Value-based Management of the Rising Sun (Monden Institute of Management Japanese Mangement and International Studies)

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Up to now, no single book has explained the new cost management techniques being implemented in one of the most advanced manufacturing industries in the world. Yasuhiro Monden has taught the principles of JIT in the U.S. and now brings us firsthand insights into the future of cost management based on direct surveys, interviews, and in-depth case studies available nowhere else.

Japanese Cost Management (Crisp Management Library Series) (Crisp Management Library Series)

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Japanese Cost Management (Crisp Management Library Series) (Crisp Management Library Series)
Michiharu Sakurai , and D. Paul Scarbrough
Manufacturer: Crisp Learning
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1560524359

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This book talks about five Japanese buisness practices and four engineering tools that make their accounting techniques work.

Japanese Cost Management (Series on Technology Management)

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Japanese Cost Management (Series on Technology Management)

Manufacturer: World Scientific Publishing Company
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1860941850

Co-management in Japanese coastal fisheries: institutional features and transaction costs [An article from: Marine Policy]

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Co-management in Japanese coastal fisheries: institutional features and transaction costs [An article from: Marine Policy]
M. Makino , and H. Matsuda
Manufacturer: Elsevier
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Binding: Digital

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ASIN: B000RR86DO

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This digital document is a journal article from Marine Policy, published by Elsevier in . The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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This paper presents the institutional history and features of Japanese coastal fishery management, including the past decade's major legislative developments. In Japan, local resource users have been the principal decision makers in fishery resource management. Under the current Fishery Law, resource conservation is an integral part of resource use. Coordination of fisheries' issues, such as rights/license distribution and local regulations, is achieved by multilevel coordinating organizations. Government and/or research institutes provide support with planning, scientific advice, etc. A brief analysis of Kanagawa Prefecture suggests that the fisheries transaction costs, especially the monitoring, enforcement and compliance costs, are remarkably low.

A cost frontier approach for estimating the determinants of cost inefficiency in Japanese fire protection management [An article from: Journal of Asian Economics]

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A cost frontier approach for estimating the determinants of cost inefficiency in Japanese fire protection management [An article from: Journal of Asian Economics]
M. Sakata
Manufacturer: Elsevier
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Binding: Digital

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ASIN: B000RQZAFM

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This digital document is a journal article from Journal of Asian Economics, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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This paper evaluates the cost performance of the fire protection service in terms of cost efficiency using a sample of 277 local governments in Japan in fiscal year 1998. The stochastic cost frontier methodology is used to incorporate the determinants of cost inefficiency explicitly. The empirical results indicate that: (a) the level of old people in a local government area is an important factor determining cost inefficiency; and (b) the significant relationship between the fiscal size of fire station and inefficiency is not supported statistically on Japanese fire protection services.

Capital financing strategies of Japanese semiconductor manufacturers and the cost of capital in Japan (Discussion paper / Strategic Management Research Center, University of Minnesota)

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Capital financing strategies of Japanese semiconductor manufacturers and the cost of capital in Japan (Discussion paper / Strategic Management Research Center, University of Minnesota)
Michael A Rappa
Manufacturer: Strategic Management Research Center
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B00070SRL2

Cost Management in the New Manufacturing Age: Innovations in the Japanese Automobile Industry

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Cost Management in the New Manufacturing Age: Innovations in the Japanese Automobile Industry
Yasuhiro (editor); Sakurai, Michiharu (editor) Monden
Manufacturer: Productivity Pr
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MZA6KC

Management Practices and Cost Management Problems in Japanese Affiliated Co. in the UK

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Management Practices and Cost Management Problems in Japanese Affiliated Co. in the UK
Michael Bromwich , and S.Ichi Inoue
Manufacturer: Cima Publishing
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ASIN: 1874784205

Productivity, efficiency, wage cost and price competitiveness of Japanese exports in the 1950's (Management and labour studies. English series)

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Productivity, efficiency, wage cost and price competitiveness of Japanese exports in the 1950's (Management and labour studies. English series)
Yoko Kawashima
Manufacturer: Institute of Management and Labour Studies, Keio University
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: B0006C5LQ0

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Taking its name from the infamous basement party room of a major brokerage branch near New York City, Tales from the Boom-Boom Room combines three spellbinding stories -- extreme, widespread sexual harassment and sex discrimination; legal maneuvering by Wall Street firms to deter or quietly settle sensational complaints; and multimillion-dollar class action lawsuits begun by a handful of female whistle-blowers against the two biggest brokerages in the nation.

The author, whose disclosures in the press became a rallying cry against sexual hazing at branch offices across America, takes the reader directly into a red-hot tangle of shocking allegations -- unprintable here -- and strenuous, across-the-board denials by firms and men accused. This drama's repercussions continue today, as new accusations are brought and longstanding complaints move toward the first-ever public hearings that the Boom-Boom Room case brought about.

