American Versus Japanese Human Resource Management Practices 

Scenario: Mazda and Chrysler faced similar threat of bankruptcy in early 1980s. Mazda’s managers agreed to a 25% salary cut and a loss of bonuses for four years. Chrysler, in contrast, cut its blue-collar workforce by 28%, its white-collar staff by 7% and its senior executives pay by 2%.

1. Explain      the starkly different approaches of Mazda and Chrysler in light of International      HR strategies? [10 Marks]
2. Compare      the cultural differences prevalent in America and Japan that may have      influenced the decisions taken at Mazda and Chrysler. [10 Marks]