________ Blends Japanese and American Management Practices into a Hybrid

question 22

Multiple Choice

________ blends Japanese and American management practices into a hybrid approach which calls for long-term employment, collective decision making, and individual responsibility for the outcome of decisions.

• A) Theory A
• B) Theory X
• C) Theory Y
• D) Theory Z

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Definitions:

Canadian Society

A description of the social structures, norms, and cultural practices that define Canada, a country known for its multiculturalism and bilingualism.

Max Weber

A German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist whose ideas profoundly influenced social theory and social research.

Rationalization

The process of replacing traditions, values, and emotions as motivators for behavior in society with concepts founded on reason and practicality.

Iron Cage

Refers to Max Weber's metaphor describing the increased rationalization inherent in social life, particularly in Western capitalist societies, leading to individuals feeling trapped by systems of bureaucracy and rule-based administration.