Resonac's Maoka on Business Strategy for Chips Industry

The video discusses the current state of the global semiconductor market, highlighting a slowdown but predicting robust growth. It examines the impact of geopolitical tensions, particularly between the US and China, on business strategies and investment decisions. The video also addresses currency volatility, specifically the yen's impact on Japanese exports. Additionally, it explores cultural changes within Rosanna, a Japanese chemical company, and broader shifts in Japan's employment culture and economy.

What is the current trend in the global semiconductor market?

• Rapid growth

• Decline

• Stagnation

• Slowdown with future robust growth

How are geopolitical tensions affecting the semiconductor industry?

• They have no impact

• They create both risks and opportunities

• They only create opportunities

• They only create risks

What strategic change is being considered due to US-China tensions?

• Focusing solely on the US market

• Restructuring R&D and production capacities

• Reducing R&D investments

• Increasing exports to China

What is the impact of currency volatility on the business?

• It has no impact

• It leads to increased costs

• It only affects imports

• It generally has a positive impact on exports

What cultural shift is occurring in the Japanese chemical company?

• Focusing on cost-cutting measures

• Adopting a hierarchical structure

• Moving towards a more traditional mindset

• Becoming more entrepreneurial and innovative

What is changing in Japan's employment culture?

• There is a shift towards skill-oriented opportunities

• Risk-taking is discouraged

• New graduates are guaranteed jobs

• Lifetime employment is becoming more common

What is the potential benefit of the cultural shift in Japan's economy?

• Economic stagnation

• A more dynamic and opportunity-driven economy

• Increased unemployment

• Decreased foreign investment