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To Blame or Not to Blame?
Ken,
It is a difficult choice for Japan sales directors and politicians and governments.
Do they blame or credit 'outside' factors for their economic situation?
If they blame the disaster for a poor baseline, does that mean that any improvement is not because of their brilliance?
It would have got better anyway.
If they don't blame the disaster for a poor baseline, does that mean that they should have done better since "nothing" was holding them back?
It is even more complicated if there was a change of directors, politicians or government before/during/after the crisis.
Who can take the blame or credit for any changes if the baseline is not agreed or fixed beforehand? It makes Appraisal and Bonus interviews or Election days very difficult. 
Regards,
MTF
This message has been edited by MTF on 2015-03-05 04:59:00
Chopard Partnership Convention 2015 in Tokyo
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Yes, the same place...
... but I don't know the "bar" you mention. My father was in the opposite school as Mr. Tange's as an architect, so I am not a big fan, either :-) Well, as for the luxury brands performance, you may be right. But steady increase YOY including 2011 is stil...
By the way, Melvyn, are you sure...
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CORRECTION about Japan
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Now I understand :-)
Chopard seems to have been enjoying steady growth despite those "swingy" times :-) Thanks. Ken
To Blame or Not to Blame?
Ken, It is a difficult choice for Japan sales directors and politicians and governments. Do they blame or credit 'outside' factors for their economic situation? If they blame the disaster for a poor baseline, does that mean that any improvement is not bec...
In this country....
.. no one blames anyone, anything, even the nature, and no one takes the credit. No one expects much. It is what it is. That's how we "evolved". What is the point of blaming the nature. People are too powerless in front of the nature. Actually, we now rat...
We both understand Wa and karma but
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Sure we do, too.
Yeah, but I wouldn't do that so "systematically". Just "individually use each brain". I understand the principles and I agree. But just that those are done voluntarily and usually silently on my own. Think, respond and act individually, but collectively i...
Wonderful report Ken, thank you!
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I sure hope so!
I really want to join the "official" Chopard owners group :-) Lots of tempting offerings, definitely a brand with great momentum.
Ken, wow, what a great opportunity.
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