The Enigma of Japanese Power: People and Politics in a Stateless NationA full-scale examination of the inner workings of Japan's political and industrial system. |
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Page 317
... conflicts that totally paralyse official decision - making . Conflict among ministries is criticised by Japanese commentators as ' sectionalism ' . It is taken almost for granted that the interests of the ministry come before those of ...
... conflicts that totally paralyse official decision - making . Conflict among ministries is criticised by Japanese commentators as ' sectionalism ' . It is taken almost for granted that the interests of the ministry come before those of ...
Page 318
... conflict between ministries . 10 Hence the importance of éminences grises , shadowy power- brokers . Once an inter - ministry conflict is ' settled ' through the offices of an outside agent , such as the LDP , this does not mean that ...
... conflict between ministries . 10 Hence the importance of éminences grises , shadowy power- brokers . Once an inter - ministry conflict is ' settled ' through the offices of an outside agent , such as the LDP , this does not mean that ...
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... conflict . The conciliation procedures offered in lieu of litigation allow all concerned to save face , and the same is true of the mediation that , in less formal contexts , smooths out a multitude of snags in relationships . Thanks to ...
... conflict . The conciliation procedures offered in lieu of litigation allow all concerned to save face , and the same is true of the mediation that , in less formal contexts , smooths out a multitude of snags in relationships . Thanks to ...
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