{"product_id":"working-for-the-kaisha-peter-firkola-9783639105612","title":"Working for the Kaisha","description":"Using a qualitative research approach, Working for the Kaisha examines Japanese companies that are actively restructuring their human resource practices and the extent these companies are matching their organizational needs with the particular individual needs of their employees. It documents shifts taking place in Japan in the late 20th century highlighted by the changes in personnel management practices. Furthermore, this book focuses on the impact these changes are having on employers and employees, specifically the shifting of responsibility for an employee's career from the employer to the employee. In addition, career development practices in Canadian companies are compared as a means of forecasting future career development trends in Japan. These emerging trends will have a major influence on the work world of the early 21st century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Firkola\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 3639105613\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783639105612\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e VDM Verlag\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/30\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d","brand":"Peter Firkola","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440351883519,"sku":"9783639105612","price":52.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7359cfb4-197a-49be-8ada-a0cd5592944f.jpg?v=1777181876","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/working-for-the-kaisha-peter-firkola-9783639105612","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}