Answer-William Ouchi’s Theory Z is often described as a hybrid model that attempts to integ...

William Ouchis Theory Z is a hybrid model that combines the consensual decision-making of Japanese organizations Type J with the individual accountability of American organizations Type A. While the group works together to reach a consensus, the ultimate responsibility for the outcome remains with a specific individual, balancing social cohesion with performance tracking.

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William Ouchi’s Theory Z is often described as a hybrid model that attempts to integrate the strengths of Japanese Type J organizations with American Type A organizations. Which of the following best describes how Theory Z handles the conflict between individual accountability and collective decision-making?

A It adopts the Type J model of entirely collective responsibility, where individuals are never singled out for failure, to maintain wa i.e harmony.

B It maintains the Type A preference for individual responsibility, but ensures that the decision-making process leading up to the outcome is consensual and participative.

C It utilizes explicit control mechanisms (formal rules and strict KPIs) to ensure that collective harmony does not result in a loss of individual productivity.

D It advocates for specialised career paths to ensure that individual expertise remains the primary driver of decision-making power.

E It rejects the concept of holistic concern for the employee in favor of a strictly transactional job-for-life contract to ensure loyalty.

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