Video “Brakeless” that aired on PBS’ Independent Lens series offers a stirring view into many management issues as played out at the West Japan Railway (WJR).
I think the video “Brakeless” that aired on PBS’ Independent Lens series offers a stirring view into many management issues as played out at the West Japan Railway (WJR).I invite you to an additional learning opportunity by viewing the whole 55 minutes ( ), reflecting on some of the management principles illustrated, and write an analysis of it. Among the possible aspects you could consider: ( please consider as much as you could from the list) National Culture Caution/Risk (Uncertainty Avoidance)Individual/Group (Individualism/Collectivism)Hierarchy/Equality (Power Distance)Masculine/FeminineOther aspects distinctive to Japan, including its history, customs, etc. Corporate Culture Styles of cultureValuesMotivationRewards and punishmentsLeadership stylesIndustry factorsAttitudes and diversityCommunicationEtc.






