Which of the Following Is True of William Ouchi's Theory

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of William Ouchi's Theory Z of human nature of workers?

• A)It states that people tend to dislike being members of a group and would much rather prefer individual tasks.
• B)It emphasizes the belief that people work most productively in stable groups.
• C)It is associated with management practices for short-term employment rather than long-term employment.
• D)It discourages the idea of investing on training of workers.

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