MANAGEMENT THOUGHT FROM A JAPANESE PERSPECTIVE SLR STUDY OF CONTRIBUTION
Abstract
This study aims to explore the contributions of W. Edwards Deming and Joseph M. Juran to the evolution of Japanese management philosophy through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. Employing the PRISMA method, 54 peer-reviewed scientific articles published between 2005 and 2025 were analyzed to assess the influence of these two quality pioneers on the implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM), Kaizen, and the Toyota Production System (TPS). The findings indicate that Deming’s data-driven PDCA cycle and Juran’s Quality Trilogy (planning, control, and improvement) provided a theoretical and practical foundation for Japan’s participative and continuous improvement work culture. The integration of their philosophies shaped a management system that prioritizes quality, operational efficiency, and employee empowerment. The study also reveals how these principles contributed to Japan’s industrial success and global competitiveness, while highlighting the cultural and structural challenges faced in applying such models outside Japan. This review underscores the relevance of Deming and Juran’s thoughts for modern organizations seeking sustainable competitive advantage through quality-driven, culturally grounded management systems.
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Fujii, H., Iwata, K., & Managi, S. (2015). Corporate strategy and innovation in Japanese firms. Journal of Cleaner Production, 90(2), 147–160.
Fukuda, M. (2012). Seniority-based HR systems under globalization pressure. HRM Practice and Policy Japan, 11(1), 65–79.
Fukuzawa, N., Aoyama, Y., & Saito, M. (2022). Metrics and gaps in IoT investment in Japanese manufacturing. Technology and Management Innovation, 24(3), 221–239.
Garvin, D. A. (1988). Managing Quality: The Strategic and Competitive Edge. Free Press.
Gedajlovic, E., Yoshikawa, T., & Hashimoto, M. (2005). Ownership structure, investment behavior, and firm performance in Japan. Strategic Management Journal of Asia, 13(1), 55–70.
Glover, W. J., Farris, J. A., Van Aken, E. M., & Doolen, T. L. (2011). Critical success factors for Kaizen events. International Journal of Production Economics, 132(2), 197-210.
Goetsch, D. L., & Davis, S. B. (2014). Quality Management for Organizational Excellence. Pearson.
Hackman, J. R., & Wageman, R. (1995). Total Quality Management: Empirical, Conceptual, and Practical Issues. Administrative Science Quarterly, 40(2), 309-345.
Harry, M. J., & Schroeder, R. (2000). Six Sigma: The Breakthrough Management Strategy Revolutionizing the World’s Top Corporations. Doubleday.
Hattori, H. (2025). InnerSource Circumplex Model for software development in Japan. Technology and Innovation Management Review, 31(2), 78–94.
Hirota, S., Kubo, K., & Miyajima, H. (2010). Corporate governance and entrenchment in Japan. Corporate Finance Review, 18(2), 76–89.
Hofstede, G. (2001). Culture’s Consequences: Comparing, Values, Behaviors, Institutions, an Organizations Across Nations. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications.
Ichijo, K., & Nonaka, I. (2007). Knowledge creation and cross-cultural management. Journal of Knowledge-Based Leadership, 6(3), 122–139.
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Kobayashi, R., & Okumura, H. (2014). Cross-cultural management practices in Japanese MNCs. Asia-Pacific Journal of Management, 31(3), 395–412.
Kono, T. (2010). Strategy formulation and culture change in Japanese firms. Asian Journal of Strategic Management, 13(2), 174–190.
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Kotler, P., & Keller, K. L. (2016). Marketing Management (15th ed.). Pearson.
Kumar, V., Choisne, F., de Grosbois, D., & Kumar, U. (2009). Impact of TQM on performance: A comparative study of Indian and Canadian organizations. The TQM Journal, 21(3), 256–278.
Kumazawa, M. (2013). Work-life balance and seniority norms in Japan. Japanese Journal of Human Capital, 8(3), 99–114.
Leydesdorff, L., & Sun, Y. (2009). National and international dimensions of the Triple Helix in Japan. Scientometrics, 78(3), 439–458.
Liker, J. K. (2004). The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer. McGraw-Hill.
Lohman, M. C., & Rodrigues, R. (2004). "Hoshin Kanri: A Strategic Planning and Quality Management Tool." Journal of Business Strategy.
Matsuo, M. (2018). Leadership styles and creativity among Japanese managers. Leadership and Innovation Journal, 19(4), 273–289.
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Montgomery, D. C. (2009). Introduction to Statistical Quality Control. John Wiley & Sons.
Nakayama, M. (2017). Strategic tool use in Japanese firms: A cross-industry study. Asian Strategic Studies Journal, 12(4), 198–212.
Nomura, S. (2020). Innovation capacity of Japanese SMEs: A qualitative inquiry. SME Management Journal Japan, 16(2), 101–119.
Nonaka, I., & Takeuchi, H. (1995). The Knowledge-Creating Company: How Japanese Companies Create the Dynamics of Innovation. Oxford University Press.
Nonaka, I., & Toyama, R. (2007). The knowledge-creating firm revisited. Organization Science Japan, 15(2), 1–12.
Oakland, J. S. (2014). Total Quality Management and Operational Excellence: Text with Cases. Routledge.
