Theory Z
William Ouchi
What is Theory Z?
Theory Z management tends to promote stable employment, high productivity, and high employee morale and satisfaction.
Pros and Cons
Cons: Once the rewards stop flowing to the employees the level of performance will drop. Although a competitive environment produces more work output, it can also create conflict.
Examples of Theory Z in the workplace
Managers Perspective
management is usually content with its employees with the theory Z management method because it improves organizational performance for its employees, therefore increasing productivity for the business overall.
Employee Perspective
Employees are generally happy with this theory because theory Z management tends to give employees stable employment and they are trusted by their managers. Also, this theory assumes that workers will be participating in the decisions of the company to a great degree which will make the employees happy because they have a say towards what they are doing.