The global implementation of the 'winner's competitive cycle'

Slater, Stephanie ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9817-3687, Paliwoda, Stanley and Slater, Jim 2009. The global implementation of the 'winner's competitive cycle'. Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration 1 (2) , pp. 144-154. 10.1108/17574320910989096

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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to revisit the winning cycle's model proposed by Abegglen and Stalk to investigate the competitive strategies being deployed by Japanese firms. Design/methodology/approach – This paper discusses the literature on the international strategies of Japanese corporations and explains why simplification of work; elimination of waste; discipline; and continuous improvement and radical innovation strategies are presently contributing to a re-enactment of the “winner's competitive cycle”. Findings – As international competition intensifies, the winner's competitive cycle has been re-engineered as Japanese corporations change course in search of alternative routes for sustaining and maintaining a source of competitive advantage. Originality/value – This paper explains why increased competition and global success has required Japanese firms to reposition their competitive strategy.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Business (Including Economics)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD28 Management. Industrial Management H Social Sciences > HF Commerce
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Competitive strategy ; Continuous improvement ; Culture ; Japan
Publisher:	Emerald
ISSN:	1757-4323
Last Modified:	19 Oct 2022 09:40
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/21815

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