"Theory Z" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Theory Z}} Theory Z
  1. Any of various theories of human motivation built on Douglas McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y.
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  2. (business) A Japanese management style popularized in the 1980s by William Ouchi, focused on increasing employee loyalty by providing a job for life with a focus on the employee's well-being. Categories (topical): Business
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