The Japanese Concept of Sustainable Development at a Global Level
Florin Bonciu
Abstract
After the end of the Second World War Japan was not only a defeated country but also a country that experienced the unimaginable shock of the atomic bombs. Despite all that, Japan succeeded to become the second economic power in the world and many people spoke about “The Japanese Miracle”. The miracle was even greater due to the fact that the country does not have many natural resources and therefore the Japanese development relied on Japanese human resources development.
Keywords: sustainable development, Japan, human resources development, Japanese traditions
RECENT DEVELOPMENT OF JAPANESE ECONOMY AND ITS IMPACT ON JAPANESE SOCIETY
Hiromasa Kubo
Abstract
The Japanese economy, which had suffered from a severe recession or almost zeros growth for over a decade, Japanese economy is now on track of its recovery. We will firstly examine factors behind the recovery, and secondly analyse its influences on Japanese society.
Keywords: Japanese economy, Japanese society, recession, economic recovery
Law System in Japan
Andreea Lorena Ponaru
Abstract
This article attempts to present and explain the main features of the japanese law system. Japanese Law system was reformed during the domination of Tokugawa shogun family. In 1870, Foreign Governmental Systems Study Office was founded. By judicial sentences many french laws were introduced in Japanese law system. Roma-Tokyo-Berlin Alliance (1936) introduced a strong German influence in the law system. The Japanese judicial system has known five periods. In the first (1869-1888) were introduced many reforms; in the second period (1889-1899), the constitution after the German model was introduced -which remained until 1946 and Japanese customs were accepted through a Family code; in the third period (1900-1913) Penal code appeared; the next period (1914-1945) was determined by many contitutional and social reforms; in 1947 the modern Constitution started its legal effects.
Keywords: Japan law system, constitutional reform, Japan’s history
CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE JAPANESE TAX SYSTEM
Stela Aurelia Toader
Abstract
In the 21st century the structure of the Japanese socio-economy is changing greatly because of the rapidly aging society and married couples having a smaller number of children, diversified life styles and globalization of the country.
To sufficiently respond to these various structural changes ant to realize sustainable activation of the socio-economy, it is considered necessary to execute toward the construction of a desirable tax system based on medium to long-term viewpoints.This paper present the main points of the tax reforms and the characteristic of the main taxes in Japan.
Keywords: Japan, tax system, structural change, tax reform
EU – ASEAN FTA: REGIONAL COOPERATION FOR GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS
Elena Botezatu
Abstract
The recent interest shown by the European Union towards the countries in South-east Asia, as well as the initiatives for setting up free trade areas in the region, come to confirm the uneasiness that portrays the situation at home, as well as the efforts that it set out to make in order to maintain its competitiveness on a global scale. Particularly, the attention that the EU has given to bi-regional cooperation, initiating talks for a free trade area with ASEAN, rather than with its member countries, strengthens the belief that the EU is currently seeking to consolidate its position in South-east Asia and to counter the increasing influence of China and Japan.
Keywords: regional cooperation, global competitiveness, European Union, trade areas
ETHICS IN JAPANESE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Caraiani Gheorghe, Maduţa Gyongyver
Abstract
At first sight it is easy to understand that “ethics in business” is a field which aims at explaining problems of moral aspect which come up currently in the activity of economic agents from a market economy.
Considering the cultural variety of moral values and principles lengthwise and crosswise the planet and, since the adopted policies led to many unacceptable effects, the idea of drawing up international ethic codes appeared more and more substantial through the explicit agreement of some governmental and non-governmental associations in which the big transnational corporations have the main role.
Keywords: Japan, business environment, business ethics, cultural values
JAPANESE CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR - GENERAL VIEW
Iliuta Costel Negricea
Abstract
Human Society evolution determines adaptation to the modalities through which the organization is able to know the market. The contact between organizations and consumer is made by the marketing activity, imposing a mutual long term relationship for both parties. The Japanese market had realized many changes in the last few years and in the same time the consumer behavior. To understand the Japanese behavior, their motivations needs you have to take into consideration the Japanese tradition, culture, economical, technological and human influences which are characteristics for Japan.
