Japanese Business Management

Japanese Business Management

Japanese Business Management

Most Japanese managers believe that their employees are so motivated by teamwork that they want to share in the responsibility for attaining group goals. Thus, Japanese workers seek opportunities to participate in the management process.

Like their employees, Japanese managers take a participatory approach. Participative Japanese leaders use a blend of both task-centered and people-centered approaches to lead subordinates.

Theory Z Management

Because of this participative philosophy, Japan is often used as an example of William Ouchi’s Theory Z Manager. Theory Z management includes the following Japanese management characteristics.