William Ouchi Believed That a Pure Type J Approach to Management

question 66

Multiple Choice

William Ouchi believed that a pure Type J approach to management would not work in the United States because it

• A) failed to encourage open communication.
• B) could lead to violations of U.S. antitrust laws.
• C) is based on the values and attitudes of Japanese culture.
• D) is too dependent on the assumptions of scientific management.

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ELL

English Language Learners; individuals who are learning the English language in addition to their native language.

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