Sony Corporation (TYO: 6758, NYSE: SNE) (Sony Corporation), or Sony Corporation, referred to as Sony, with its corporate headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, is a world giant spanning the fields of digital, daily necessities, and entertainment. Its predecessor
It is "Tokyo Communications Industry Co., Ltd."
It was founded in May 1946 by Akio Morita, who is good at public relations, and Daiichi Ibuka, who has a background in technology research and development. The current management team consists of Howard Stringer, who has a background in media and entertainment, and Ryoharu Nakahachi, who has technology research and development experience.
***Same leader Mr. Ibuka, the late founder and chief consultant of Sony Corporation (1908-1997) The late Mr. Ibuka, founder of Sony Corporation, was born in 1908 and graduated from Waseda University School of Science and Engineering in 1933. As early as
When he was a student, he won the Outstanding Invention Award at the Paris International Exposition for his "dynamic neon light".
In May 1946, he and Mr. Akio Morita jointly founded Tokyo Communication Industry Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Tokyo Communication Industry", renamed Sony Corporation in 1958) with 190,000 yen, and served as the company's senior general manager and acting director.
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As a technician and entrepreneur who values ??creativity and uniqueness, he has dedicated his life to the development of his company.
An ideal factory that is free, open-minded, relaxed and happy. "We must give full play to the skills of diligent and conscientious technicians to build an ideal factory that is free, open-minded, relaxed and happy" - this is what Mr. Ibuka wrote in the "Declaration of Establishment" at the beginning of the company's establishment.
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Mr. Ibuka dedicated his strong curiosity, outstanding insight and persistent enthusiasm unique to outstanding technicians to the development of the electronics industry.
Many products representing Sony, such as Japan's first tape recorder, transistor radio, and "Trinitron" color television, all originated from Mr. Ibuka's dream, laying a solid foundation for Sony's success today.
Not sticking to existing technologies, independently researching and developing unprecedented products that "touch consumers' heartstrings" and creating new markets and needs are the driving force behind Sony's tremendous development over the past 50 years.
Cultivating a scientific mind Mr. Ibuka not only had a strong interest in the most advanced technology, but also devoted great enthusiasm to education. He paid special attention to science education in primary and secondary schools. Under his advocacy, in 1959, Sony Corporation opened its doors nationwide in Japan.
Science education courses were established for the first time in 28 primary schools. Later, in 1972, the company established the Sony Education Promotion Fund, which is responsible for carrying out public welfare activities in education.
In addition, Mr. Ibuka established the Early Childhood Development Association in 1969 and actively devoted himself to the research of early childhood education.
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to promoting national education, in 1992, Mr. Ibuka became the first entrepreneur in Japan to be awarded the Cultural Medal by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Ministry of Education).
As a researcher and technician, the visionary entrepreneur Mr. Ibuka has made great contributions to the research, development and commercialization of many electronic devices with his unique extraordinary knowledge, keen insight and outstanding originality.
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He is a pioneer in applying cutting-edge electronic technology to civilian products.
Not only that, he opened up a new direction for the development of Japan's electronics industry - from initially imitating and improving existing technologies to creating new technology business areas.
Due to his outstanding contributions, he was awarded the Blue Ribbon Medal (1960), the First-class Ruibao Ribbon (1978), the Rising Sun Grand Medal (1986), and the First-Class Honorary Order of Merit from the Japanese government.
Rising Sun Tung Blossom Grand Ribbon Medal (received in 1997, the highest honor a Japanese citizen can receive).
Mr. Akio Morita Late Founder and Honorary Chairman of Sony Corporation (1921 - 1999) Since Mr. Morita founded the company with company founder Dai Ibuka in 1946, Mr. Morita has been a leader in all areas of management of the company, including the creation of new products.
, marketing, overseas operations and human resources, etc.
Endless source of innovative thinking In 1958, Mr. Morita changed the company's name from "Tokyo Communications Industry Co., Ltd." to "Sony Corporation."
Mr. Morita regards the company's brand as his life and works diligently to "make Sony famous around the world." His efforts have finally made Sony's brand charm today a reality.
His global strategic vision enabled Sony to become the first Japanese company to issue ADRs (American Depository Receipts) in the United States, and Sony's shares were subsequently listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1970.
In 1966, Mr. Morita wrote a book called "Don't Care About School Grades," which emphasized that companies should focus on personal abilities rather than academic background.
This concept questioned Japan's traditional employment practices and aroused strong reactions in Japan.
New ideas stemming from Mr. Morita's boundless curiosity have enabled Sony to produce many well-known products.
Walkman came from his unprecedented idea - to listen to your favorite music anytime, anywhere, even outdoors.
This idea created a new market for stereo portable headphones designed for listening to music alone, and a new way of life was born.