Video “Brakeless” that aired on PBS’ Independent Lens series offers a stirring view into many management issues as played out at the West Japan Railway (WJR).

I think the video “Brakeless” that aired on PBS’ Independent Lens series offers a stirring view into many management issues as played out at the West Japan Railway (WJR).  I invite you to an additional learning opportunity by viewing the whole 55 minutes (http://video.pbs.org/video/2365343533/ ), reflecting on some of the management principles illustrated, and write an analysis of it. 

Among the possible aspects you could consider: ( please consider as much as you could from the list)

·      National Culture

o   Caution/Risk (Uncertainty Avoidance)

o   Individual/Group (Individualism/Collectivism)

o   Hierarchy/Equality (Power Distance)

o   Masculine/Feminine

o   Other aspects distinctive to Japan, including its history, customs, etc.

·      Corporate Culture

o   Styles of culture

o   Values

o   Motivation

o   Rewards and punishments

o   Leadership styles

o   Industry factors

o   Attitudes and diversity

o   Communication

o   Etc.

A thoughtful, insightful essay of about two pages #2 pages