Civil Service in Japan

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"Upper Civil Service in Japan


This paper will discuss various aspects of the Japanese upper, or higher, civil service, including recruitment and organization, and will discuss the power and influence of the civil service in the government.


The recruitment of civil servants is probably more important in Japan than in any other country because of certain factors which are unique to Japan. First of all, it has become customary in Japan for civil servants to enjoy lifetime employment. Second, decentralized recruiting and an extremely low degree of lateral mobility have created a cautious and competitive recruitment system. Third, the multiple track recruiting system has raised the stakes of initial recruitment, since future leaders are identified and selected during the process. Finally..."

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