The company, once the outstanding Japan-based global leader in electronics and major appliances, suffered poor performance of the 1990s. Kunio Nakamura became CEO in 2001, and sought to turn the company drastically. Explores the history of the company, different management systems and culture, as well as the challenges facing Nakamura. Also seen his initial effort. "Hide
by Mikhail Y. Yoshino, Yukihiko Endo Source: HBS 16 pages. Publication Date: June 13, 2005. Prod. #: 905412-PDF-ENG
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