Kenneth Hopper provides the background and context of his correspondence with distinguished Japanese industrialist, Bunzaemon Inoue. He writes that Inoue sent him about 60 letters answering questions on the improvements he saw or personally...
Hopper, Kenneth, 1926-; Management; World War II; Japan; Industrial management; Drucker, Peter F. (Peter Ferdinand), 1909-2005; Deming, W. Edwards (William Edwards), 1900-1993; Juran, J. M. (Joseph M.), 1904-2008; Sarasohn, Homer, 1916-2001;...
Kenneth Hopper's article from the September 1985 issue of Quality Progress discussing Japan's new industrial management based on Japanese traditions and American ideals from practicing American industrial managers.
Kenneth Hopper writes Mr. B. Inoue, of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., saying that he is very anxious to give a talk requested by the International House in Tokyo. Hopper says his prime aim for visiting Japanese factories is to help him write...
Hopper, Kenneth, 1926-; Inoue, Bunzaemon, 1906-; Letters; Japan; Factories; Interpersonal relations; Management; Industries; Authorship; Books; University of Michigan; Executives; Kondō, Y. (Yoshio), 1924-; Supervisors, Industrial; Sumitomo Denki...
Kenneth Hopper writes Mr. B. Inoue, of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd., saying that Mr. S. Nagasaki has been very kind in translating two of Inoue's articles for him and sharing in discussion. He requests that Inoue write about his experience...
Charles W. Protzman, Sr. writes Kenneth Hopper saying that it seems Hopper is researching what might be termed the American factory management technique or style, in depth. Protzman states that it hardly seems practical nor appropriate for...
Hopper, Kenneth, 1926-; Industries; Letters; Factories; Management; Authorship; Japan times; Lectures and lecturing; Sailing ships; Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826; Shakers
Kenneth Hopper writes Mr. Isamu Sakamoto, chairman of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., thanking him for his support during his recent tour of Japanese industry. He reports that he has written an article for the Japan Times from comments made to...
Letters; Hopper, Kenneth, 1926-; Factories; Management; Supervisors; Health; Technology; Books; Japan - History - Allied occupation, 1945-1952; Manufacturing industries; Brooms and brushes; Factory management
Kenneth Hopper writes Mr. Protzman thanking him for talking with him at length. Hopper states that he is enclosing two pieces that will give Protzman some detail about Hopper. He informs Protzman that the Innovation piece was written when things...
