The Sun also Rises over Toledo is a first guidebook featuring practical communication strategies, inspiring case studies, and facts gathered from years of research on Japanese companies in the U.S. The Sun also Rises over Toledo offers: * A practical guide to successfully working with Japanese companies in the U.S. * An explanation of the fundamental thought processes of Japanese management. * Help for American executives and managers trying to understand the ABCs of prevailing Japanese management philosophy & techniques. * An analysis of the American employees' lack of motivation. * Steps to take to develop strong and cooperative working relationships with between American and Japanese coworkers. This book can assist American executives and managers to overcome or avoid frustrations by providing invaluable insights into Japanese business practices and a thorough understanding of the Japanese company's work environment.
Sada Honda is a principal of HHi(Honda Hershey Institute Inc.) in Pittsburgh, a consulting firm specializing in Japanese investments in the U.S., providing 1)Seminar training & workshops, 2)Management consulting, 3)Executive Search, 4)Labor relations, and 5)Short-term staffing.
Mr. Honda has first-hand knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of Japanese investments in the U.S. He came to the U.S. in 1965 as a student and worked for an American company for 15 years. After that, he started & developed a subsidiary of Maeda Corp. in 1984, and founded a marketing and management consulting company called IMS Inc., which he is currently operating.
Mr. Honda served as Executive Professor and advisor to professors at the MBA of Duquesne University. He gives lectures, speeches, and presentations on Japanese management marketing and other current topics.
Mr. Honda holds a MS in Engineering from the UCLA. He also holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. He has ever published books entitled, "The Name of the Game in American Business", "Union Terminology", and so on.