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UNINA9910458253703321 |
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Autore |
Renshaw Jean R. |
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Titolo |
Kimono in the boardroom : the invisible evolution of Japanese women managers / / Jean R. Renshaw |
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Oxford, [England] ; ; New York, New York : , : Oxford University Press, , 1999 |
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©1999 |
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ISBN |
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1-280-47099-2 |
0-19-535354-4 |
1-60256-247-4 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (304 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Women executives - Japan |
Businesswomen - Japan |
Women - Japan - Social conditions |
Electronic books. |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Contents; 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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Sommario/riassunto |
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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. |
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