Publication Date
Fall 1994
Degree Type
Master's Project
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
General Engineering
First Advisor
Preston Probasco
Abstract
A common problem facing corporations of the world today as they try to expand and "globalize" is having their separate, uncoordinated divisions serving the same customers, often even competing against each other. This problem is faced by Industrial Constructions Corporation (ICC) in Japan, where its HydroTech Constructions division and the HydroTech Systems division are operating independently to serve the same customers. In this project, internal and external factors affecting the organizations are analyzed. Research of literature on contemporary designs for global competitions, American and Japanese management philosophies, the Z theory, Total Quality Management philosophy, and Just-In-Time principles is also undertaken. The best features of each philosophy and principle are extracted and synthesized to design an optimum integrated structure and management philosophy for ICC's HydroTech Japan organization, based on the analysis of the organization's internal and external forces. The final design is a self-directed team structure with an organic, flexible working culture, whose goals are total customer satisfaction. Complimentary organization culture and advanced information technologies are also recommended to enhance the organization performance and effectiveness.
Recommended Citation
Nguyen, Tuan M., "Analysis & Development of Integrated HydroTech Japan Organization" (1994). Master's Projects. 1845.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.5q8z-b2dc
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_projects/1845
