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Publications: Books and Articles by Konosuke Matsushita

TitlePublication Year Publisher Contents
Career Essentials December 2012 PHP Institute, Inc. Originally published in Japanese under the title of Shain Kokoroecho (1981)
Nurturing Dreams - My Path in Life - June 2012 PHP Institute, Inc. Originally published in Japanese under the title of Yume wo Sodateru (1989)
The Million-Dollar Knack for Successful Management June 2012 PHP Institute, Inc. Originally published in Japanese under the title of Keieino Kotsu Kokonarito Kizuita Kachiwa Hyakumanryou (1980)
My Way of Life and Thinking December 2011 PHP Institute, Inc. Originally published in Japanese under the title of Watashi no Ikikata Kangaekata (1954)
Practical Management Philosophy December 2011 PHP Institute, Inc. Originally published in Japanese under the title of Jissen Keiei Tetsugaku (1978)
THE PATH June 2010 McGraw-Hill Originally published in Japanese under the title of Michi wo Hiraku (1968)
Keiei Kokoroe-Chou (Business Is People) December 2009 McGraw-Hill Education (Japan) This book is the bilingual edition which originally published in Japanese under the title of Keiei Kokoroecho (1974).
BUSINESS IS PEOPLE - THE MATSUSHITA SPIRIT - November 2009 McGraw-Hill Education (Asia) Originally published in Japanese under the title of Keiei Kokoroecho (1974)
Open the Way – To Chart Your Destiny March 2009 PHP Institute, Inc. Originally published in Japanese under the title of Michi wo Hiraku (1968)
Quest for Prosperity (revised edition) November 2008 PHP Institute, Inc. This book is the revised edition of Quest for Prosperity published in 1988.
The Heart of Management February 2007 PHP Institute, Inc. Originally published in Japanese under the title of Matsushita Konosuke – Keiei no Monosashi (1994)
This is the soft-cover edition of The Heart of Management published in 2002.
Corporate Social Responsibility May 2005 PHP Institute, Inc. This book is the fifth volume of Konosuke Matsushita Library Series.
Chapters one and two are concerned primarily with the responsibility that private industry has not only to the people of the communities in which factories and offices are located, but also to the counties where they operate.
Chapter three consists of essays adapted with some revision that were originally published in As I See It (1989).
The last two chapters consist of essays from 21 Century Japan, running from 1977 to 1978 and Coping with Today's World running in 1978, which originally published in the English journal PHP.
Corporate Social Responsibility August 2004 PHP Institute, Inc. This is the enlarged and revised edition of Corporate Social Responsibility published in 1974, which is newly edited for employees of Matsushita Electric. This edition includes both English and Japanese.
Knacks for Management February 2004 PHP Institute, Inc. This book is the fourth volume of Konosuke Matsushita Library Series.
It is about Konosuke Matsushita's knack for successful management. The excerpt consists of essays primarily selected from publications relating to Konosuke Matsushita, and have been newly edited for this publication.
Guidelines for Leaders August 2003 PHP Institute, Inc. This book is the third volume of Konosuke Matsushita Library Series.
It includes the collection of anecdotes and reflections by Konosuke Matsushita, which can provide valuable insights for everyone in positions of leadership. The excerpt consists of essays primarily selected from previously-published books, and have been newly edited for this publication.
Guidelines for Successful Business March 2003 PHP Institute, Inc. This book is the second volume of Konosuke Matsushita Library Series.
It is about secrets for successful business of Konosuke Matsushita. The excerpt consists of essays primarily selected from previously-published books, and have been newly edited for this publication.
His Life and Management Philosophy September 2002 PHP Institute, Inc. This book is the first volume of Konosuke Matsushita Library Series.
It is about Konosuke Matsushita's life and management philosophy. The excerpt consists of essays primarily selected from previously-published books, and have been newly edited for this publication.
The Heart of Management February 2002 PHP Institute, Inc. Originally published in Japanese under the title of Matsushita Konosuke– Keiei no Monosashi (1994)
ZEST FOR MANAGEMENT March 2001 PHP Institute, Inc. Originally published in Japanese under the title of Matsushita Konosuke no Keiei Mondo (2000)
A PIECE OF THE ACTION September 1993 PHP Institute, Inc. Originally published in Japanese under the title of Shain Kokoroecho (1981) and Jinsei Kokoroecho (1984)
PEOPLE Before PRODUCTS September 1992 PHP Institute, Inc. Originally published in Japanese under the title of Jinji Mangekyo (1977) and Oriori no Ki (1983)
Velvet Glove IRON FIST July 1991 PHP Institute, Inc. Originally published in Japanese under the title of Shidousha no Jyoken (1975)
AS I SEE IT September 1989 PHP Institute, Inc. This book consists of essays which were first serialized in the monthly magazine PHP INTERSECT, from January 1985 through August 1989.
Quest for Prosperity March 1988 PHP Institute, Inc. A summarized biography of Konosuke Matsushita, which was originally from Watashi no Ikikata Kangaekata (1954) and Watashi no Rirekisho (1980).
My Management Philosophy 1988 PHP Institute, Inc. Originally published in Japanese under the title of Jissen Keiei Tetsugaku (1978), which consists of supplementary reading with cassette tape.
Not for Bread Alone June 1984 PHP Institute, Inc. Originally published in Japanese under the title of Shobai Kokoroecho (1973), Keiei Kokoroecho (1974), Keieino Kotsu Kokonarito Kizuita Kachiwa Hyakumanryou (1980) and Ketsudan no Keiei (1979)
THOUGHTS ON MAN May 1982 PHP Institute, Inc. Originally published in Japanese under the title of Ningen wo Kangaeru (1975)
Japan at the Brink March 1976 Kodansha International Ltd. Originally published in Japanese under the title of Kuzureyuku Nihon wo Do Sukuuka (1974)

