Not exactly a Japan related article but it is crutial element of my current comparative studies.
Abstract
Purpose: This article explores
the gap in the business history literature devoted to Central and Eastern
Europe and discusses the potential of conducting business history research in
Poland.
Methodology: This is an explorative
and tentative study based on a recently developed database of 387
Polish companies which are more than 100 years old.
Findings: The article explores
the reasons behind the lack of business history debate in the Polish academia
and discusses its future potential. We argue that given the size of population
and a unique historical
context, the Polish sample is worth studying as it can provide valuable
contributions to well
established debates in the field of business history debates covering issues
such as continuity,
longevity,
and survival strategies.
Research limitations and implications:
This is an explorative and tentative study and therefore has
several limitations, including a limited scope of companies included in the
database, sources of
data, and poor quality of corporate archives.
Originality and value:
This is the first article explicitly discussing the potential of conducting business
history studies in the context of empirical data concerning Polish long-lived
companies.
Keywords:
business history, historiography, Poland, organizational longevity
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