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A Black Eye for Wall Street.......2004-11-10

I found it difficult to put this book down, and I would have given it 5 stars if the ending wasn't so weak. The end left me hanging and was a little confusing with all of the names and trials.

That said, I heard of some of the cast of characters in this book. I even worked for the same firm as one of them, and he was an arrogant guy who thinks his you know what doesn't stink.

Some of the stories in here were bizzare and almost all were well documented. Men and women should read this book to learn about Wall Street's dirty little secret. However, I am not convinced that this is a problem unique to Wall Street. I am positive that discrimination is in all industries, and it is not limited to sexual harrassment.

Packed With Knowledge!.......2004-06-16

Susan Antilla presents a powerful and startling indictment of the sexist behavior of stock brokers working for Wall Street and its offshoots, specifically Smith Barney's Shearson/American Express office in Garden City, Long Island. Women struggled to be hired, and then found that the men in charge of their careers practiced all sorts of sexual harassment and intimidation, from jokes to displays of sexual prowess, physical contact and threats of rape. As she describes, the bosses sought to bar women or trap them in low positions. While painting the broader picture, Antilla focuses on whistle blower, Pam Martens, who revealed the situation when she sued for damages. This skillfully written book reads like a fascinating novel, so graphic and dramatic that it is more like a screenplay than a report. We believe it will draw intense interest from everyone affected by this issue: female executives who face glass ceilings and harassment, male executives who must determine their own philosophies toward their female colleagues and human resource professionals who are charged with watching out for them both.

Kind of Relieving but sad.......2004-01-17

I read this book as I'm very familiar with the Brokerage Industry. I must say, while some of this is appalling, and people should never be treated poorly, it's relieving to know that there is a place where men are (were) still men. Men call each other disparaging remarks, call each other names, basically joke around and take it one step further. Unfortunately, women always want in, and it ends up ruining it for everyone. Any fun or solace we had is gone. It's a shame too, because those same women could have fun too and be "One of the guys" though fear of their lawsuits has now caused even the last bastion of men to fall. Why couldn't you just stick with Dr. Phil and leave us alone. Where can we hide from women and still be ourselves? Is there no place to go?? Even better, why can't those women just join us, rather than fight us! It would seem the last place men can work and have fun, and at the same time have women having fun with them is the Man Show, or the Howard Stern show. I'm sorry that sounds so sad, but it's our truth. Time's have changed, and while our son's will never know it, it's our own fault for caving to their whims, little by little by little. It's a women's world!

Very accurate.......2003-11-09

I was a successful broker for many years in one of Smith Barney's largest offices in the nation, and I can personally attest that the events depicted in this book, while shocking, are not exaggerations.

I would have appreciated if Antilla had consulted with some Constitutional law experts. She should have noted that the U.S. Supreme Court upheld mandatory arbitration shortly after Judge Motley upheld it in this particular lawsuit.

Antilla captures the culture of Shearson Lehman Bros. and Smith Barney with uncanny accuracy. Any investor -- male or female -- should read this book to understand some of the ways that the Wall Street good old boys network circles the wagons to protect their own.

A Case with a Twist.......2003-03-17

I'm a principal at an investment-banking firm although not a stockbroker so reading this book was a good exercise in reviewing the risks at our firm. The coverage in this book is exceptional. As discussed, investment-banking firms are ripe with potential for sexual discrimination. Partly because so many areas work on trading floors which breed a fraternity type atmosphere, partly because stock brokers tend to be fraternity/salesmen type guys, and partly because this environment has assistants, many who are women, working in close contact with these who sometimes consider themselves "masters of the universe." Confidence/cockiness is never in short supply at an investment banking firm's trading floor.

The first part of the book lays out the environment where sexual discrimination was prevalent. It's so clearly offensive that it's amazing there wasn't a larger settlement in this case. But this is where the book greatly details the unique twist in the case. The protagonist goes through two lawyers and watches as her lawyer and the opposing lawyer seem to become more in agreement than her and her lawyer. Eventually she's dropped from the settlement even though her name still appears on the class action suit. So while I thought I was a reading a sexual discrimination, the book turned into attorney/client relationships and attorney greed in class action cases.

Do I think the attorneys became more concerned about their large fee than their client? Yes. Do I think the original client could be difficult to deal with? Yes. But the outcome is tragic and no one got what he or she deserved. Justice was not monetarily served for the defendants in my opinion. I strongly recommend this book if you have interest in investment banking, law or women's issues.

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Tales from the Boom-Boom Room: Women vs. Wall Street
Susan Antilla
Manufacturer: Bloomberg Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MC1NNE

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In this workbook, you'll find examples, exercises, and in-depth explanations of astronomical topics found in TheSky™ Student Edition planetarium software. Topics include the different types of sky coordinates, motions of the earth and planetary objects, naming conventions and locations of astronomical bodies, lunar phases, solar and lunar eclipses, and sidereal time. The workbook also contains detailed instructions for using the software.

