A seminar on ‘Japanese Style of Management’ was held at Defence Authority College of Business on Monday. Professor Toshio Fujita, who was the key note speaker on the occasion, traced the origin of the Japanese management system in light of the historical, geographical and cultural perspective of Japan.

In his talk, he compared the key dimensions of Japanese and Western management systems such as planning, decision making and communication, etc.

Based on the observations of his rich international experience of working and teaching, the professor pointed out some similarities in Japanese and Pakistani culture and management style. He however, urged the students not to prefer one management system over the other. “The best way for you is to find out what your own system is and to constantly endeavour to improve it by using your and others experiences,” he said.

He termed active observation, quick comparison and dynamic decision making process as the key pillars of a successful and effective management system. At the end, the college principal, Tariq Kaleem thanked the visiting professor and presented him the college crest.