The Theory Z Organization from a Power-Control Perspective
- 1 January 1983
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in California Management Review
- Vol. 25 (2) , 67-75
- https://doi.org/10.2307/41165006
Abstract
The attractiveness of the Theory Z organization is not due to any inherent improvement it offers in organizational effectiveness. Top management will be attracted to the Theory Z concept because it increases their control while giving the impression of lessening it.Keywords
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