William Ouchi “Theory Z”

Question 1

Method

Answer 1

Observed a thriving Japanese economy in 1980’s and attributed much of the success to management styles and culture
Managing by consensus

Question 2

Conclusions

Answer 2

Employees should be viewed as investments and long term relationships should be prioritized

Question 3

Lasting Impact

Answer 3

Employees are slowly promoted with more lateral movement
Teamwork and training are emphasized.
Holistic view of employees
Creating less “specialized” employees/ managers

Question 4

Examples

Answer 4

HP

Question 5

Category

Answer 5

Modern