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Knowledge Creation at Eisai Co., Ltd.

By: Hirotaka Takeuchi, Ikujiro Nonaka and Mayuka Yamazaki
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Abstract

Eisai has used knowledge creation as the engine of growth for its operation in Japan and was wondering if it can be utilized on a global scale.

Keywords

Growth and Development; Operations; Knowledge Management; Japan

Citation

Takeuchi, Hirotaka, Ikujiro Nonaka, and Mayuka Yamazaki. "Knowledge Creation at Eisai Co., Ltd." Harvard Business School Case 711-492, April 2011. (Revised November 2011.)
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Hirotaka Takeuchi

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