Country Swot Analysis, Japan

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Strengths * Japanese Biotechnology * Hard working people * japans automobile industry: "Japan’s automobile industry is ultimately its greatest strength. It plays a major role in the overall economy of Japan, and whether the current trend is up or down it has a direct correlation to the economy as a whole. According to the Japan External Trade Organization, “ in 2003 Japan’s total domestic auto-related output … was worth $370 billion” which amounted to more than 13.4% of Japan’s total annual manufacturing output. On top of that, auto-related businesses provide one out of every ten jobs in Japan. A major part of Japan’s work force is dependent on the automobile industry." * Sophisticated Consumers with High Purchasing Power: Sophisticated consumers with high purchasing power help Japan to set trends and utilize the latest technology. These customers appreciate fashionable items that allow luxury goods makers to use their profits and knowledge of the Japanese consumer market to expand globally. Technology companies sell high tech / high price goods to Japanese customers, which allows the entire country to utilize the latest technology. Technology has a major correlation with productivity, so the more technology a country utilizes, the higher their productivity. * Allied with the USA: Japan and the United States of America has a long relationship of cooperation that dates back to the Second World War. This cooperation protects Japan from military threats in the region. Japan is able to invest money meant for the military into other productive means that help support the economy. * Universal Health Care System: In the Universal health care system, healthcare services, including free screening examinations for particular diseases, prenatal care, and infectious disease control, are provided by national and local governments. Payment for personal
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