Theory Z
how American business can meet the Japanese challenge
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Author
Publication
1981 - Addison-Wesley, Reading, Mass, Massachusetts
Language
English
Word Count
70,750 words, Guess
Page Count
283 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archivetheoryzhowameric00ouch
- Internet Archivetheoryzhowameri100ouch
- ISBN-100201055244
- ISBN-139780201055245
- LibraryThing271641
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- Goodreads3438989
- Library of Congress Control Number81000008
- OCLC Control Number7204546
- Open LibraryOL4254695M
Classifications
- DDC658.3
- LCCHD70.J3 O88
Description
William Ouchi came up with a perspective of organizational culture that premised on his observations of management practices in Japanese corporate and industrial culture. He labeled the Japanese model Theory Z. Theory Z describes a work environment that is characterized by trust, subtlety, and intimacy. Theory Z “suggests that involved workers are the key to increased productivity” (1981, p. 4). Trust, subtlety, and intimacy are central to such involvement. An atmosphere of distrust between workers and management inhibits productivity. He argues that a sense of trust must exist before people will make sacrifices that contribute to productivity.
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