The Enigma of Japanese Power: People and Politics in a Stateless Nation"The first full-scale examination of the inner workings of Japan's political/industrial system"--Cover subtitle. |
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... amakudari , ' descent from heaven ' . A personal acquaintance with government officials and a close familiarity with bureaucratic priorities are almost indispensable in reaching agree- ment to ' adjust ' policy . Thus the amakudari ...
... amakudari , ' descent from heaven ' . A personal acquaintance with government officials and a close familiarity with bureaucratic priorities are almost indispensable in reaching agree- ment to ' adjust ' policy . Thus the amakudari ...
Page 122
... amakudari positions that the business hierarchy can offer , often ending up with well - paid top managerial posts in government corporations , banks , insurance companies or securities houses , as well as conglomerate firms . The higher ...
... amakudari positions that the business hierarchy can offer , often ending up with well - paid top managerial posts in government corporations , banks , insurance companies or securities houses , as well as conglomerate firms . The higher ...
Page 124
... amakudari programme the ministry has helped establish new institutions such as housing loan companies , and has succeeded in supplying presidents to some of them.49 A beneficial by- product of the competition for amakudari positions is ...
... amakudari programme the ministry has helped establish new institutions such as housing loan companies , and has succeeded in supplying presidents to some of them.49 A beneficial by- product of the competition for amakudari positions is ...
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