The transformation of management, business culture, and work style in Japanese companies

Abstract

Achieving sustainable economic development and productivity growth in Japanese companies are possible through digital transformation (DX). The implementation of digital transformation has become even more important as the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a major downturn in economic activity in the country. The transition to digital technology is revealing the traditional features of Japanese company work style, business culture, and management that are being altered by the digital transformation process. This digital transition can be a catalyst for Japanese companies to change or even abandon the work style, business culture, and management that today not only prevent companies from being competitive, but also can lead to extinction. The changes taking place so far meet resistance, but, perhaps, will soon be accepted and adapted by Japanese business.

Keywords

• japan
• japanese management
• digital transformation
• japanese business culture
• work style