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LIGHTING THE FUTURE WITH LEDS:JAPANESE FIRMS SCRAMBLE TO JOIN A LIGHTING REVOLUTION

The lighting industry is in the throes of a revolution. The predominantly incandescent and fluorescent lighting of today is quickly shifting to a new generation based on light-emitting diodes, that much is clear.

Working with Japan

It’s Not A Laughing Matter

By Patricia Pringle

Suzuki, one of my Japanese clients, was making an emergency visit to his company’s US subsidiary. Something had gone very wrong with one of their suppliers, and there were two days of meetings to discuss possible solutions. “I get so frustrated when the Americans start joking around. This is not a laughing matter. This is very serious. Why are they making jokes?”

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2010 November Contents

2010 November Contents

Products Of The Month

Bread from Rice

“Gohan” is the Japanese word for rice. “Pan” is the word for bread.

Ranking


WORK

What is your attitude toward work?

Source: INTELLIGENCE LTD. (Conducted among 22-year-old non-permanent workers)

* Figures in parentheses are results in 2008

1. I can get something other than money. (2)
2. I have misgivings about the future of my work. (1)
3. I want to keep the same job for a long time. (5)
4. I am looking for a job that suits me or one I enjoy. (3)
5. I want to experience various kinds of jobs. (8)
6. I want to attain my goal or realize my dream through my job. (7)
7. Working is only a way to make money. (4)
8. I have something I am trying at the moment to realize my dream. (9)
9. If I could, I’d rather not work. (13)
10. It is OK to quit a job if I don’t like it. (6)