Theory Z
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CORE DEFINITION
A management theory proposed by William Ouchi, combining the strengths of Japanese and American management styles, emphasizing long-term employment, collective decision-making, slow promotion, and holistic concern for employees.
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
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A culturally integrated management model. Theory Z attempts to find a balance between efficiency and humanistic care, providing an important reference for cross-cultural management. In the context of globalization, understanding the management characteristics of different cultures is crucial.
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Ouchi compared American (Type A) and Japanese (Type J) management, proposing Type Z: long-term employment, collective decision-making, slow promotion, and holistic concern for employees, balancing efficiency and humanism. The core insight is that "culture is a manageable variable," and management can integrate the strengths of both East and West.
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