Made in Japan: Akio Morita and Sony
Author: Akio Morita
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ISBN: 0451151712
Publisher: New American Library (May, 1997)
Sales Rank: 108,097
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 5 out of 5
A Great Read
Of my 3 favorite books, this is one of them. Made in Japan is part autobiography, history, economics, Japanese culture and business all rolled in to one. The writing style is one of the most comprehensible I've ever read. Very interesting, insightful, and informative. Akio Morita is a very cool guy, and he's lead an interesting life. If you like business, economics, or Japanese culture, this book is definitely worth the read.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Just a question of objectivity, passion and human respect
An objective approach toward creating a winning company. A company, through a visionary leader, that focuses on its main resource: Its people. Akio Morita shows us that before being a good speaker, a leader must be a listener. A clear and easy book to read which brings us an other vision of doing business: Consensus, respect and risk taking.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Inspiring and true!
The story of Sony is one of those economic miracle tales that show how hard work, determination, and patience win out in the end.
In an era of "cut-your losses" business practices where no one is willing to ride it out, it is inspiring to read the story of someone who struggles hard to overcome difficulties and drives for success in the future.
Akio Morita, writing quite eloquently in the first person, tells the story of being a rebel in the Japanese sense, going against the grain. His approach, outlined chronologically in the book, reads like many inspiring tales of early business successes in America. At the time, his approach was radical in Japan. Now it would be considered radical, even stupid, by most VCs. But it has all worked out, hasn't it!
If nothing else, this book teaches us patience and perserverence in growing a business. Similar Products
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