Toyota motor corporation: organizational culture

Sosnovskikh, S

Abstract

This paper investigates the organizational culture of one of the largest auto manufacturers in the world Toyota
Motor Corporation using various corporate culture and management models. The investigation was conducted in
2009 using qualitative analysis with the help of various secondary sources. The study reveals that the company’s
management style can be characterized as the Family type that implies collectivistic society with male domination,
strict rules and laws at work, and long-term orientation. It is also based on several essential principles, such as
continuous improvement and learning, respect for people, mutual trust, and teamwork. Two core elements of the
Toyota’s success are technological innovations and qualified human resources.

Citation

Sosnovskikh, S. (2016). Toyota motor corporation: organizational culture. Philosophy Study, 6(7), 442-454. https://doi.org/10.17265/2159-5313/2016.07.005

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jul 1, 2016
• Deposit Date: May 10, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: May 10, 2023
• Journal: Philosophy Study
• Publisher: David Publishing
• Volume: 6
• Issue: 7
• Pages: 442-454
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.17265/2159-5313/2016.07.005
• Publisher URL: http://doi.org/10.17265/2159-5313/2016.07.005