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How Can We Change Work For The Better?

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Examining Work Culture: The Myriad Costs of Long Hours

This chapter examines the impact of long working hours on productivity and work-life balance in American and Japanese contexts. Through insights from a trip to Japan, it critically addresses common misconceptions about work ethic and highlights the human costs associated with overwork.

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