Description Kyocera unusual approach to profit centers. The basic units of the company are operating profit centers called "amoeba" that are selling or manufacturing unit with overall responsibility for its planning, decision-making and management. Amoebas are expected to find ways to improve productivity and reduce costs, reflecting the belief of the founder of Kyocera that profits generated in the production process. "Hide
by Robin Cooper Source: Harvard Business School 12 pages. Publication Date: August 25, 1994. Prod. #: 195064-PDF-ENG
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