Developing the Organizational Structure and Talent of Tomorrow
Building an organization looking ahead to the new age and the world. Here lies the foundation of Mitsubishi's 150 years.
The first step taken by Yataro Iwasaki, founder of Mitsubishi, was to introduce forward-thinking company rules and training programs suited to the new age.
Mitsubishi's organizational strength is a quality still regarded as the group's unique forte today. But where did it all start?
Yataro Iwasaki
Established Tsukumo Shokai in 1870, a shipping company which later became the foundation for Mitsubishi. The company went on to tackle and overcome intense competition from domestic and foreign shipping, and underwent several name changes in the process. Meanwhile, from coal and mining, ship building, banking, warehousing and insurance, to many more fields in addition to shipping, Yataro expanded and diversified the business that paved the way for the Mitsubishi that is today, by paying attention to the world from Japan. It all began with Yataro Iwasaki.
Episode 2 Mitsubishi's Organizational Strength : Developing the Organizational Structure and Talent of Tomorrow
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Tell me, AI SENPAI!
I'm curious, AI SENPAI.
Even though Yataro never actually studied Western learning, how could he possibly know about double-entry bookkeeping, very cutting-edge at that time?
Wow, Arata, you're surprisingly perceptive!
Actually, he was influenced by one of the great minds of the Meiji period!
A big hint is "An Encouragement of Learning." I guess you know the answer now?!
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