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The best way to get sky simulation software.......2002-10-23

There are a number of sky simulation softwares--The Sky, Starry Night Pro and a host of others. Each of the programs runs from about [money amount] This is a student version of The Sky with all the features functioning for only [money]. I use it for high school classes, college classes and for myself. In addition, it comes with a workbook / instruction guide that will help you understand how to use all the features of the program. If you eventually find that you need the computer control for your telescope or you need the detailed databases down to 30th magnitude, you can then upgrade to the spendy versions.

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Outstanding Primer Book.......2000-10-03

This book is a simple (yet not simplistic), well-rounded and very well illustrated primer to Cosmorgaphy / Cosmology. It is definitely recommended to anyone who wants to acquire a basic understanding of the subject.

The best parts of the book in my opinion are a few schematics explaining the different types of galaxies, the processes of star creation and death, the creation of the various chemical elements, etc. and the associated text. Overall this is a well balanced book with a "Documents" section appropriately short and author's opinions kept to a minimum.

The only negative aspect of the book is dwelling more than it was warranted on the spherical aberration of the Hubble space telescope and its consequences. The author was aware of the planned effort to correct the problem and should probably have spent less time mentioning it in anticipation of the pending corrective action.

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TALK ABOUT GOOD!
It's 1952 in South Louisiana. You Know. Carefree. Simple. Nothing ever happens. But something is happening. Somewhere in the vast tracts of swampy real estate, an Air Force transport is missing. Also missing is a container of highly radioactive isotope. And thereby hangs our tale.

“This place does not exit. These people do not exist. The events described herein definitely do not exist. In fact, I do not exist, therefore I could not have read this book, so the gut-wrenching laughter you might have heard from behind my firmly locked doors is a figment of your imagination.”
—Roger E. Stouff, Journalist in a Louisiana town that doesn't exist

“Clark's masterwork is a uniquely hilarious trip inside an era most of us know only from the movies. The nerve-y sky-watching days before AIDS, JFK and The Beatles. I laughed early and I laughed often!”
—Larry Estes, movie producer (Smoke Signals, Book of Stars, etc.)

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This Book is so funny

Humorous Tales of Woe
Patrick Patrick
Manufacturer: 1st Books Library
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1414016662

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This Book is so funny.......2007-08-24

This book is so funny, I had tears rolling down my face. All I can say is I'm sure glad I'm not Patrick Patrick. This is a delightful book.

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More Humorous Tales of Woe
Patrick Patrick
Manufacturer: AuthorHouse
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1420836498

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More Humorous Tales of Woe is a compilation of true short stories, which are light-hearted woeful experiences in the life of a poor fellow named Patrick. From his thrilling adventures to his unusual errors in judgment, you'll soon realize Patrick has but one problem...he can't win for losing. With a firm belief he can overcome life's little obstacles through outlandish and absurd reasoning, Patrick pursues his quest to succeed in making it from one day to the next without suffering humiliation or injury. Unfortunately, he usually encounters both but maintains a lust for life and an ability to laugh at himself...or, as he puts it, "I laugh with myself to cheer up my ego." Anyone who likes to have a good laugh, especially at someone else's expense, will enjoy and possibly relate to these humorous tales of woe. If nothing else, these stories offer the reader an opportunity to thank God for the blessing of not being in Patrick's shoes, which he claims are soul-ful, but have been a pain in the butt to journey through life in.

Spinal Discord: One Man's Wrenching Tale of Woe in Twenty-Four (Vertebral) Segments

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Attitude Adjustment
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Spinal Discord: One Man's Wrenching Tale of Woe in Twenty-Four (Vertebral) Segments
Tilman Spengler
Manufacturer: Henry Holt & Co
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0805055525

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Attitude Adjustment.......2002-03-20

Tilman Spengler discourse on how his chronic lower back pain, a demon that appears one Monday morning as his "new Lord" to torment him despite his best efforts to gain respite and relief, is not a self-help book, unless you consider laughing at the 24 brilliantly illuminated anecdotes---one for each vertebra---the path to curing back pain. Rather Spengler grasps the tiger by the tail, so to speak, revealing the myriad therapies he sought, often in vain, to quell his sometimes nearly crippling back pain. He interweaves these experiences with biting, funny depictions of how this new Lord rules his life, affecting his work, recreation, family, and love life.

Spengler eschews self-pity for irony and insight, and when he finally hits upon a "therapy" in---of all places, a Texas honky-tonk---that helps his low back pain, his nearly deadpan delivery of the culture clash he experiences will have you howling with laughter.

Tapping into vignettes that offer insights history, art, medicine, philosophy, politics, language, and whatever else he targets in his laser beam of dense, moving prose, Spengler informs and entertains.

I would offer a tip of the hat to his excellent translator, Philip Boehm, who rendered this English version, all the while remaining transparent and detached, as a true translator should.

Well.......2000-07-07

Tlman Spengler has an ironic way of writing, wich is sometimes very funny to read, but he has also a very arrogant way of writting which I didn't like. I think the book is too "arrogant written". So,in fact, I didn't like the book.

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