Introducing the Experience of Japanese System of Staff Management in Ukrainian Enterprises

In order to improve efficiency and effectiveness of domestic enterprises, the need to introduce in Ukraine instruments and methods of the Japanese system of staff management with an effective adaptation to the Ukrainian realities is proved. The main features, advantages and disadvantages of functioning of the Japanese system of staff management are analyzed. The key elements of the Japanese system of staff management are determined, among which is a very high level of interaction between employees and management. The practice of lifelong hiring also has a significant impact on the level of interaction. In addition, the spread of known concepts «Kaizen» and «Just-in-Тime» contribute to the peculiarities of mentality and value of staff of Japanese enterprises. The status of introduction of Japanese experience in Ukrainian enterprises is researched. The main problems which hinder introduction of Japanese experience of staff management at domestic enterprises are substantiated. The ways of introduction of experience of Japanese system of staff management in activity of the Ukrainian enterprises with the purpose of ensuring their effectiveness and competitiveness are defined and substantiated