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Making the Happiest Employees in Japan: The Challenge of Hotel Associa Nagoya Terminal

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2014 · 92 min Documentary
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

A renowned old hotel near Nagoya Station has been in the red for four consecutive fiscal terms. When the old management stepped down, Akio Shibata, who has long been in the board of the labor union, is appointed its new general manager. Shibata's method for reviving the hotel consists of neither the laying off of the staff nor the introduction of performance-based system. He wants everyone to take part in the making of new management plans and for all employees to lodge together and engage in heated discussions about their management dreams all night. Yes, his management ideal is to "have the happiest employees in Japan" working in their hotel. He throws birthday parties for employees and has company cafeteria remodeled. All these changes bring about yet another change in the mind of everyone.

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Original Title Nippon'ichi shiawasena juugyouin o tsukuru! Hoteru Asoshia Nagoya tâminaru no chousen
Year 2014
Country Japan
Genre Documentary
Director Yasuko Iwasaki
Runtime 92 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes)

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Making the Happiest Employees in Japan: The Challenge of Hotel Associa Nagoya Terminal is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2014 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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