... to subordinates. Nowadays, in Japan, authoritarianism and paternalism is still the dominant essence of managing workers. On opposite to collectivism, individualism represents the main characteristic of Anglo-Saxon culture. Therefore, it is necessary to explore the similarities and differences between these two types of cultures under the context of human resource management. In this report, Super British Computer (SBC) is selected as a research company for Japanese HRM practice. The company is one of British largest computer manufacturers, has been expending rapidly since its establishment in 1985. Nevertheless, rapid high-tech innovations intensify fierce competition in global computer market. SBC is facing challenges to improve efficiency and performance 2. Sources of Information Information are obtained through the following sources: ¡P Books (Japanese and British management practices, culture) ¡P Journals ¡P Online Sources Journals (www.onlinejournal.com) (www.michionline.org) (www.tandf.co.uk/journals) Documents (www.stat.go.jp/english/data/figures) (www.nli-research.co.jp/eng/resea/econo/eco9802b.html) The books and journals were mainly acquired from the Pilkington Library, Loughborough University. 3. Relevant Literature Bamber, G. J., and Lansbury, R. D.(1993), International ...

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