Dr. William Ouchi
What theory did William create?
Theory Z
From which Country was the Japanese Method created?
Japan
Where was this method created?
America
Is this theory more used than x and y?
Yes
What theory does Z relate more to? X or Y
Theory Y
Honolulu, Hawaii
At what pace are individuals promoted?
Slowly
At what pace are individuals promoted?
Very fast
_______ term employment (long, short or medium)
Long, but not lifetime.
Which Theory denotes a more positive view of human nature? Theory X or Y?
Theory Y
What does he currently do?
Professor at UCLA
What type of employees are first priority?
Seniors
__________ term Employement (long, short or medium)
Short
At what pace are employees evaluated?
Slow
Which theory had the least amount of conflicts?
Theory Z
What two methods did he use to create his theory?
The Japanese management approach, and the American method
How long can jobs last up until?
Lifetime
What are the advantages of this method?
Individuals who put in more effort are rewarded, and/or, people can have many different jobs
Name 3 characteristics of Theory Z..
Long term employment, Consensual decision making, Individual responsibility, Slow evaluation and promotion, Informal control with formalized measures, Moderately specialized career path, Holistic concern
Who created Theory X and Y? Around when?
Douglas McGregor in the 1950s
What was his first book titled?
Theory Z: "How American Management Can Meet the Japanese Challenge”
What are the disadvantages of this method? List any possible answers..
Difficult to find another job, people who contribute more are not awarded, and/or employees are expected to work at same pace
What are the disadvantages of this method?
Not much job security, not everyone has a say, people are evaluated very quickly and can be fired easily, and/or, short-term employment
What were the benefits of this theory did William claim?
The benefits of Theory Z, would be reduced employee turnover, increased commitment, improved morale and job satisfaction, and drastic increases in productivity.
What does Theory X and Y focus on?
The management and motivation from managers/organizations perspective
OR, both theories represent two sets of assumptions about human nature and human behaviour