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. From the Trade Paperback edition. |
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Page 32
... give them no time to absorb sufficient detail to outsmart their senior bureaucrats . A strong politician can make his mark on a policy area through a certain amount of leverage in senior personnel appointments , and by climbing the ...
... give them no time to absorb sufficient detail to outsmart their senior bureaucrats . A strong politician can make his mark on a policy area through a certain amount of leverage in senior personnel appointments , and by climbing the ...
Page 33
... give them even greater control over the realms of social activity for which they are formally responsible . This informal power , because it is not exposed to debate about its merits , is very open - ended . It might help solve the ...
... give them even greater control over the realms of social activity for which they are formally responsible . This informal power , because it is not exposed to debate about its merits , is very open - ended . It might help solve the ...
Page 162
... give up their egos to a large organisa- tion , the organisation would not have to work so hard to instill loyalty and identification.'2 The salaryman is expected actively to demonstrate loyalty to his firm . There are various ways of ...
... give up their egos to a large organisa- tion , the organisation would not have to work so hard to instill loyalty and identification.'2 The salaryman is expected actively to demonstrate loyalty to his firm . There are various ways of ...
Contents
The Elusive State | 25 |
An Inescapable Embrace | 50 |
Servants of the System | 82 |
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