Making the Happiest Employees in Japan: The Challenge of Hotel Associa Nagoya Terminal (2014)

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A renowned old hotel near Nagoya Station has been in the red for four consecutive fiscal terms. When the old management stepped down, Akio Shibata, who has long been in the board of the labor union, is appointed its new general manager. Shibata's method for reviving the hotel consists of neither the laying off of the staff nor the introduction of performance-based system. He wants everyone to take part in the making of new management plans and for all employees to lodge together and engage in heated discussions about their management dreams all night. Yes, his management ideal is to "have the happiest employees in Japan" working in their hotel. He throws birthday parties for employees and has company cafeteria remodeled. All these changes bring about yet another change in the mind of everyone.

Director: Yasuko Iwasaki
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 92 min
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Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

hotel, japan, employee, celebration

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What is Making the Happiest Employees in Japan: The Challenge of Hotel Associa Nagoya Terminal about?
A renowned old hotel near Nagoya Station has been in the red for four consecutive fiscal terms. When the old management stepped down, Akio Shibata, who has long been in the board of the labor union, is appointed its new general manager. Shibata's method for reviving the hotel consists of neither the laying off of the staff nor the introduction of performance-based system. He wants everyone to take part in the making of new management plans and for all employees to lodge together and engage in heated discussions about their management dreams all night. Yes, his management ideal is to "have the happiest employees in Japan" working in their hotel. He throws birthday parties for employees and has company cafeteria remodeled. All these changes bring about yet another change in the mind of everyone.
Who directed Making the Happiest Employees in Japan: The Challenge of Hotel Associa Nagoya Terminal?
Making the Happiest Employees in Japan: The Challenge of Hotel Associa Nagoya Terminal was directed by Yasuko Iwasaki.
Who stars in Making the Happiest Employees in Japan: The Challenge of Hotel Associa Nagoya Terminal?
Making the Happiest Employees in Japan: The Challenge of Hotel Associa Nagoya Terminal stars Akio Shibata.
How long is Making the Happiest Employees in Japan: The Challenge of Hotel Associa Nagoya Terminal?
Making the Happiest Employees in Japan: The Challenge of Hotel Associa Nagoya Terminal has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is Making the Happiest Employees in Japan: The Challenge of Hotel Associa Nagoya Terminal?
Making the Happiest Employees in Japan: The Challenge of Hotel Associa Nagoya Terminal is a Documentary film.
Where was Making the Happiest Employees in Japan: The Challenge of Hotel Associa Nagoya Terminal produced?
Making the Happiest Employees in Japan: The Challenge of Hotel Associa Nagoya Terminal was produced in Japan.