Theory Z Author:William G. Ouchi The Bestseller That's Shaking America's Business Community! — At a time when Japanese productivity is the higheat in the world, and productivity in the western nations is declining, there is clearly a great deal we can--and should--learn from Japan. In recent years, western counterparts, but since the cultures of East and West differ so v... more »astly, most western managers have simply assumed that Japanese techniques are not applicable to their situation. William G. Ouchi thinks differently, and in this revolutionary book he outlines exactly why, what, and how we can learn from Japanese business success.
William G. Ouchi, who coined the term "Theory Z," has spent years researching and examining major corporations in Japan. He has also worked with many Fortune 500 companies in the United States and has consulted with all of those who have adopted the Theory Z style of management. He is currently a Professor in the Graduate School of Management at the University of California, Los Angeles.« less