Akio Morita: Comparing Japanese and American Business Practices

Meet Akio Morita, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Sony Corporation, in this 1988 interview from the University of Washington with Upon Reflection host Al Page. Morita offers insightful comparisons of Japanese and American business practices, including the employee selection process and the Japanese longrun view in contrast to the American shortrun view. He also discusses American and Japanese competition, the Japanese global outlook, cultural differences and AmericanJapanese politics.