| Author: | Herbert, E. |
| Title: | How Japanese companies set R and D directions |
| Journal: | Research Management
1990 : SEP-OCT, VOL. 33:5, p. 28-37 |
| Index terms: | R&D JAPAN TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY PRODUCTS MARKET SHARE R&D MANAGEMENT |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | In Japan, a government-led grand strategy generates and protects infant industries and their technologies until they develop competitive strength. The government fosters all-out development of national technologies and keiretsu-conglomerate structures able to endure prolonged losses while bringing R and D to fruition and building market share for resultant products. The R and D tactics pursued by Japanese companies to build and maintain firm technological foundations are described. There is a clear effort toward rapid response to market needs and constant improvement in the technology leading to outstanding production. |
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