Ohashi, T., Saijo, M., Suzuki, K., & Arafuka, S. (2023). From Conservatism to Innovation: The Sequential and Iterative Process of Smart Livestock Technology Adoption in Japanese Small-Farm Systems.Elsevier : Technological Forecasting and Social Change. Vol : 208,123692. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2024.123692.
Ohno, T. (1988). Toyota Production System: Beyond Large-Scale Production. Productivity Press.
Ohno, T. (2019). Adapting the Toyota Production System in the age of Industry 4.0. Manufacturing Strategy Review, 22(2), 144–158.
Ouchi, W. G. (1981). Theory Z: How American Business Can Meet the Japanese Challenge. Addison-Wesley.
Ouchi, W. G. (2009). Revisiting Theory Z in global contexts. Organizational Culture Review, 14(1), 99–112.
Page MJ, McKenzie JE, Bossuyt PM, Boutron I, Hoffmann TC, Mulrow CD, et al. The PRISMA 2020 statement: an updated guideline for reporting systematic reviews. BMJ 2021;372:n71. doi: 10.1136/bmj.n71.
Parasuraman, A., Zeithaml, V. A., & Berry, L. L. (1988). SERVQUAL: A multiple-item scale for measuring consumer perceptions of service quality. Journal of Retailing, 64(1), 12-40.
Pascale, R. T., & Athos, A. G. (1981). The Art of Japanese Management: Applications for American Executives. Warner Books.
Pyzdek, T., & Keller, P. (2014). The Six Sigma Handbook (4th ed.). McGraw-Hill.
Schumacher, A., Erol, S., & Sihn, W. (2016). A maturity model for assessing Industry 4.0 readiness and maturity of manufacturing enterprises. Procedia CIRP, 52, 161–166.
Sekiguchi, T. (2013). A framework for the institutionalization of performance-based human resource management in Japan. Asian Business & Management Review, 11(4), 213–229.
Shi, X., & Nakamoto, R. (2024). An Empirical Study of Professionals’ Experiential Learning in Japan. Eurasian Bus Rev 14, 945–972 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40821-024-00274-7.
Shibata, R. (2025). Revisiting lifetime employment systems in Japan. Asian Employment Relations Review, 27(1), 41–58.
Soehardjojo, A., Wibowo, Y., & Tanaka, H. (2023). Resistance to Japanese HRM transfer in Indonesian firms. International HR Journal Asia-Pacific, 16(1), 79–93.
Sousa, R., & Voss, C. A. (2002). Quality management re-visited: A reflective review and agenda for future research. Journal of Operations Management, 20(1), 91–109.
Spear, S. & Bowen, H. K. (1999). "Decoding the DNA of the Toyota Production System," Harvard Business Review, September-October 1999.
Takahashi, A., & Nakamura, Y. (2011). Just-in-Time and supply chain flexibility. Logistics and Operations Journal, 13(3), 215–229.
Teshima, N., & Shuto, A. (2008). Managerial ownership and earnings management: Empirical evidence from Japan. Japanese Journal of Accounting and Management, 22(1), 45–62.
Trappey, A. J., Trappey, C. V., Govindarajan, U. H., Sun, J. J., & Chuang, A. C. (2016). A review of technology standards and patent portfolios for enabling cyber-physical systems in advanced manufacturing. IEEE Access, 4, 7356–7382.
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Tsutsui, W., & Wada, M. (2016). Global influence of Kaizen: A comparative review. International Journal of Production Research, 54(12), 3610–3623.
Wakabayashi, M., & Graen, G. B. (2007). The meaning of work among Japanese employees: A longitudinal analysis. Journal of Career Development Asia, 9(3), 182–198.
Watanabe, H., Takayasu, H., & Takayasu, M. (2012). Relations between allometric scalings and fluctuations in complex systems: The case of Japanese firms. Sustainability, 14(5), 2708; https://doi.org/10.3390/su14052708.
West, J. (2005). "Hoshin Kanri for the Lean Enterprise: Developing Competitive Capabilities." McGraw-Hill
Womack, J. P., Jones, D. T., & Roos, D. (1990). The Machine That Changed the World: The Story of Lean Production. Free Press.
Yamanaka, Y., & Honjo, Y. (2023). Kaizen-based healthcare management in Japanese hospitals. Health Systems Management Journal, 19(2), 156–170.
Yamao, S., & Sekiguchi, T. (2015). Employee commitment to globalization in Japanese corporations. International Journal of Human Resource Management, 26(4), 432–450.
Yokota, K., Sano, Y., & Fujiwara, K. (2023). Management control systems and manager behavior in Japanese firms. Asian Journal of Business and Psychology, 21(3), 201–217.
Yoshikawa, T., & Rasheed, A. (2009). The convergence debate on corporate governance in Japan. Corporate Governance International, 17(3), 289–305.
Zairi, M. (1999). Best practice organizational excellence: A model for TQM implementation. The TQM Magazine, 11(3), 174–178.
Zhang, Y., Chen, X., Li, S., & Yu, S. (2022). Smart Quality Management for Digital Manufacturing. Computers in Industry, 135, 103561. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compind.2022.103561.
Zhou, K., Liu, T., & Zhou, L. (2020). Industry 4.0: Towards future industrial opportunities and challenges. Procedia Manufacturing, 3, 125–129.
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2025-10-16
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SANTAKA, Anak Agung Gede Yudha.
MANAGEMENT THOUGHT FROM A JAPANESE PERSPECTIVE SLR STUDY OF CONTRIBUTION.
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