Japanese Business Leadership

In today’s modern world of business, we can conclude that one of the most successful countries in the world will be Japan. It is because of its continuous growth in development of its cities and the ability to stand still after the Tsunami that wiped the place in 2011. 


The Japanese knows how to maintain its leading position. Does it have something to do with the system they are following? Theattitude they inherit? As well as leadership skills which are involved?

Generally, Japanese leaders are always very serious, continuously working, cooperative, good relationships with their colleagues, tolerant, self-disciplined as well as sympathy towards their subordinates. In terms of value and economic systems might have changed, but the traditional leadership standards are still remained fixed.


The Japanese emphasises on their sense of belonging, team work as well as being a good member. Part of the characteristics of Japanese business leaders would use  participative leadershipapproach which also involves employees being able to make decisions and emotional sense of belonging to the organization.Therefore, the participative leadership approach would be the most effective style of leadership.


The Japanese also identifies their work groups as to avoid confrontation and conflict. They are more cooperative in every single way just to complete their tasks. So, every group member will be responsible for lending a hand in achieving its goals as a group. And when they achieve their goals, The whole group will be rewarded rather than being individually rewarded.


The Japanese are Charismatic, Participative, Independent, Humane Oriented and also Team Oriented. As a communalistic society built on consensus-based decision making, mutual agreement and compromise, strong & decisive leadership has never been strongly encouraged by Japanese society as a whole.