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2.4 LESSONS FROM JAPANESE MANAGEMENT

STYLE  THEORY Z

2.4.1 History of Theory Z

One recent perspective that has gained attention can best be termed the ‘Japanese management

approach’, since it focuses on aspects of management in Japan that may be appropriate for adoption

in the United States. The interest in Japanese management has arisen because of the recent admirable

success of Japanese companies, particularly in manufacturing such items as television, videocassette

recorders and computer printers.

On the basis of his research of both American and Japanese management approaches, management

expert ...