Masahiko Aoki

Masahiko Aoki was a Japanese economist renowned for his work on organizational behavior, corporate governance, and the management of firms within different cultural and institutional contexts. He explored how companies operate and adapt in Japan compared to Western countries, emphasizing the importance of social relationships, trust, and norms in business practices. Aoki's research highlighted the diversity of organizational forms worldwide and contributed to understanding how cultural factors influence economic systems and corporate decision-making. His work has been influential in integrating economic theory with insights from sociology and political science to better grasp the complexities of real-world organizations.