Keywords: Japan, consumer behavior, Japanese tradition, consumer habits
JAPAN AND THE OECD - A LESSON FOR ROMANIA
Iustina Luţan
Abstract
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is a unique forum where the governments of 30 market democracies work together to address the economic, social and governance challenges of globalisation as well as to exploit its opportunities. One of the most important advantages of the OECD over other intergovernmental organizations or academia is the fact that the work, expertise, and know-how is transferred from a wide range of participants, like member countries, senior officials from treasuries, economics, foreign affairs, in close consultation with business, labor and World Bank, IMF, WTO, UNCTAD as well as other non-governmental organizations.
Keywords: Japan, OECD, globalization, liberalization
JAPAN’S ECONOMY FROM BOOM TO BUST
Şerban Georgescu and Bogdan Glăvan
Abstract
Japan’s economic evolution for the last half of the century provides us with an unique occasion to test alternative theories for growth. This short article makes a review of the main economic events and their causes. It maintains that behind Japan’s slump and deflation was the state policy which encouraged a prior unsound expansion.
Keywords: Japan’s economy, boom, deflation, growth theory
Japanese cars’ potential in Romania
Vlad Cârstea
Abstract
The Japanese cars are known for their reliability, small purchase prices, low maintenance costs and high fabrication quality. Will the Romanian market show the same attitude as the rest of the European countries regarding the Japanese cars.
Keywords: Japanese cars, Romanian market, customer satisfaction, automotive industry
How japanese run their businesses
Georgiana Surdu
Abstract
The amazing economic results of Japan in the 20th century have determined an assiduous research of japanese evolution, only to prove that the main cause and factor for those results in japanese management. In this paper we try to reveal the main characteristics of this system and to compare it with other types of management.
Keywords: Japan, business culture, types of management, organizational structure
THE LEGACY OF THE KAMON IN THE JAPANESE MANAGEMENT
Costache Sorina and Opreanu Bogdan
Abstract
Japan in itself but especially after the so-called “Japanese miracle” generated a frenzy of questions that searched for the hidden secret recipe for economic growth. Japan has limited land and natural resources, but something special must have led to their economic ascension.
Long series of works and studies were aimed at deciphering the inner workings of this amazing culture. Since Japanese culture is so unique and hermetic, it must also be the core reason for its economic successes after the Second World War. Indeed, their culture forged their peculiar type of management that seems to be the key to success. But what exactly did trigger their particular type of management that led to such high economic standpoint?
This paper aims to elaborate an explanation of the basis of the Japanese management and underline the reasons for its extraordinary results.
Keywords: Japanese miracle, Japanese culture, Japanese management, economic success
Considerations on Cross Cultural Negotiations
Valeriu Potecea
Abstract
Our world is getting smaller and smaller. Continuous improvements in transportation and communication make it easier for companies to become involved in international commerce. With the increase in cross-cultural interaction comes the need for both large and small companies to become versed in successful negotiations with the variety of cultures with which it may be exposed. This report is aimed at educating and assisting the reader in the process of cross-cultural negotiations.
This report will highlight three areas where companies and/or individuals will need to focus when engaged in cross-cultural negotiations. In the Planning and Preparation stage, the reader is encouraged to “know thyself” when it comes to knowing his or her own goals and preferred style of negotiation. Next, in Examining Cultural Dimensions the reader is invited to “know thy audience.” Here, the reader is exposed to different styles of negotiations, characteristics of major global cultures, and enlightened on etiquette at the negotiation table. Finally, in Negotiation Resources, the report steps back to examine the history of cross-cultural negotiations, discuss the use of simulation exercises and education in negotiations, and offer a list of available resources for the reader.
Keywords: cross cultural negotiations, cultural interaction, international commerce, global cultures
The European Social Model
Raluca Bughea
Abstract
The European Social Model is a fundamental part of what Europe stands for, but a very important issue to know is that this model is not only European, not wholly social and not a model. The European Social Model is not limited to social policy in the narrow sense: welfare, healthcare, pensions, but it includes also employment policy such as labour market rules, equality policies, benefit rules. The European Social Model is only possible because Europeans accept the importance of the state.
Keywords: European social model, social policy, employment policy, institutional paths |
