A Japanese psychiatrist's answer to executive stress

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To help executives cope with the stress of overseas assignments, Japanese psychiatrist Yukio Ishizuka developed a computer program called Life Track. The program helps the client monitor emotional well-being in three areas: self, achievement, and intimacy. There are also 41 emotional subcategories to be monitored. Identification of problem areas is followed by personal meetings with the doctor. Spouses are also involved in the counseling process, since stress on the executive has been shown to intensify problems at home. Japanese employers recognize Life Track's benefits and Ishizuka has designed a program for domestic corporate use. He sees applications for Life Track in other high-tension fields such as law enforcement and air traffic control.

Prepackaged software, Health aspects, Innovations, Software, Product development, Study and teaching, Executives, Job stress, Stress (Psychology), Psychology, Ishizuka, Yukio, Life Track (computer program)

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The Michelin man with a Japanese accent

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French tire manufacturer Michelin et Cie subsidiary Nihon Michelin has more than 50% of the import tire market of Japan and eight percent of the total original equipment tire market. This makes Michelin the number four supplier to the Japanese automobile industry. Doing business with the Japanese means being able to speak Japanese and socializing with Japanese clients, according to Michelin marketing mgr Pierre Desmarets. It also means living up to exacting demands and adapting to production standards such as Honda's 'just-in-time' inventory control system. Michelin now sells to all nine Japanese car makers. This was assisted by the Japanese government's insistence that foreign car parts be used to ease international trade imbalances.

Foreign operations, Automobile equipment and supplies industry, France, Marketing, International aspects, International relations, Corporations, Tire industry, Compagnie Generale des Etablissement Michelin, Corporations, French, Desmarets, Pierre

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Europe's stigma in Japan's semiconductor market

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European semiconductor manufacturers seek an increased presence in Japanese domestic markets, valued at close to $11 billion in 1987. Western pressure on the Japanese government to reduce bilateral trade deficits and stimulate the economy have resulted in a Japanese GNP increasing at a 3.5 percent annual rate. The problem facing the European 'chip' manufacturers is that their reputation lags behind that of US producers in Japan. The Japanese government has sponsored the International Semiconductor Cooperation Centre to promote Japanese imports of semiconductors, helping to place foreign manufacturers in touch with potential new customers.

Analysis, Semiconductor industry, Foreign investments, Economic aspects, Product information, Economic policy, Electronics industry, Western Europe, Semiconductors, Europe, Western, International Semiconductor Center

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