cast of Japan Inc: Lessons for North America? (1981) includes Stan Peters, Hideo Iso and Robert J. Ballon. The film was directed by Kalle Lasn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Japan Inc: Lessons for North America? was released on December 5, 1981 and runs for 28m.
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Japan Inc: Lessons for North America? (1981) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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