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Theory Z

how American business can meet the Japanese challenge

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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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Publisher
Addison-Wesley
Language
English
Pages
283

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Cover of: Theory Z
Theory Z: How American Business Can Meet the Japanese Challenge
January 1993, Avon Books
in English
Cover of: Theory Z
Theory Z
July 28, 1983, Avon Books
in English
Cover of: Theory Z
Theory Z: how American business can meet the Japanese challenge
1982, Avon, Avon Books
in English
Cover of: Theory Z
Theory Z: how American business can meet the Japanese challenge
1981, Addison-Wesley
in English
Cover of: Theory Z
Theory Z: How American Business Can Meet the Japanese Challenge
April 1981, Addison-Wesley Pub (Sd)
in English
Cover of: Theory Z
Cover of: Theory Z
Theory Z: how American business can meet the Japanese challenge
1981, Avon Books
in English
Cover of: Theory Z
Cover of: Theory Z
Theory Z: how American business can meet the Japanese challenge.
Publish date unknown, Avon Books USA
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Edition Notes

Bibliography: p. 269-271.
Includes index.

Published in
Reading, Mass

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
658.3
Library of Congress
HD70.J3 O88

The Physical Object

Pagination
xii, 283 p. ;
Number of pages
283

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL4254695M
Internet Archive
theoryzhowameric00ouch
ISBN 10
0201055244
LCCN
81000008
OCLC/WorldCat
7204546
Library Thing
271641
Goodreads
3438989

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