Kyocera Group Management Roots

The Kyocera Group Management Rationale

"To provide opportunities for the material and intellectual growth of all our employees, and through our joint efforts, contribute to the advancement of society and humankind"

The Kyocera Group's management approach springs from the Management Rationale propounded by our founder, Kazuo Inamori.
Each employee keeps the essence of this statement in their mind as they continue to take on new challenges to provide new products and services while staying one step ahead in identifying the emerging needs of our customers and society.
Kyocera's growth and development have resulted from prolonged, tireless efforts that fostered employee fulfillment and meaningful contributions to society.

Our Code of Conduct the "Kyocera Philosophy"

As a guideline for achieving the Management Rationale, we share with all employees the Kyocera Philosophy, which encompasses the following:
●The regulations and agreements which constitute the company's standards.
●The attitude necessary for the company to achieve its goals and objectives.
●Create a wonderful corporate character.
●The right way to live and how we should behave as human beings.

Based on this philosophy, Kyocera Corporation has pursued the concept of Management by All, since its founding empowering diverse personnel to take the initiative to play active roles in the success of the company. Kyocera has also achieved steady growth through its unique Amoeba Management, system, which organizes the company into small units called "Amoeba" that operate with their own P&L accounting systems linked directly to their respective markets. Furthermore, Kyocera encourages all employees to be involved in all phases of decision-making, which allows them to experience greater fulfillment and achievement in their work and to build stronger teams with the goal of pursuing a better future for society. Developing workplaces where everyone can maximize their true potential, Kyocera tries its best to make sure that all employees shine in their own unique ways and benefit from the diverse experiences of others. This rich work environment provides the foundation for Kyocera's Management by All.

Two Systems to Achieve Our Management Rationale

The unique Amoeba Management System employed by the Kyocera Group organizes the company into small units called "Amoebas" that operate with their own P&L accounting systems directly linked to their respective markets.
The profitability of an Amoeba is calculated as the added value it creates. The Results are disclosed to Amoeba members transparently, so they can actually see in real time how their work is reflected in the company's results. The added value created contributes to the entire Kyocera Group based on the idea of "Doing Our Best for Our Colleagues," which is included in the Kyocera Philosophy. The source of our strength lies in our management structure, which seeks participation by all employees ("Management by All") and enhanced employee motivation. Meanwhile, the Kyocera Management and Accounting Principles are integral to management, playing a role akin to a compass. They consist of seven accounting principles developed by Kazuo Inamori to determine the true operational status of each amoeba and the amoeba's best strategic options at any moment.