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In 250 words describe the differences between American and Japanese business environments and cultures that might make it difficult for American companies to duplicate some of Japan's quality management programs, such as quality circles.

You must use peer-reviewed journals and books or other scholarly sources to support your response. Please do not use sources pulled from internet sites. Use APA 5th edition guidelines for in-text citations and the reference list.

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In 250 words describe the differences between American and Japanese business environments and cultures that might make it difficult for American companies to duplicate some of Japan's quality management programs, such as quality circles.

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In 250 words describe the differences between American and Japanese business environments and cultures that might make it difficult for American companies to duplicate some of Japan's quality management programs, such as quality circles.

You must use peer-reviewed journals and books or other scholarly sources to support your response. Please do not use sources pulled from internet sites. Use APA 5th edition guidelines for in-text citations and the reference list.
A Quality Circle is a volunteer group composed of workers, who meet for exchange of ideas for improvement in the work place, and make presentations to management with their ideas, especially relating to quality of output. (Wikipedia)

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