"The panel argued firms place employees’ interests before that of shareholders, raising existential doubts about the ability of corporate Japan to survive."
Having just edited a book about the phenomenon of karoshi (and karojisatsu), I find this comment a bit at odds with reality. Although karoshi is certainly not limited to Japan, the horrific treatment of employees in this country is still prevalent.
"The panel argued firms place employees’ interests before that of shareholders, raising existential doubts about the ability of corporate Japan to survive."
Having just edited a book about the phenomenon of karoshi (and karojisatsu), I find this comment a bit at odds with reality. Although karoshi is certainly not limited to Japan, the horrific treatment of employees in this country is still prevalent.