the invisible evolution of Japanese women managers /
Jean R. Renshaw.
New York :
Oxford University Press,
1999.
1 online resource (xii, 291 pages) :
illustrations
Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-279) and index.
Introduction: The Mystery of the Invisible Women Managers; Part I: Japan's Hidden Assets; Part II: The Drama of Corporate Life: Roles, Actions, and Status; Part III: Pawaa: A Redefinition of Power and Leadership; Epilogue: A Future For Japanese Women Managers? Evolution or Retreat; Glossary; Notes; References; Index.
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Japanese women comprise more than 40per cent of the workforce, but are not thought of as managers. This text challenges that perception. Traditional norms of lifetime employment, the seniority system, and the tightly knit nature of Japanese industry all restrict women's entry into management.