Japan experienced a rapid growth in the 1950s and 1960s, following a set of policies that are different from the current policy in vogue. While some observers have suggested that Japanese growth occurred despite the policy, not because of them, some countries have resorted to approach Japan during this period as a way to accelerate their growth. This case provides performance data and describes the important institutions, policies and management tools that have been used in Japan. Rewritten version of the previous two cases. "Hide
by Louis T. Wells, Jr. Source: Harvard Business School 28 pages. Publication Date: October 17, 2001. Prod. #: 702014-PDF-ENG