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2024.03.22
The Essence of Practicing the Basic Business Philosophy
The Humble Merchant's Attitude That Founder
Konosuke Matsushita Demanded of His Employees
Series:
- Konosuke Matsushita
- Business Policy
The Basic Business Philosophy guides Panasonic Group employees in striving to contribute to progress in society. In Vol. 1 of this series, we explore tips on putting the Basic Business Philosophy into practice by looking at a story about the founder Konosuke Matsushita, who demanded that each and every worker pursue employee entrepreneurship with the attitude of a humble merchant.*
*The attitude of being a humble merchant was set forth as the mindset required of employees in Article 15 of the Basic Internal Rules.
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*PLP (Panasonic Leadership Principles): Guidelines of conduct in practicing the Basic Business Philosophy