Question

William Ouchi developed ________.

• A. theory x
• B. theory y
• C. theory z
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C theory z

Theory z is developed by William Ouchi. Theory Z is a hybird system which incorporates the strengths of American management and Japanese management systems.Theory Z is an integrated model of motivation. Theory Z suggests that large complex organisations are human systems and their effectiveness depends on the quality of humanism used. A type Z organisation has three major features—trust, subtlety and intimacy.