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Lifetime Employment in Japanese Companies One result of this practice is that the Japanese worker identifies closely with his company and feels strong loyalty to it. By working hard for the company, he believes he is safeguarding his own future. It is not surprising that devotion to ones company is considered a great virtue in Japan. A man is often prepared to put his firms interests before those of his immediate family. This marriage between the employee and the company - the consequence of lifetime employment - may explain why Japanese workers seem positively to love the products their company is producing and why they are willing to stay on after work, for little overtime pay, to participate in earnest discussions about the quality control of their products. A leaves his company only when business is bad. C can work there throughout his career, 37 Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? B The Japanese worker is very loyal to his company. D Devotion to ones company is encouraged A achievements at work. C career options. 39 The Japanese worker is fond of his companys products because of__________. B the close link between him and his company. D his active participation in quality control, | 
