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Kōnosuke Matsushita (松下 幸之助, Matsushita Kōnosuke, 27 November 1894 – 27 April 1989) was a Japanese industrialist who founded Panasonic, the largest Japanese consumer electronics company. Matsushita is referred to as the "God of Management" in Japan.
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National honour
1. Japan: 1.1. Grand Cordon of the Order of the Paulownia Flowers(29 April 1987) 1.2. Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun(29 April 1981) 1.3. Grand Cordon of the Order of the Sacred Treasure 1.4. Recipient of the Medal with Blue Ribbon 1.5. Recipient of the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon 1.6. Senior Third Rank(April 27, 1989; posthumous)
Foreign honour
1. Belgium: 1.1. The Commandeur de L'Ordre de la Couronne Award (1972) 2. Malaysia: 2.1. Honorary Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm(P.M.N.) (1979)
Professorships and Directorships
Konosuke Matsushita was honoured at Stanford University by endowing a Professorship in International Strategy and Management. The official name of the course is The Konosuke Matsushita Professorship in International Strategy and Management
Matsushita Leadership by John Paul Kotter, Simon & Schuster(1998)Matsushita Konosuke (1894-1989) His Life & His Legacy: A Collection of Essays in Honor of the Centenary of His Birthby Kōnosuke Matsushita, PHP Research Institute (1994)The Matsushita Perspective, A Business Philosophy Handbook, Published by PHP Institute, Inc. (1st ed., 1997).Jinsei mondō, dialogue with Daisaku Ikedapublished in Chinese (traditional), Chinese (simplified), Korean, and Japanese; Published by Ushio Shuppansha, Tōkyō (1st ed., 1975).Media related to Matsushita Konosuke at Wikimedia Commons Quotations related to Kōnosuke Matsushitaat Wikiquote 1. Matsushita Konosuke on IMDb 2. The Founder, Konosuke Matsushita
Learn about the founder of Panasonic and how he developed his business into a leading global corporation. The web page covers his early years, the beginnings of an electronics giant, the postwar period, and his dreams running unbounded.
Konosuke Matsushita, the unassuming visionary behind Panasonic, transformed adversity into opportunity, guiding his company through economic turmoil with unwavering principles and a steadfast commitment to his employees.
Panasonic founder Konosuke Matsushita was born on November 27, 1894 in Wasamura, a faming village that is now part of Wakayama City. His father was a small landowner and prominent member of the community, and Konosuke, the youngest of eight children, enjoyed a comfortable early childhood.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Konosuke Matsushita, the founder of Panasonic, from his birth in 1894 to his death in 1989. See his photos, milestones, and events in society during his 94-year path.