Defining Organizational Change
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A 5 page paper discussing some of the reasons for and mechanisms of organizational change. America's discovery of Japanese cars was the first real indication that American manufacturing would have to change in order to keep up, but it was discovered that accomplishing that change involved far more than just doing things differently than in the past. It was also necessary for management attitudes to change as well. Today, the principles described by Kurt Lewin in the 1940s are as true as they were then, and management at the most successful of companies has discovered that lasting and beneficial change occurs when management sets the stage, but employees lead the implementation of change. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Defofch.wps

Demographic Rates Of India And Japan: Comparison
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6 pages in length. Current demographic rates of India and Japan reflect a significant separation in population that helps outline the reasons for various concerns each nation might have. Indeed, it is difficult to believe that Japan's populace can be so easily overshadowed, however, recent 2001 estimates clearly show that India's inhabitants outnumber Japan's by the multi millions, which ultimately impacts every other demographic aspect of both nations. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCdemog.wps

Determining the Course of History in 19th Century China & Japan
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A 5 page paper which examines what determined the course of histories in China and Japan during the 19th century. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TG19chja.wps

Diary of a Japanese Nationalist
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This fictitious, but historically accurate, diary of a Japanese biologist tells of atrocities that happened in the early twentieth century. Some information is included pertaining to religion, schools, customs and family life but the focus is on the inhumane experiments conducted in Japanese ruled Manchuria. Bibliography cites 5 sources.
Filename: Asiane.rtf

Diplomatic Relations Between China and Japan, 1895 to 1945
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This 5 page paper considers the diplomatic relations between China and Japan between 1895 and 1945, and considers how these two countries came into conflict even though the relations initially were friendly. This paper integrates a view of modernization and the associations in both Japan and China as they defined changing perspectives within each of these two countries. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MHJapCh2.rtf

Disjunctive Essay: Love/Hate Relationship with Japan
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This 6 page essay is written in the disjunctive style; it describes a love/hate relationship with Japan.
Filename: HVDisJpn.rtf

Domination of the Traditionalist Right in Japanese Politics
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This 6 page report discusses the current political environment of Japan and explores the question of whether or not the “traditionalist” political right is still dominate in Japanese politics. The point is made that the past ten years have been instrumental in defining the political attitudes and issues of Japan. The conclusion is made that the traditionalist right is still the dominant political attitude in the country. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: BWjaprit.rtf

Dower's Embracing Defeat
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This 5 page book report focuses on Embracing Defeat by John Dower. Dower uses personal stories woven into this factual tale. An overview is provided and then, the economy of Japan in the aftermath of World War II is discussed. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA723Jap.rtf

Dragons of the East: Distinctions in Morphology and Function
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A 10 page overview of dragons. The author distinguishes between Eastern and Western dragons noting that while in the West dragons are typically regarded as evil and something to be eradicated, Eastern dragons are most often revered. Morphology and function differs radically, however, even among eastern dragons. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPdragon.rtf