Related Publications

TitlePublication Year Publisher Contents
The Basic Business Philosophy of Konosuke Matsushita for Panasonic New Managers May 2008 PHP Institute, Inc. This volume consists of reflective essays on topics includes, cultivating employee potential, improving yourself as a manager, and fulfilling the responsibilities of a corporation.
It focuses on guidance for new manager in the position of leadership. It was published for Matsushita Electric oversea employees.
The Basic Business Philosophy of Konosuke Matsushita for Panasonic New Employees May 2008 PHP Institute, Inc. This volume consists of reflective essays on topics includes, the role and mission of an enterprise, goals and strategies of business, and etc.
It offers guidance on ideal work attitudes and thinking for new oversea employees.
Konosuke Matsushita, The Principles of Success June 2003 PHP Institute, Inc. This book is the collection of aphorisms by Konosuke Matsushita.
Managing FOR Success January 1998 PHP Institute, Inc. Originally published in Japanese under the title of Seiko no Hosoku (1996)
MATSUSHITA LEADERSHIP May 1997 Simon & Schuster, Inc. This book is an analytical biography of Konosuke Matsushita written by a professor of management philosophy at the Harvard Business School, who has spent three years on the research.
It focuses on Konosuke Matsushita's biography and his outstanding business philosophy. It is currently translated and published in 11 languages.
Japanese edition is under the title of Kagirinaki Tamashii no Seicho.
The Matsushita perspective March 1997 PHP Institute, Inc. This is a Matsushita business philosophy handbook, consisting of various anecdotes and excerpts of My Management Philosophy (1988), Not for Bread Alone (1984), The Mind of Management (1996), and also other works that have been published in English.
The Mind of Management February 1996 PHP Institute, Inc. Originally published in Japanese under the title of Keiei no Kokoro (1995)
Sell the Philosophy, Deliver the Product December 1993 PHP Institute, Inc. Originally published in Japanese under the title of Matsushita Konosuke Sogyosha ni Manabu (1992) by Shoji Sakuma
His Life & His Legacy August 1993 PHP Institute, Inc. This book is a combination of translation originally from a special issue of the Japanese monthly magazine, The 21, entitled Imadakara Matsushita Konosuke (1993).
The Matsushita Phenomenon 1970 DIAMOND, Inc. This is an original writing about Konosuke Matsushita and Matsushita Electric.
This book focuses on Matsushita Electric, its way of success and its potential, through references from publications by Konosuke Matsushita and other related books.

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