Management Theories
Theory Z
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A management theory proposed by William Ouchi in 1981, synthesizing Japanese-style management practices for American companies: long-term employment, slower evaluation and promotion, and a holistic concern for the employee both on and off the job, alongside three modes of organizational control (market, bureaucratic and clan control).
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Core ClaimIncreasing employee loyalty to the company by providing a job for life with a strong focus on the well-being of the employee, both on and off the job, increases productivity and lowers employee turnover. 1 Cross-Tradition Connections
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Theory Z builds on, but does not restate, McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y.
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1. Wikipedia, Theory Z
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Theory Z is a name for various theories of human motivation built on Douglas McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y.
1. Wikipedia, Theory Z
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For Ouchi, Theory Z focused on increasing employee loyalty to the company by providing a job for life with a strong focus on the well-being of the employee, both on and off the job.
2. Wikipedia, William Ouchi
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Theory Z: How American Business Can Meet the Japanese Challenge (1981)
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